Nashville Predators vs St Louis Blues: 3.5 goals per game fires up the Blues — our tips

Bridgestone Arena hosts an intriguing Central Division matchup on Sun, 18 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT as the Nashville Predators lock horns with the St Louis Blues. Both sides are looking to bounce back after tight losses on Friday, with Nashville falling 2–3 to the San Jose Sharks and St Louis edged out 4–5 by the Minnesota Wild. When reading our nhl predictions, the stats highlight two offensive units capable of lighting up the scoreboard, setting up a fast-paced battle in Tennessee.

Who takes the win at Bridgestone Arena?

The head-to-head market is dead even with both teams locked at 1.90. St Louis brings plenty of firepower into this clash, averaging 3.5 goals per game across their opening six fixtures with a dominant 53.2% Corsi rating. That offensive push jumps off the page, led by Mason McTavish with 4 goals and 3 assists alongside Connor McMichael's 6 points. While the Blues fell 4–5 to Minnesota last start, their scoring profile across their last five overall games averages 4 goals per contest.

Nashville sits on a 2-2-2 record and is coming off a 2–3 home defeat to San Jose. The Predators possess a sharp power play clicking at 27.27%, with Steven Stamkos putting up 3 goals and 4 assists. However, their 43.6% Corsi rating and an overall average of 3.6 goals conceded per game over their past five starts give the edge to the visitors. St Louis rates a real chance to claim two points on the road.

Puck Line angle

The line market lists the puck line at 1.5 goals, with Nashville getting the +1.5 start at 1.35 and St Louis at 3.00 for -1.5. Over their last five overall games, St Louis has notched an average winning margin of 3.5 goals in their victories, showing they can pull away when momentum turns. Nashville's recent defeats have mostly been tight, holding an average loss margin of 1.5 goals in their last five overall starts, but St Louis's overall advantage in shot creation gives them a big tick.

Total Goals breakdown

The total line sits at 5.5 goals. The numbers say goals should flow in this one. St Louis brings an overall last-five average of 4 goals scored and 3.4 conceded per match, combining for a hefty 7.4 total goals per game sample. Nashville's overall last five games average 3 goals scored and 3.6 against. With both sides coming off high-event outings on Friday, backing Over 5.5 goals gets a big tick.