Nashville Predators vs St Louis Blues Prediction, Picks & Odds | 27 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Predators vs Blues

The Nashville Predators clash with the St Louis Blues at Enterprise Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Saturday, December 27.

We’re heading to the Moneyline and our prediction is for the Predators to triumph. The visitors have a strong chance of beating the Blues and the -102 makes lots of appeal.

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Nashville Predators have won their previous three games. A 3-2 (OT) triumph recently occurred on the road at Xcel Energy Center when playing Minnesota Wild. Roman Josi, Steven Stamkos and Ryan O'Reilly each scored one goal. Goalie Juuse Saros stopped 30 shots (.938).

St Louis Blues suffered a defeat in their last game. A 4-1 scoreline occurred on the road at Benchmark International Arena against Tampa Bay Lightning. Blues managed 24 shots and Justin Faulk recorded the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Predators have won the last two meetings against the Blues. They triumphed 7-2 at Bridgestone Arena and then 5-2 at Enterprise Center. It’s been six Predators wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Juuse Saros (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-11-3	2.9	.899	0
23/24	35-24-5	2.86	.906	3

Jordan Binnington (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	7-9-6	3.5	.870	0
23/24	28-21-5	2.84	.913	3

7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 3.3 goals from 29.0 shots on goal, with a 20.5% powerplay efficiency. The Predators have given up 2.8 goals from 31.0 shots, averaging 4.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.6%.

Ryan O'Reilly is the top points scorer with 13 points, 3 goals and 10 assists, with Steven Stamkos racking up 12 points, 8 goals and 4 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Juuse Saros have a 2.78 goal against average with a .912 save percentage.

The Blues have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.4 goals from 24.7 shots on goal, with a 10.0% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.1 goals from 28.7 shots, averaging 4.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.1%.

The top points scorer is Robert Thomas with 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, while Jake Neighbours is next in line after registering 7 points, 4 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Joel Hofer have a 2.23 GAA with a .925 SV%, including one shutout.

Nashville Predators vs St Louis Blues Prediction & Picks

Step into Nashville Predators vs St Louis Blues with confidence as we bring you our expert match prediction, projected scoreline, best player prop picks and a custom-built bet builder.

Game Prediction

For this NHL encounter, we are going to bet against the home team with our pick. One way of doing this is by siding with Nashville Predators and we really like the -102 about the visitors winning on the Moneyline.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our NHL handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key Predators vs Blues stats:

• Predators have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Predators have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Predators have won 3 consecutive games.
• Blues have lost 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• Blues have lost 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• Blues have lost their last 2 games against Predators.

Predators Moneyline Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 50.5% prospect of winning. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

There’s the opportunity to back Nashville at bigger odds on the Puck Line. The sportsbooks will create a series of lines and you can choose the one that makes the most appeal.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ryan O'Reilly Over 0.5 Assists +115

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators) has finished with at least one assist in 6 straight games. The odds for him on the Overs has lots of appeal, with bettors currently able to get odds of +115 for this happening.

Latest Ryan O'Reilly Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+290

First

+1800

Assists

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-154

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

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Correct Score Prediction

Predators 3 - 2 Blues

The Predators are available to back at +850 to secure a 3-2 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Predators

Blues

1-0

Predators

+4500

Blues

+4500

2-0

Predators

+4000

Blues

+4000

2-1

Predators

+1300

Blues

+1300

3-0

Predators

+2900

Blues

+2800

3-1

Predators

+1700

Blues

+1700

3-2

Predators

+850

Blues

+800

4-0

Predators

+4000

Blues

+3500

4-1

Predators

+1600

Blues

+1500

4-2

Predators

+1600

Blues

+1500

4-3

Predators

+1100

Blues

+1050

5-0

Predators

+7500

Blues

+6600

5-1

Predators

+2800

Blues

+2400

5-2

Predators

+1800

Blues

+1700

5-3

Predators

+2500

Blues

+2500

5-4

Predators

+2400

Blues

+2200

6-0

Predators

+11000

Blues

+10000

6-1

Predators

+6600

Blues

+6000

6-2

Predators

+3500

Blues

+3300

6-3

Predators

+3500

Blues

+3300

6-4

Predators

+5500

Blues

+5500

6-5

Predators

+6000

Blues

+5500

7-1

Predators

+11000

Blues

+10000

7-2

Predators

+10000

Blues

+8000

7-3

Predators

+7000

Blues

+6000

7-4

Predators

+8000

Blues

+7500

7-5

Predators

+12500

Blues

+12000

7-6

Predators

+14000

Blues

+13000

8-2

Predators

+14000

Blues

+14000

8-3

Predators

+14000

Blues

+14000

8-4

Predators

+14000

Blues

+13000

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Nashville Predators vs St Louis Blues Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

There are betting odds of -118 that St Louis Blues land victory, with Nashville Predators alternatively at -102. The hosts have a 54% chance of victory in the eyes of the leading sportsbooks.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 5.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re wanting to back Over 5.5, the odds are -115.

