Blues vs. Predators prediction favors St. Louis to win Saturday's NHL matchup [10/17/2026]

Using trusted machine learning and data, we have re-simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Blues and Predators, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Blues a 51.1% chance of defeating the Predators. According to our model, the Predators (+1.5) have a 70.3% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 56.0% chance of staying under.

Latest betting odds

We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Puck Line: Blues -1.5 (+245) / Predators +1.5 (-251)
• Moneyline: Blues -104, Predators +100
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+120/-125)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Model picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Puck line: Blues -1.5 @ 29¢ via Novig
• Moneyline: Blues @ 51¢ via Novig
• Total: Under 6.5 @ 56¢ via Novig

According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Blues -1.5 at the spread.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Blues vs. Predators player props

Who will score a goal in Blues vs. Predators?

According to our model, Steven Stamkos is most likely to score an anytime goal in Blues vs. Predators.

Our projections give Stamkos a 39.0% chance of scoring a goal at Bridgestone Arena, while the star is an 8.3% chance of registering the first goal the game.

Anytime goal scorer predictions

St. Louis Blues

• Robert Thomas: 33.3% probability
• Dylan Holloway: 30.2% probability
• Jimmy Snuggerud: 27.8% probability
• Mason McTavish: 25.9% probability
• Pavel Buchnevich: 23.6% probability

Nashville Predators

• Steven Stamkos: 39.0% probability
• Filip Forsberg: 35.1% probability
• Ryan O'Reilly: 25.9% probability
• Vitali Pinchuk: 23.5% probability
• Matthew Wood: 20.3% probability

First goal scorer predictions

St. Louis Blues

• Robert Thomas: 6.5% probability
• Dylan Holloway: 6.1% probability
• Jimmy Snuggerud: 5.3% probability
• Mason McTavish: 5.2% probability
• Pavel Buchnevich: 4.5% probability

Nashville Predators

• Steven Stamkos: 8.3% probability
• Filip Forsberg: 7.1% probability
• Ryan O'Reilly: 4.8% probability
• Vitali Pinchuk: 4.8% probability
• Matthew Wood: 3.6% probability

Game info & puck drop details

Saturday's action between the Predators and Blues at Bridgestone Arena is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM ET.

• Who: St. Louis Blues vs. Nashville Predators
• Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
• Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

Conclusion

We predict the Blues, with a 51.1% win probability, will likely beat the Predators in Saturday's NHL matchup.

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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary NHL prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.