Predators vs Blues: Western Tussle

Filip Forsberg, confirmed on Nashville’s active roster, will look to rejuvenate a Predators squad on a four-game losing streak, yet the absence of a top defenseman due to injury puts extra pressure on their goaltending. Meanwhile, St. Louis enters on a two-game winning run and appears collectively healthy, bolstering its recent edge in head-to-head matchups within the conference. The reliable offensive output from the Blues’ top line aligns with a confident wager on the home side at -170, earning this pick a B rating for both likelihood and potential return.

Jordan Kyrou steps into this matchup ready to boost the 35-28-7 Blues, who have quietly pieced together two straight wins, against a Predators squad (25-35-8) stumbling through a three-game losing skid. After confirming active rosters, Nashville remains without Filip Forsberg due to his prolonged injury, which diminishes their scoring punch and puts an added burden on Roman Josi to generate offense from the blue line. Meanwhile, the Blues have historically found success against their Central Division rivals, claiming three of the last four meetings and capitalizing on home-ice pressure. Given these circumstances, the -1.5 spread at -143 offers a decent payout for moderate risk, earning this pick a B+ for its likelihood of cashing in on a confident St. Louis victory.