Predators vs. Blues: Prediction, Odds, and Picks for Feb. 2
The Nashville Predators will face off against the St. Louis Blues on February 2, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET. This matchup will take place at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Fans can catch the game on ESPN.
Game Overview and Betting Information
The Predators come into this game with some challenging statistics. They rank 25th in the NHL with 153 total goals, averaging 2.8 goals per game. Conversely, they have conceded 183 goals this season, positioning them 28th in defensive performance.
The Blues, on the other hand, have scored just 137 goals, averaging 2.5 per game, which places them at 31st in the league. With 189 goals against, St. Louis also finds themselves in the bottom tier defensively, ranking 29th.
Betting Odds
- Favorite Puck Line: Predators -1.5, Odds: 180
- Underdog Puck Line: Blues +1.5, Odds: -218
- Total Over: 5.5, Odds: -125
- Total Under: 5.5, Odds: 105
- Predators Moneyline: -142
- Blues Moneyline: +120
Predictions
Based on current performance, the prediction for the game leans towards the Predators covering the spread at -1.5. The total score is anticipated to go over 5.5 goals, with a forecast of 4-2 in favor of the Predators.
Team Insights
Nashville Predators
- Goals Scored: 153 (2.8 per game)
- Goals Against: 183 (3.4 per game)
- Power-Play Goals: 34 on 161 attempts (21.12% success rate)
- Shorthanded Goals: 4
St. Louis Blues
- Goals Scored: 137 (2.5 per game)
- Goals Against: 189 (3.4 per game)
- Power-Play Goals: 26 on 151 attempts (17.22% success rate)
- Shorthanded Goals: 5
The matchup features key players to watch including Ryan O’Reilly for the Predators, who has tallied 51 points this season, and Steven Stamkos, contributing significantly with 25 goals. For the Blues, keeping track of their scoring leaders becomes essential as well.
As anticipation builds for this exciting NHL encounter, viewers can expect a thrilling matchup between two struggling teams aiming to find form on the ice.
