Predators vs. Blues Prediction & Picks - Dec. 11

The Nashville Predators (11-14-4), coming off a 4-3 shootout win over the Colorado Avalanche, host the St. Louis Blues (11-13-7) at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blues were defeated by the Boston Bruins 5-2 in their most recent game.

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Before this matchup, here's who we project to take home the victory in Thursday's hockey action.

Over the last 10 games, the Blues are 5-4-1. They have scored 22 goals, while their opponents have scored 26. They have gone on the power play 28 times during that span, and have capitalized with three goals (10.7% of opportunities).

Predators vs. Blues Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final result of Predators 4, Blues 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Predators (-124)
  • Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Blues (+1.5)

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Predators Splits and Trends

  • The Predators have an 11-14-4 record overall, with a 4-4-8 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
  • In the 11 games Nashville has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 5-2-4 record (good for 14 points).
  • In the three games this season the Predators scored just one goal, they lost every time.
  • Nashville has taken 11 points from the 11 games this season when it scored two goals (4-4-3 record).
  • The Predators have scored three or more goals in 13 games (7-5-1, 15 points).
  • In the 11 games when Nashville has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 4-6-1 to register nine points.
  • When it has outshot opponents, Nashville is 3-6-1 (seven points).
  • The Predators have been outshot by opponents 18 times, and went 7-8-3 (17 points).

Blues Splits and Trends

  • The Blues have earned a record of -7-7 in overtime matchups as part of an overall mark of 11-13-7.
  • In the 14 games St. Louis has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 19 points.
  • Across the five games this season the Blues finished with just one goal, they have earned three points.
  • When St. Louis has scored two goals this season, they've earned seven points (2-5-3 record).
  • The Blues have scored three or more goals in 15 games, earning 19 points from those contests.
  • St. Louis has scored a single power-play goal in 12 games this season and has registered 15 points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, St. Louis is 4-7-2 (10 points).
  • The Blues have been outshot by opponents 17 times this season, and earned 18 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Predators Rank Predators AVG Blues AVG Blues Rank
28th 2.62 Goals Scored 2.55 30th
30th 3.55 Goals Allowed 3.45 27th
18th 27.6 Shots 25.3 29th
18th 28.3 Shots Allowed 27.8 15th
23rd 16.48% Power Play % 19.75% 14th
17th 80.85% Penalty Kill % 77.92% 25th

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