The St. Louis Blues (16-16-4) host the Nashville Predators (11-17-7) after Dylan Holloway recorded a hat trick in the Blues' 4-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings. The outing on Friday begins at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Here is our prediction for who will capture the win in Friday's matchup.

In the last 10 contests, the Blues have a record of 4-4-2. They have totaled 24 goals, while their opponents have scored 26. They have gone on the power play 19 times during that span, and have capitalized with three goals (15.8% of opportunities).

Predators vs. Blues Predictions for Friday

Our computer model for this game calls for a final score of Blues 3, Predators 2.

Moneyline Pick: Blues (+109)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Blues (+1.5)

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Predators Splits and Trends

The Predators have gone 2-7-9 in overtime games to contribute to an overall record of 11-17-7.
In the 14 games Nashville has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-4-7 record (good for 13 points).
In the two games this season the Predators scored only one goal, they lost both times.
Nashville has scored two goals in 14 games this season (1-7-6 record, eight points).
The Predators are 10-3-1 in the 14 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 21 points).
In the 12 games when Nashville has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 4-5-3 record (11 points).
In the 15 games when it outshot its opponent, Nashville is 6-5-4 (16 points).
The Predators' opponents have had more shots in 20 games. The Predators went 5-12-3 in those matchups (13 points).

Blues Splits and Trends

The Blues have a 16-16-4 record this season and are 6-4-10 in games that have needed overtime.
In the 18 games St. Louis has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 22 points.
In 11 games this season when the Blues finished a game with only one goal, they earned a total of four points (1-8-2).
St. Louis has earned three points (1-6-1 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
The Blues have earned 29 points in their 17 games with three or more goals scored.
This season, St. Louis has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 10 games and registered nine points with a record of 4-5-1.
When outshooting its opponent this season, St. Louis is 6-6-0 (12 points).
The Blues have been outshot by opponents in 20 games, going 8-9-3 to register 19 points.

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