The Nashville Predators (16-16-4) will aim to extend a three-game win streak when they square off against the St. Louis Blues (14-16-8) on the road on Saturday, Dec. 27 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here is a peek at which squad we pick to come out on top in Saturday's action on the ice.

In the past 10 contests, the Predators have recorded a 7-3-0 record after totaling 33 total goals (eight power-play goals on 32 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 25.0%). Their opponents have scored a combined 26 goals in those games.

Blues vs. Predators Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Blues 4, Predators 3.

Moneyline Pick: Blues (-116)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Predators (+1.5)

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Blues Splits and Trends

The Blues have a 14-16-8 record overall, with a -8-8 record in matchups that have required overtime.
St. Louis has 24 points (9-2-6) in the 17 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
Looking at the eight times this season the Blues ended a game with just one goal, they have a 2-4-2 record, good for six points.
St. Louis has taken seven points from the 12 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (2-7-3 record).
The Blues have scored three or more goals 17 times, and are 10-4-3 in those games (to record 23 points).
In the 14 games when St. Louis has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 6-3-5 record (17 points).
In the 16 games when it outshot its opponent, St. Louis is 6-8-2 (14 points).
The Blues have been outshot by opponents 21 times, and went 8-8-5 (21 points).

Predators Splits and Trends

The Predators (16-16-4 overall) have posted a record of 5-4-9 in matchups that have gone to OT this season.
Nashville has earned 18 points (7-2-4) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
This season the Predators scored just one goal in four games and they lost every time.
When Nashville has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned 13 points (5-5-3 record).
The Predators have scored at least three goals in 17 games, earning 23 points from those contests.
This season, Nashville has scored a lone power-play goal in 15 games has a record of 7-7-1 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 7-6-1 (15 points).
The Predators have been outshot by opponents in 21 games, going 8-10-3 to register 19 points.

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