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St. Louis Blues vs Nashville Predators Picks and Predictions – Monday February 2, 2026
St. Louis heads to Bridgestone Arena to face Nashville on Monday night at 8:00 PM on ESPN+. This is a matchup between two teams living in the middle of the West, but they’re trending in different directions. Nashville has been steadier, while St. Louis has had to grind for offense and absorb more game-state swings.
The market is pricing Nashville like the better team and the better spot. The Predators are -151 at home, with the Blues coming back at +128. The total is 5.5, and with both teams riding Overs recently, this line is basically asking whether Monday’s game stays structured or turns into special teams and late-game chaos.
St. Louis Blues vs Nashville Predators Odds
These are the current betting lines, and bettors should keep tracking updated NHL odds as goalie confirmation and late lineup news can move both the puck line and the 5.5.
| Team | Moneyline | Puck Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Blues | +128 | +1.5 (-210) | 5.5 (O -124 / U +102) |
| Nashville Predators | -151 | -1.5 (+180) | 5.5 (O -124 / U +102) |
St. Louis Blues Betting Form
St. Louis just gave up five to Columbus in a 5-3 loss, and the bigger betting issue is that they’re asking their offense to win games through spurts instead of sustained pressure. They can score, but they don’t always control the flow well enough to protect leads or survive long defensive-zone stretches.
The physical profile is real, and it shows up in their hitting numbers. That can help in this building, where Nashville wants to play heavy and win battles below the dots. But the Blues are thin in key spots, and when the lineup is missing top-end structure pieces, it often shows up in penalties taken and coverage breakdowns late in periods.
For a clean snapshot of recent results and performance, use the St. Louis Blues stats and results page. Availability matters here with multiple names out and one key forward questionable: St. Louis Blues injury report.
Nashville Predators Betting Form
Nashville’s 4-3 win over the Islanders fits their current profile. They’re getting enough offense from the top of the lineup, and their special teams are giving them a stable edge in tight games. When Nashville is priced as a home favorite in this range, you’re usually betting on them to win the special teams battle and tilt faceoffs enough to dictate possession.
The Predators also have depth that travels well through a 60-minute game. That matters against a Blues team that can bring early energy but doesn’t always maintain it across four lines when chasing. If Nashville gets the lead, they can play the game at a comfortable pace and force St. Louis into lower-quality looks.
You can track home results and form on the Nashville Predators schedule and stats page. Keep an eye on the blue line status before puck drop: Nashville Predators injury report.
St. Louis Blues vs Nashville Predators Matchup Breakdown
At 5v5, the matchup leans Nashville because they’re better equipped to win the puck-possession game. The Predators’ faceoff edge is meaningful here, especially if St. Louis is chasing the puck after draws and spending shifts defending instead of creating. That also feeds directly into the total, because extended defending usually means penalties or tired coverage.
Special teams are the biggest separator. Nashville’s power play is productive, and St. Louis can’t afford a sloppy penalty profile. If the Blues take two or three avoidable minors, Nashville can win this game without dominating at even strength. On the flip side, St. Louis can stay live if they keep the whistle quiet and force Nashville to beat them 5v5.
The goalie edge is the other hinge, and it’s not confirmed in what you provided. If Nashville gets Juuse Saros and St. Louis counters with anything less than their best option, the favorite case gets stronger fast. If the Blues get the better goaltending performance, that’s how an underdog with limited 5v5 control can still steal it.
For bettors trying to price the puck line versus the moneyline in games like this, the NHL betting guide is a solid framework, especially when the total is sitting at a key number like 5.5.
St. Louis Blues vs Nashville Predators Predictions and Best Bets
My lean is Nashville moneyline. The Predators are the more stable team in this matchup, they’re at home, and their special teams plus faceoff profile gives them a cleaner path to control the game.
The total is where it gets interesting. Both teams have been trending Over, but this number is still 5.5, and Nashville can win this 3-2 if they get the lead and clamp down. St. Louis also has a clear incentive to keep this structured because playing open ice against a home favorite usually gets you buried by one bad five-minute stretch.
If you want an underdog angle, St. Louis +1.5 is the safer way to express it, because their physical play can keep the margin tight even if they’re losing territory. But if I’m picking a side to win, Nashville is the one with fewer ways to lose.
Best Bet: Nashville Predators moneyline (-151)
NHL Picks and Handicappers on ScoresAndStats
If you’re betting the full slate, start with the NHL picks page to compare sides and totals across the board and see which favorites are being priced aggressively versus which dogs are drawing support.
For longer-term ROI tracking, the best handicappers page and the leaderboard are the quickest way to see who’s consistently beating the market across volume. If you want to tail verified cards, you can also buy picks and then cross-check matchup context in the NHL previews hub. If you’re thinking bigger picture as the season builds toward the stretch run, the Stanley Cup betting guide is a useful reference for timing and price discipline on futures.
