Blues vs. Predators Prediction & Picks - March 18

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The Nashville Predators (25-33-8) will attempt to continue a three-game home win streak when they take on the St. Louis Blues (33-28-7) on Tuesday, March 18 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this showdown with a look at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Tuesday's contest.

During the last 10 contests for the Predators, their offense has put up 25 goals while their defense has allowed 28 (they have a 5-4-1 record in those games). In 25 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with five goals (20.0% conversion rate).

Blues vs. Predators Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this game calls for a final result of Blues 4, Predators 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Blues (-117)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Predators (+1.5)

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Blues Splits and Trends

  • The Blues have a 33-28-7 record overall, with a 9-7-16 record in contests that have required overtime.
  • St. Louis has 30 points (12-7-6) in the 25 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the 13 games this season the Blues recorded only one goal, they went 1-9-3 (five points).
  • St. Louis has scored a pair of goals in 17 games this season (4-11-2 record, 10 points).
  • The Blues are 28-6-2 in the 36 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 58 points).
  • In the 24 games when St. Louis has recorded a lone power-play goal, it registered 21 points after finishing 9-12-3.
  • In the 27 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, St. Louis is 15-12-0 (30 points).
  • The Blues' opponents have had more shots in 35 games. The Blues went 14-15-6 in those matchups (34 points).

Predators Splits and Trends

  • The Predators have a 4-8-12 record in overtime games this season and a 25-33-8 overall record.
  • Nashville has earned 24 points (8-6-8) in its 22 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Predators registered just one goal in six games and they lost every time.
  • When Nashville has scored two goals this season, they've earned 14 points (4-11-6 record).
  • The Predators have scored three or more goals in 29 games, earning 43 points from those contests.
  • Nashville has scored a lone power-play goal in 21 games this season and has registered 21 points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 15-13-5 (35 points).
  • The Predators' opponents have had more shots in 32 games. The Predators went 10-19-3 in those contests (23 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Blues Rank Blues AVG Predators AVG Predators Rank
18th 2.91 Goals Scored 2.58 31st
17th 2.96 Goals Allowed 3.24 25th
28th 27 Shots 29.6 5th
12th 27.6 Shots Allowed 28.8 21st
18th 21.43% Power Play % 20.54% 21st
29th 72.05% Penalty Kill % 81.73% 8th

Blues vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel

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