Blues vs. Predators Prediction, Picks & Odds

Dimers' prediction and analysis for Blues vs. Predators in the NHL on Saturday, October 17, 2026 including our projected final score and probabilities for the moneyline, puck line, game total, and player props.
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Blues
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Bridgestone Arena
Predators
Bridgestone Arena
Pre-Game Probabilities Last Update:

Moneyline

Moneyline
Win %
  • Blues
    51.1%
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  • Predators
    48.9%
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Player Props
Blues
Probability
  • Robert Thomas
    31.6%
  • Dylan Holloway
    30.0%
  • Jimmy Snuggerud
    27.1%
  • Mason McTavish
  • Pavel Buchnevich
Predators
Probability
  • Steven Stamkos
    39.3%
  • Filip Forsberg
    35.9%
  • Ryan O'Reilly
    27.2%
  • Vitali Pinchuk
  • Matthew Wood

Blues vs. Predators prediction & analysis

Game overview: NHL Saturday

  • Teams: St. Louis Blues vs. Nashville Predators
  • Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
  • Puck drop: 8:00PM ET
  • Venue: Bridgestone Arena

Current betting odds

  • Puck line: Blues (+1.5, -245), Predators (-1.5, +215)
  • Moneyline: Blues -104, Predators +102
  • Total (Over/Under): 5.5 goals (-135/+120)

Dimers’ win probabilities

  • Blues: 51.0%
  • Predators: 49.0%

Our NHL win probabilities come from a machine learning model that assesses each team’s offensive and defensive performance, calculating multiple factors and accounting for OT and shootout chances.

It draws from these projections to forecast probabilities for the moneyline, puck line, and total goals.

Blues vs. Predators player props & projections

Our highest anytime goalscorer probabilities for this game are:

  • Robert Thomas, Blues: 32.5%
  • Dylan Holloway, Blues: 29.5%
  • Steven Stamkos, Predators: 38.4%
  • Filip Forsberg, Predators: 35.4%

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Our Prediction: Who Wins?

After extensive simulations, our model gives the Blues a win probability of 51.0%, while the Predators have a win probability of 49.0%.

Summary

According to our analysis, the Blues are more likely to beat the Predators in the NHL game at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday.

That is the straight-up read. Whether either side is worth backing depends on the price, which is what our betting model rates.

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