The good news is that you can access hundreds of team props and game lines for every National Hockey League matchup. The best sportsbooks have a huge range of pre-game and in-game betting options.

Moneyline

Predators

-102

Blues

-118

3-Way Moneyline

Predators

+155

Tie

+320

Blues

+138

Puck Line

Predators +1.5

-263

Blues -1.5

+210

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-105

Over 5.5

-115

Favorite Filip Forsberg is now available at +1000 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Player Goals

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

First

+165

Anytime

+1000

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

First

+230

Anytime

+1300

Robert Thomas (Blues)

First

+260

Anytime

+1600

Jake Neighbours (Blues)

First

+280

Anytime

+1700

Pavel Buchnevich (Blues)

First

+290

Anytime

+1600

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

First

+290

Anytime

+1800

Luke Evangelista (Predators)

First

+310

Anytime

+2000

Michael Bunting (Predators)

First

+350

Anytime

+2000

Jonatan Berggren (Blues)

First

+360

Anytime

+1900

Brayden Schenn (Blues)

First

+380

Anytime

+2000

Pius Suter (Blues)

First

+390

Anytime

+2000

Dalibor Dvorsky (Blues)

First

+390

Anytime

+2000

Matthew Wood (Predators)

First

+425

Anytime

+2200

Erik Haula (Predators)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Roman Josi (Predators)

First

+500

Anytime

+3000

Robby Fabbri (Blues)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Mathieu Joseph (Blues)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Justin Faulk (Blues)

First

+575

Anytime

+3000

Oskar Sundqvist (Blues)

First

+575

Anytime

+3000

Alexey Toropchenko (Blues)

First

+600

Anytime

+3000

Cam Fowler (Blues)

First

+650

Anytime

+3000

Fedor Svechkov (Predators)

First

+750

Anytime

+3300

Tyson Jost (Predators)

First

+850

Anytime

+4000

Brady Skjei (Predators)

First

+850

Anytime

+4000

Reid Schaefer (Predators)

First

+850

Anytime

+4000

Colton Parayko (Blues)

First

+875

Anytime

+4000

Nick Blankenburg (Predators)

First

+875

Anytime

+4000

Michael McCarron (Predators)

First

+900

Anytime

+4000

Cole Smith (Predators)

First

+950

Anytime

+4000

Philip Broberg (Blues)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Player Assists

Robert Thomas (Blues)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-141

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-154

Roman Josi (Predators)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-154

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-175

Pavel Buchnevich (Blues)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-200

Luke Evangelista (Predators)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-233

Justin Faulk (Blues)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-250

Jake Neighbours (Blues)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-250

Cam Fowler (Blues)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-278

Brayden Schenn (Blues)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-345

Erik Haula (Predators)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-400

Michael Bunting (Predators)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-455

Pius Suter (Blues)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-455

Dalibor Dvorsky (Blues)

Over 0.5

+325

Under 0.5

-500

Player Shots

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

Over 2.5

-164

Under 2.5

+125

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-161

Roman Josi (Predators)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-141

Robert Thomas (Blues)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-105

Jake Neighbours (Blues)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-141

Pavel Buchnevich (Blues)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

+110

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

Luke Evangelista (Predators)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Michael Bunting (Predators)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-100

Pius Suter (Blues)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-145

Dalibor Dvorsky (Blues)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-141

Justin Faulk (Blues)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-105

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Nashville Predators Stats

St Louis Blues Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have not covered the -1.5 puck line in any of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.00 pts and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.20 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.40 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.10 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 29
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 9.6
• Blocks: 12.7
• Faceoff Wins : 30.9
• Hits: 17.7
• Giveaways: 14
• Takeaways: 4.8

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 27.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.9
• Blocks: 13.2
• Faceoff Wins : 34.3
• Hits: 18.9
• Giveaways: 14.2
• Takeaways: 4.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 24.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.2
• Blocks: 12
• Faceoff Wins : 28.1
• Hits: 23.8
• Giveaways: 13.2
• Takeaways: 3.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 23.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 8.4
• Blocks: 14.4
• Faceoff Wins : 26.3
• Hits: 21.1
• Giveaways: 14.4
• Takeaways: 3.9

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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