St. Louis Blues vs Nashville Predators prediction: Goalie choice looms on Nov. 7, 2026

The Blues and Predators meet in Nashville on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, in a regular-season game with a 1 p.m. ET start. Each team has 13 points through 13 games, and the biggest open question sits in goal.

St. Louis has used Joel Hofer in nine of its 13 games and Jordan Binnington in four, and the Blues are 1-3-0 when Binnington starts. Nashville won the teams' Oct. 17 meeting 5-2 with Binnington in net, and Filip Forsberg has scored on the power play in three straight games.

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When is Blues vs Predators?

• Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
• Start time: 1 p.m. ET
• Host city: Nashville, Tennessee
• Stage: 2026-27 NHL regular season

Two more meetings follow, both in St. Louis. Readers tracking the wider slate can find today's games in daily sports prediction markets.

What is Blues vs Predators prediction?

The Blues are favorites at 78%, with the Predators at 75%, according to market data as of 30 Oct 2026. For the latest probabilities, check OG.com.

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In sports prediction markets, goalie announcements for this game can move the percentages, and neither team has named a starter for Nov. 7.

The case for the Blues rests on goaltending and finishing. Hofer entered the Oct. 29 game against the Bruins with a 2.40 goals-against average and a .917 save percentage, and St. Louis scored four times on 18 shots in that 4-1 win. The case for the Predators rests on special teams: their power play is converting at 31.8%, while the Blues' penalty kill has stopped 85.3% of opposing chances.

Blues vs Predators recent scores and head-to-head results

St. Louis arrives with a win after two shutout losses, and Nashville has lost its last two games.

The Blues went 138:38 without scoring before Jimmy Snuggerud's power-play goal against Boston, then scored four times in the 4-1 win. Nashville and Washington finished with 27 and 29 shots, but turnovers in the Predators' own zone led to the Capitals' go-ahead goals, and coach Andrew Brunette called the decisive goal "probably preventable."

Nashville won the first of the four meetings 5-2 on Oct. 17 at home. Jonathan Marchessault converted a penalty shot and Adam Edstrom scored short-handed, while Binnington made 19 saves. St. Louis went 1-3-0 against Nashville last season, losing both games in Nashville.

Where do Blues and Predators stand this season?

Both teams have 13 points through 13 games. The Blues are 6-6-1 and the Predators are 4-4-5, so St. Louis holds the edge in regulation wins, six to four. The Blues' goal differential is plus-1, and Nashville's is minus-6.

Both sit behind Minnesota (21 points), Utah (18), Colorado (15) and Dallas (15) in the Central Division.

Blues vs Predators team news, injuries and projected lineups

Goaltending and a short list of injuries shape the lineup picture for Nov. 7.

Blues

Hofer has started nine games and Binnington four, and St. Louis is 5-3-1 with Hofer and 1-3-0 with Binnington. Binnington has a .845 save percentage this season, and the Blues have not said who starts on Nov. 7.

Tyler Tucker (knee), Logan Mailloux (hand), Dillon Dube (neck) and Ross Johnston (lower body) were listed as injured before the Bruins game. Alexey Toropchenko returned Oct. 27 after missing 10 games with a shoulder injury. Robert Thomas and Philip Broberg each had a goal and two assists against Boston.

Predators

Juuse Saros has played 10 games with a 2.94 goals-against average and a .902 save percentage, and Justus Annunen is the backup. No starter is announced for Nov. 7.

Defenseman William Trudeau (upper body) has been on injured reserve since Oct. 9. Forsberg scored twice against Washington for his fifth goal, Roman Josi has 14 assists, and Ryan O'Reilly carries a four-game points streak.

What could decide Blues vs Predators?

Three interactions shape the game: the Blues' crease, Nashville's power play and what St. Louis does with its shots.

Which goalie gives the Blues the better chance?

Hofer has the stronger season numbers, and Binnington's starts have produced one win in four, according to Pucky's game log. Even so, Binnington's Oct. 27 loss came on two goals against 20 shots, so the gap is clearest in the Oct. 17 game, when Nashville scored five on 24 shots. A Binnington start would put that result back in focus.

Can the Predators' power play beat the Blues' penalty kill?

Nashville's 31.8% power play is its sharpest tool, and Forsberg's one-timer from the left circle against Washington was his third straight game with a power-play goal. St. Louis has killed 85.3% of its penalties, so one or two minor penalties in a tight game could swing it.

Will the Blues' shots turn into goals?

St. Louis put 46 shots on Montreal and lost 2-0, then scored four times on 18 against Boston. Nashville allows 29.1 shots per game, so shot volume is available, and the Blues' finishing against Saros decides whether it counts.

The Blues' route runs through Hofer and a power play that scored twice in its last game. The Predators' route runs through Saros, Josi and Forsberg on special teams. The main uncertainty is which goalie St. Louis starts.

FAQs

Quick answers on the Nov. 7 game follow.

What time is Blues vs Predators on Nov. 7?

The game starts at 1 p.m. ET in Nashville.

Who is the Blues' goalie against the Predators?

St. Louis has not announced a starter. Hofer has started nine games this season and Binnington four.

Where do the Blues and Predators stand in the Central Division?

Each team has 13 points through 13 games, behind Minnesota, Utah, Colorado and Dallas.

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