St. Louis Blues vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/2

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The St. Louis Blues are set to play against the Nashville Predators in an NHL regular season game. The game will take place at Bridgestone Arena on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Blues have a record of 20-26-9, ranking 15th in the conference and 8th in their division. Their head coach is Jim Montgomery. On the other side, the Predators hold a 25-23-6 record, placing them 11th in the conference and 5th in the division, with Andrew Brunette leading the team.

Blues vs Predators Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: St. Louis Blues vs. Nashville Predators
  • Venue: Bridgestone Arena
  • Date: Monday, February 2, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Nashville Predators -151, St. Louis Blues +128

St. Louis Blues Team Preview

The St. Louis Blues have struggled recently, losing four out of their last five games. They fell to the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-3 in their most recent outing. The team managed to score three goals on 31 shots, with Jonatan Berggren and Jimmy Snuggerud both contributing a goal and an assist each.

In their game against the Florida Panthers, the Blues secured a close 5-4 win. Jordan Kyrou stood out with a goal and two assists, while the team recorded 31 shots on goal. However, the team has had issues with consistency, as seen in their losses to the Dallas Stars and Los Angeles Kings.

Jordan Binnington has been in the net for several recent games, though he has allowed more goals than saves. His performance will be key as the Blues look to improve their standing. Top skaters like Robert Thomas and Pavel Buchnevich will need to step up to support the team’s offense.

Nashville Predators Team Preview

The Nashville Predators recently had a win against the New York Islanders. They scored 4 goals with 1 on the power play. Filip Forsberg led the team with 2 goals, while Roman Josi and Matthew Wood added a goal each.

In their previous game, the Predators lost to the New Jersey Devils by 1. Filip Forsberg and Michael McCarron each scored a goal. The team managed 29 shots on goal but couldn’t secure a power play goal.

Against the Boston Bruins, the Predators faced another close loss. They scored 2 goals, with one coming from a power play. Adam Wilsby, Luke Evangelista, and Steven Stamkos contributed with assists.

BTB Betting Pick

The Nashville Predators are favored to win with a moneyline of -151. The St. Louis Blues are underdogs with a moneyline of +128. Based on the skater and goaltending stats, the Predators have a slight edge. The projected score is Nashville 3, St. Louis 2, making Nashville the pick to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 5.5 with the over at -124 and the under at +102. Considering both teams’ goals and defensive stats, a total of 5 goals is projected. This leans towards the under 5.5 being the better pick.