How to Pick the Predators vs. Blues Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 27

Published 7:33 pm Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Looking to place some wagers on the upcoming game (Friday at 8:00 PM ET) between the Nashville Predators and the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center? Below, we provide our best bets, along with our picks and projections for this matchup.

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Predators vs. Blues Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Push (model projecting 5.5 goals)

  • This season, Nashville and its opponent have combined to outscore Friday’s over/under of 5.5 goals 14 times.
  • This season, 16 of St. Louis’ games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
  • These two teams combine for 4.9 goals per game, 0.5999999999999996 less than the over/under set for this contest.
  • This game’s total is 0.5 less than the 6.0 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -130

  • The Predators have been victorious in nine of their 21 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (42.9%).
  • Nashville is 6-10 (winning only 37.5% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -130 or shorter.
  • The Predators’ implied moneyline win probability is 56.5% in this game.

Blues Moneyline: +109

  • In 31 games as an underdog on the moneyline, St. Louis has pulled off the upset 14 times.
  • The Blues have 12 wins in games when their odds are +109 or longer on the moneyline (in 27 opportunities).
  • St. Louis’ moneyline gives it an implied probability of 47.8% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
St. Louis 3, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders

  • One of Nashville’s top offensive options this season is Filip Forsberg, who has put up 29 points in 35 games.
  • With 12 goals and 12 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is one of the most important offensive options for Nashville with his 24 points (0.7 per game).
  • On 89 shots (for seven goals) and 17 assists, Roman Josi has recorded 24 points this season.
  • In the 28 games Juuse Saros has played this season, his save percentage is .907, 24th in the league.

Blues Points Leaders

  • Jordan Kyrou has totaled 14 goals (0.4 per game) and collected 15 assists (0.4 per game), taking 2.8 shots per game and shooting 14%. That makes him among the leaders for St. Louis with 29 total points (0.8 per game).
  • Robert Thomas is a top scorer for St. Louis, with 26 total points this season. He has scored six goals and provided 20 assists in 24 games.
  • Pavel Buchnevich has nine goals and 14 assists for Nashville.
  • Jordan Binnington’s record stands at 9-13-3 on the season, allowing 72 goals (2.9 goals against average) and amassing 634 saves with an .898 save percentage (38th in the league).

Predators’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
12/19/2024 Penguins L 5-4 Home -158
12/21/2024 Kings W 3-2 Home -112
12/23/2024 Hurricanes W 5-2 Home +105
12/27/2024 Blues Away -130
12/30/2024 Jets Away
12/31/2024 Wild Away
1/3/2025 Canucks Away

Blues’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
12/19/2024 Lightning L 3-1 Away +184
12/20/2024 Panthers L 2-1 Away +247
12/23/2024 Red Wings W 4-0 Away -107
12/27/2024 Predators Home +109
12/29/2024 Sabres Home
12/31/2024 Blackhawks Away
1/3/2025 Senators Home

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Nashville vs. St. Louis Game Info

  • Date: Friday, December 27, 2024
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Location: St. Louis, Missouri
  • Venue: Enterprise Center

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