Blues vs. Predators Prediction & Picks - Oct. 17

The Nashville Predators (2-2-3) will try to halt a three-game losing streak when they take on the St. Louis Blues (3-3-1) at home on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which squad will secure the win in Saturday's hockey action.

Blues vs. Predators Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this game predicts a final tally of Predators 4, Blues 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Predators (-110)
• Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Blues (+1.5)

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Blues Splits and Trends

• The Blues are 3-3-1 overall and -1-1 in overtime matchups.
• In the one game this season the Blues recorded only one goal, they lost.
• St. Louis finished 0-1-1 in the two games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering one point).
• The Blues are 3-1-0 in the four games when they have scored more than two goals (to register six points).
• In the three games when St. Louis has capitalized with a single power-play goal, it went 1-2-0 to register two points.
• In the three games when it outshot its opponent, St. Louis is 2-1-0 (four points).
• The Blues have been outshot by opponents four times, and went 1-2-1 (three points).

Predators Splits and Trends

• The Predators have a -3-3 record in overtime matchups this season and a 2-2-3 overall record.
• In the two games Nashville has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up three points.
• This season the Predators scored only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
• Nashville has earned four points (1-1-2 record) this season when scoring two goals .
• The Predators have scored three or more goals two times, earning three points from those matchups (1-0-1).
• Nashville has scored a single power-play goal in three games this season and has recorded three points from those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent, Nashville is 0-1-1 (one point) this season.
• The Predators' opponents have had more shots in five games. The Predators finished 2-1-2 in those matchups (six points).

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Blues vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee

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