Prediction: Nashville Predators VS St Louis Blues 2025-12-15

St. Louis Blues vs. Nashville Predators: A Tale of Two Sieves

Ladies and gentlemen, prepare for a game where both teams’ defenses might as well be made of Swiss cheese. The St. Louis Blues (-126) and Nashville Predators (+105) are set to clash in a rematch that’s less “hockey” and more “goal-a-thon.” Let’s break this down with the precision of a Zamboni and the humor of a penguin in a blazer.

Parsing the Odds: The Math of Mayhem
The Blues are favorites, but their -126 line implies a 55.7% chance to win. For context, that’s about the same odds as betting your coffee won’t spill before you take your first sip. Nashville’s +105 line gives them a 49.5% implied probability, which is slightly more optimistic than your chances of finding a parking spot at an NHL arena on a Monday night.

The over/under is 5.5 goals, and with both teams averaging 5.3 goals per game (combined), this is a recipe for a goal-fest. The Blues rank 32nd in defense (3.5 GAA), while the Predators are 27th. Together, they’re the NHL’s version of a broken dam—water (read: pucks) is getting through everywhere.

Injury Reports: A Roster Thinner Than a Dollar Store Hockey Stick
The Blues are playing with one hand tied behind their back (or should we say, one line tied behind their net). They’ve got seven players out, including key contributors like Jordan Kyrou and Nathan Walker. It’s like building a house with a toolbox full of hammers and no nails.

The Predators aren’t exactly rolling out a fully stocked buffet either. They’re missing Justin Barron and Ozzy Wiesblatt, but their core remains intact. However, Jonathan Marchessault is a ghost at even strength (3 even-strength goals in 26 games). If he’s not scoring, he might need to start a side hustle—maybe “Stamkos’ Second Act: Professional Goal Scoring Consultant.”

Key Players & News: The Good, the Bad, and the “Why So Serious?”
- Steven Stamkos had a banner night against the Blues in their first meeting (4 goals), but his 8 goals in 30 games since? Not so much. He’s like a one-hit wonder in a world that’s moved on to TikTok dances.
- Jordan Binnington (Blues’ goalie) allowed 6 goals in 2 periods against Nashville earlier this month. If goalies had a “worst date ever” award, he’d be a finalist. Backup Joel Hofer, meanwhile, has been a revelation recently—think of him as the “Plan B” that’s actually better than Plan A.
- Ryan O’Reilly (Predators) leads Nashville in points, but can he carry a team that’s as leaky as a sieve? Only time will tell—or maybe only a mathematician with a calculator and a stiff drink.

The Humor: Because Hockey Needs Laughs
- The Blues’ defense is so porous, they’d let a Zamboni score a hat trick. Their -34 goal differential isn’t a stat—it’s a cry for help.
- Stamkos’ four-goal game was a masterclass, but his 8 goals in 30 games since? That’s like showing up to a buffet and only ordering water.
- The Predators’ power-play prowess (4 goals) is their bread and butter, but their even-strength play is about as effective as a screen door on a submarine.

Prediction: The Final Whistle
This game is a pick’em in all but name. The Blues have momentum from their Chicago win and a refreshed approach under coach Jim Montgomery, but their injury list is longer than a Netflix queue. The Predators have the tools to pull off an upset, especially if Stamkos decides to “retire” from being a one-game wonder.

Final Verdict: Take the Over 5.5 goals at 1.8 odds. With both teams combining for 5.3 goals per game and defenses that play like they’re on vacation, this is a surefire bet for a high-scoring thriller. As for the moneyline? Blues in 4-3—because math says so, and math never lies… unless it’s calculating the cost of a Predators’ loss.

Go ahead, take the Over. And maybe bring a sweater—this game will have you sweating bullets as pucks fly everywhere. 🏒😄

Created: Dec. 15, 2025, 8:19 a.m. GMT

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