Predators vs. Blues Free Pick
ST. LOUIS, MO (The Spread) – The Blues have owned the Predators in recent history but will that continue tonight when the two teams meet at 8:00PM ET at the Scottrade Center?
ODDS: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Blues are -200 money line favorites while the Predators are +170 on the ML. The total, meanwhile, is currently sitting at 5 goals with the under carrying -130 odds and the over carrying +110 odds.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Blues opened as -165 money line favorites but the line has shot up to -200 at most online sports books, while the Predators opened as +152 money line underdogs and their line has been bet down to +170.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers that have currently been placed on this game, 72% of bettors favor the Blues. This information is subject to change, however, so click on the link provided for the most updated public betting stats.
NHL FREE PICK: Take St. Louis. According to latest NHL trends, the Predators are 0-4 in their last four games versus the Blues and are 3-7 in both their last 10 games and in their last 10 contests versus Western Conference opponents. The Blues, meanwhile, are 4-1 in their last five games overall, 4-1 in their last five games versus the Western Conference and are 37-14 in their last 51 home games. St. Louis has also shut out Nashville four times (all at the Scottrade Center) in the last 10 meetings between these two teams. The Blues are well rested after having three days of rest and will have David Backes on the ice after the NHL rescinded his match penalty against the Red Wings last Friday. Look for the Predators to continue to struggle tonight in the Lou.
TUESDAY NHL FREE PICK: ST. LOUIS BLUES -200
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