The St. Louis Blues, fueled by Ryan O’Reilly and Vladimir Tarasenko, are ready to take the ice against Ryan Johansen, Roman Josi, and the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena in a divisional showdown. NBC will showcase the matchup, and the puck drops at 0:30 ET on Sunday, February 10.
St. Louis Blues vs. Nashville Predators Odds
Oddsmakers have not yet posted moneyline or Over/Under odds for this matchup.
Nashville is 33-24 straight up (SU) and has earned 2.8 units for bettors taking the moneyline this year. Of its 57 regular season contests, 28 have gone under the total, while 25 have gone over and just three have pushed. The team’s 18-10 SU at home this year.
The Predators have converted on just 13.8 percent of their power play opportunities this year, a mark that places them in the bottom- overall among NHL teams. On the other hand, their penalty kill is ranked 11th overall, and they’ve successfully killed off 81.7 percent of all penalties.
Averaging 24.9 saves per game with a .914 save percentage, Pekka Rinne (20 wins, 19 losses, and four OT losses) has been the most dependable goalkeeper for Nashville this season. Rinne did just play yesterday, however, so the team could choose to give him a rest and turn to Juuse Saros instead (14-9-9 record, .917 save percentage, 2.47 goals against average).
St. Louis has lost 2.8 units for bettors taking the moneyline thus far and is currently 26-27 straight up (SU). Through 53 regular season contests, 27 of its games have gone under the total, while 22 have gone over and just three have pushed. As the visiting team, the Blues are 13-12 SU so far.
The Blues have converted on 18.4 percent of their power play chances this season, a mark that’s right around league average. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked 23rd overall and it’s successfully killed off 78.8 percent of all opponent power plays.
Jake Allen (24.0 saves per game) has been the primary option in goal for St. Louis. Allen has 15 wins, 21 losses, and four overtime losses to his credit, while registering a .897 save percentage and 3.04 goals against average this year.
St. Louis Blues at Nashville Predators Betting Predictions
Pick: SU Winner – Blues, O/U – Over
Betting Notes
- The under has hit in four of Nashville’s last five games.
- Four of St. Louis’ last ten games have been decided by two goals or more. The team is 3-1 in those games.
- St. Louis skaters created 23.1 hits per game last season, while the Predators forced 21.0 hits per contest.
