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

Published 7:50 pm Wednesday, December 25, 2024

There are a variety of betting possibilities to consider for the upcoming game that has the Nashville Predators taking on the St. Louis Blues at 8:00 PM ET on Friday, December 27. To get you ready to place a wager or put together a parlay, take a look at our best bets and projections below.

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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 total of 5.5 goals 14 times.
  • A total of 16 of St. Louis’ games have finished with more than 5.5 goals this season.
  • The over/under for this game (5.5) is 0.6 more than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.4) and the Blues (2.5).
  • 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%).
  • When it has played with moneyline odds of -130 or shorter, Nashville is 6-10 (winning 37.5% of the time).
  • Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Predators’ implied win probability is 56.5%.

Blues Moneyline: +109

  • In St. Louis’ 31 games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has 14 wins.
  • The Blues have 12 wins in games when their moneyline odds are +109 or longer (in 27 such games).
  • St. Louis’ implied probability to win is 47.8% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
St. Louis 3, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders

  • With nine goals and 20 assists this season, Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s leading contributors (29 points).
  • Having scored 12 goals and adding 12 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is a top contributor for Nashville through 35 games.
  • With 24 points through 31 games (seven goals and 17 assists), Roman Josi has been an important part of Nashville’s offensive efforts this season.
  • Juuse Saros (8-14-6) has a 2.7 goals against average and a save percentage of .907 for Nashville.

Blues Points Leaders

  • Jordan Kyrou has recorded 14 goals (0.4 per game) and dished out 15 assists (0.4 per game), averaging 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’ 26 points this season, including six goals and 20 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for St. Louis.
  • Pavel Buchnevich has scored nine goals and contributed 14 assists for St. Louis, giving him a point total of 23.
  • Jordan Binnington has an .898 save percentage (38th in the league), with 634 total saves, while allowing 72 goals (2.9 goals against average). He has put up a 9-13-3 record between the posts for St. Louis this season.

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)
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  • Location: St. Louis, Missouri
  • Venue: Enterprise Center

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