Nashville Predators vs St. Louis Blues Pick – 3/23/2025

The Nashville Predators are set to face off against the St. Louis Blues on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 6:00 PM Eastern Time at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis. This Central Division showdown features two teams with contrasting recent performances, making it a compelling contest for hockey enthusiasts and bettors alike.

Nashville Predators vs St. Louis Blues Game Preview

The Predators enter this game with a 4-6-1 record over their last 11 games, placing them eighth in the Central Division. Their offensive struggles are evident, averaging 2.64 goals per game, ranking them 25th in the league. Despite generating a high volume of shots—34.1 per game, second in the NHL—their shooting percentage stands at a low 7.7%, tied for 30th. Defensively, Nashville allows 3.45 goals per game, tied for 24th, and maintains a strong penalty kill at 91.2%, second-best in the league.

On the other hand, the Blues have a 6-6-0 record in their last 12 games, positioning them fifth in the division. They average 2.67 goals per game (24th in the league) and allow 3.17 goals against (tied for 16th). Their power play efficiency is at 13.3%, ranking 28th, while their penalty kill stands at 76.5%, 20th in the NHL.

In their most recent encounter on March 18, 2025, the Blues secured a 4-1 victory over the Predators.

Betting Insights

As of now, the Blues are favored with a moneyline of -170, while the Predators are listed at +143. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.

Key betting trends to consider:

• The total has gone over in 13 of the last 16 meetings between these teams.
• The over is 4-0 in the last four meetings in St. Louis.
• The Predators are 4-1 in the last five meetings.
• The home team is 6-2 in the last eight meetings.

Nashville Predators vs St. Louis Blues Prediction

Considering the Blues' recent home performance and the Predators' offensive inconsistencies, the Blues are positioned to extend their winning streak. The over/under trends suggest a high-scoring game, with the total going over in 13 of the last 16 meetings between these teams.

Given these factors, the recommended bet is on the Blues to win outright on the moneyline. Additionally, considering the historical over trend in games between these two teams, betting the over on 5.5 goals is also a viable option.

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