Blues vs. Predators Prediction & Picks - March 23

Discover NHL Winter Classic - St Louis Blues v Chicago Blackhawks

Photo: Getty Images

The St. Louis Blues (36-28-7) host the Nashville Predators (26-35-8) at Enterprise Center on Sunday, March 23 at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blues have won six in a row at home.

Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.

As hockey action continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which club we project to pick up the victory in Sunday's game.

The Predators have a 5-4-1 record in their past 10 contests. They have scored 25 total goals (six power-play goals on 24 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 25.0%) while giving up 26 goals to their opponents.

Blues vs. Predators Predictions for Sunday

Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final score of Blues 4, Predators 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Blues (-183)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Blues (-1.5)

Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.

Blues Splits and Trends

  • The Blues have gone 10-7-17 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall record of 36-28-7.
  • In the 26 games St. Louis has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 13-7-6 record (good for 32 points).
  • In the 13 games this season the Blues recorded only one goal, they went 1-9-3 (five points).
  • St. Louis has scored exactly two goals in 17 games this season (4-11-2 record, 10 points).
  • The Blues are 31-6-2 in the 39 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 64 points).
  • In the 25 games when St. Louis has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 10-12-3 to record 23 points.
  • When it has outshot its opponent, St. Louis is 16-12-0 (32 points).
  • The Blues' opponents have had more shots in 37 games. The Blues finished 16-15-6 in those contests (38 points).

Predators Splits and Trends

  • The Predators have a record of 26-35-8 this season and are 4-8-12 in overtime contests.
  • In the 22 games Nashville has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 24 points.
  • This season the Predators registered only one goal in eight games and they lost every time.
  • Nashville has earned 14 points (4-11-6 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
  • The Predators have scored at least three goals in 30 games, earning 45 points from those contests.
  • This season, Nashville has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 23 games and registered 23 points with a record of 10-10-3.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Nashville has posted a record of 16-14-5 (37 points).
  • The Predators have been outshot by opponents 32 times this season, and earned 23 points in those games.

Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today and see your team live.

Team Stats Comparison

Blues Rank Blues AVG Predators AVG Predators Rank
16th 2.96 Goals Scored 2.57 32nd
14th 2.9 Goals Allowed 3.25 25th
28th 26.9 Shots 29.6 6th
11th 27.4 Shots Allowed 28.7 19th
19th 21.12% Power Play % 20.83% 20th
29th 72.56% Penalty Kill % 81.55% 9th

Blues vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel

Sign up for ESPN+ to watch the Blues square off against Predators.