St. Louis Blues @ Nashville Predators - March 18, 2025

Tonight, Bridgestone Arena is set to host an intriguing matchup between the St. Louis Blues and the Nashville Predators. As a seasoned bettor, I can’t help but feel a tingle of excitement when I look at the odds and stats surrounding this game. The Blues opened as slight favorites at -105 on the moneyline, which gives us some interesting angles to explore.

Let’s start with what we know about both teams. The Blues come into this game with a record of 33-28-7, showing they have some fight left in them as they push for playoff positioning. Their recent form has been impressive, going 9-3 against the spread in their last 12 games and winning 8 of their last 11 contests outright. They’re coming off a commanding 7-2 victory over the Ducks—talk about confidence boosting! With four of their last five games going OVER the total, it seems they’re finding their offensive rhythm.

On the other hand, we have the Predators struggling at 25-33-8. They recently suffered a tough loss against the Kings where they failed to score even once—a stark contrast to St. Louis’ recent offensive explosion. Nashville’s numbers tell a story of inconsistency; they average just over 2.5 goals per game with a shooting percentage hovering around 9%. Their penalty kill sits at a respectable 81%, but given that St. Louis boasts a power play percentage above 21%, it could be trouble for Nashville if they find themselves in penalty situations tonight.

Statistically speaking, both teams are relatively close defensively; however, St. Louis edges out slightly with an impressive save percentage of 89.3% compared to Nashville’s 88.7%. This small margin could be significant when you consider how critical goaltending becomes in tight matchups like these.

Now let’s talk strategy: my gut tells me that tonight will favor St. Louis decisively—not only do I expect them to win outright, but I also believe they’ll cover the spread comfortably given their current form and Nashville’s struggles on offense. If you’re betting on spreads, remember that if an underdog wins outright (which isn’t likely here), they’d still cover—but I’m banking on St. Louis taking care of business.

As for totals? Given Nashville’s lackluster scoring ability and St. Louis’ defensive edge coupled with recent trends pointing towards UNDERs for Nashville (4 of their last five games), I’m leaning towards taking UNDER tonight as well.

In summary, my prediction is straightforward: St. Louis takes down Nashville convincingly while covering the spread—and don’t expect fireworks on total goals scored; keep your bets conservative there too! It’s always wise to trust your instincts and data—especially when you’ve got years in this game under your belt like I do! Good luck out there!