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Predators vs Blues Prediction & Odds - 3/18/2025

Nashville Predators vs. St. Louis Blues prediction: who will win?

For tonight's Nashville Predators vs St. Louis Blues matchup, our predictive model gives the Blues a 50.33% chance of defeating the Preds.

St. Louis Blues: 50.33% win probability

Superior offensive output (202 goals scored vs Predators' 171)
Better overall record (33 wins vs Predators' 25)
Stronger recent momentum (WWLLW vs Predators' LLWWW)

Nashville Predators: 49.67% win probability

Struggling offense (171 goals scored, ranked 14th in Western Conference)
Poor points accumulation (58 points in 66 games, 14th in conference)
Defensive vulnerabilities (214 goals against, significantly higher than league average)

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Nashville Predators vs. St. Louis Blues odds

Here are the latest odds for this NHL matchup as the Nashville Predators host the St. Louis Blues at home on Tuesday, March 18.

	Nashville Predators	St. Louis Blues
Moneyline	-105 (via FanDuel Sportsbook)	-114 (via FanDuel Sportsbook)

Nashville Predators vs. St. Louis Blues preview

The Blues roll into Nashville's Bridgestone Arena riding high after putting up an impressive 12 goals in their last two outings, including a 7-goal explosion against Anaheim.

Jordan Kyrou's been lighting it up for St. Louis with 56 points on the season, while the Preds' Filip Forsberg continues to be their offensive catalyst with 59 points - though Nashville's recent scoring drought is a real concern after being shut out by LA.

While both teams have had their defensive struggles this year, the Blues' Jordan Binnington seems to have found his groove lately, which could spell trouble for a Predators squad that's managed just four goals in their last three games.

The season series has been tight, with St. Louis holding a slim 1-0 edge, but Nashville's shown they can be tough to beat at home, winning three of their last four at Bridgestone.

Special teams could be the difference-maker here - the Preds have been killing it on the power play at over 20%, while St. Louis has been surprisingly vulnerable on the penalty kill, ranking 29th in the league.

Keep an eye on Robert Thomas, who's quietly put together a solid campaign for the Blues with 38 assists, making him a constant threat to set up the suddenly hot St. Louis offense.

With both teams fighting for position in a tight Western Conference race, this matchup has all the makings of another classic Central Division slugfest.

The Blues' recent offensive surge against Nashville's home ice advantage sets up what should be an absolute barn-burner in Music City.

Key stats

1
St. Louis Blues sit 9th in Western Conference with 73 points while Predators trail in 14th with 58 points - a 15-point gap between the teams
2
Nashville enters with momentum on a 3-game win streak (LLWWW), while Blues show mixed results (WWLLW) in their last 5
3
Blues maintain a balanced offense/defense with 202 goals for and against, while Predators struggle with -43 goal differential (171 GF, 214 GA)
4
Despite lower standing, Nashville has played 2 fewer games (66) compared to St. Louis (68), giving them potential games in hand