Blues vs. Predators Prediction & Picks - March 27

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The St. Louis Blues (38-28-7, on a seven-game winning streak) go on the road against the Nashville Predators (27-36-8) at Bridgestone Arena. The contest on Thursday, March 27 starts at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here's our prediction for who will capture the victory in Thursday's matchup.

During the last 10 contests for the Predators, their offense has put up 23 goals while their defense has conceded 23 (they have a 5-4-1 record in those games). In 30 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with eight goals (26.7% success rate).

Blues vs. Predators Predictions for Thursday

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

  • Moneyline Pick: Blues (-136)
  • 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 38-28-7 record overall, with a 10-7-17 record in games that have required overtime.
  • St. Louis is 13-7-6 (32 points) in its 26 games decided by one goal.
  • Looking at the 13 times this season the Blues ended a game with just one goal, they have a 1-9-3 record, good for five points.
  • St. Louis has finished 4-11-2 in the 17 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering 10 points).
  • The Blues have scored more than two goals in 41 games (33-6-2, 68 points).
  • In the 27 games when St. Louis has recorded a single power-play goal, it registered 27 points after finishing 12-12-3.
  • In the 29 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, St. Louis is 17-12-0 (34 points).
  • The Blues' opponents have had more shots in 38 games. The Blues went 17-15-6 in those matchups (40 points).

Predators Splits and Trends

  • The Predators have a 4-8-12 record in overtime contests this season and a 27-36-8 overall record.
  • Nashville has earned 24 points (8-6-8) in its 22 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Predators scored just one goal in nine games and they lost every time.
  • Nashville has earned 14 points (4-11-6 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
  • The Predators have earned 47 points in their 31 games with three or more goals scored.
  • This season, Nashville has recorded a single power-play goal in 25 games has a record of 11-11-3 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 16-15-5 (37 points).
  • The Predators have been outshot by opponents 33 times this season, and earned 25 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Blues Rank Blues AVG Predators AVG Predators Rank
13th 3.01 Goals Scored 2.55 32nd
12th 2.85 Goals Allowed 3.23 23rd
28th 26.9 Shots 29.4 6th
12th 27.5 Shots Allowed 28.6 18th
17th 21.69% Power Play % 21% 20th
28th 73.1% Penalty Kill % 81.04% 9th

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