The St. Louis Blues (16-16-4) host the Nashville Predators (11-17-7) after Dylan Holloway recorded a hat trick in the Blues' 4-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings. The contest on Friday starts at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here's a peek at which club we predict will emerge with the victory in Friday's action on the ice.
The Blues have gone 4-4-2 in the last 10 contests, putting up 24 total goals (three power-play goals on 19 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 15.8%). They have allowed 26 goals to their opponents.
Predators vs. Blues Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this game expects a final score of Blues 3, Predators 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Blues (+116)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Blues (+1.5)
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Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators have finished 2-7-9 in overtime contests as part of an overall record of 11-17-7.
- In the 14 games Nashville has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-4-7 record (good for 13 points).
- In the two games this season the Predators scored just one goal, they lost both times.
- Nashville has taken eight points from the 14 games this season when it scored two goals (1-7-6 record).
- The Predators have scored three or more goals in 14 games (10-3-1, 21 points).
- In the 12 games when Nashville has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it picked up 11 points after finishing 4-5-3.
- In the 15 games when it outshot its opponent, Nashville is 6-5-4 (16 points).
- The Predators' opponents have had more shots in 20 games. The Predators went 5-12-3 in those matchups (13 points).
Blues Splits and Trends
- The Blues (16-16-4 overall) have posted a record of 6-4-10 in games that have required OT this season.
- In the 18 games St. Louis has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 22 points.
- Across the 11 games this season the Blues finished with just one goal, they have earned four points.
- St. Louis has three points (1-6-1) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
- The Blues have scored at least three goals in 17 games, earning 29 points from those contests.
- This season, St. Louis has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 10 games and picked up nine points with a record of 4-5-1.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, St. Louis is 6-6-0 (12 points).
- The Blues have been outshot by opponents in 20 games, going 8-9-3 to record 19 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Predators Rank | Predators AVG | Blues AVG | Blues Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd | 2.4 | Goals Scored | 2.5 | 30th |
| 17th | 3.06 | Goals Allowed | 2.97 | 14th |
| 11th | 29.1 | Shots | 26.1 | 28th |
| 24th | 29.4 | Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 18th |
| 23rd | 18% | Power Play % | 15.19% | 28th |
| 1st | 87.38% | Penalty Kill % | 76.92% | 24th |
Predators vs. Blues Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, December 27, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri
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