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St. Louis Blues Favored to Win Against Calgary Flames in Critical Western Conference Matchup

The Calgary Flames will face off against the St. Louis Blues at the Enterprise Center on Thursday night at 8 PM ET in a critical matchup between two Western Conference playoff hopefuls. The Flames are looking to bounce back from a recent 2-1 loss to the Blues, who have dominated the series with nine wins in their last 10 meetings. St. Louis is favored to win with opening odds at -137, and the line has remained unchanged leading up to the game. Stay tuned to see which of these teams comes out on top in this Flames vs. Blues prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Flames +120 | Blues -137
• Spread: Flames +1.5 (-220) | Blues -1.5 (+180)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 58%.

Calgary vs St. Louis Stats

Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames had their three-game winning streak snapped by the Blues in their last game, giving them their first loss of their four-game road trip. They will try to avoid a sweep with a win on Thursday after losing the first two games of the series to the Blues. Calgary averages 2.63 goals per game and scored one goal on 27 shots in their last game. Jonathan Huberdeau leads the team with 32 points, followed by Nazem Kadri with 29 points and Matt Coronato with 23 points. Kevin Bahl scored the lone goal in the loss to the Blues, with an assist from Martin Pospisil. Calgary has a solid defensive record, giving up 2.93 goals per game which is 13th in the league. Dan Vladar saved 23 of the 25 shots he faced in the game against the Blues. Three players, Walker Duehr, Dan Vladar, and Ryan Lomberg, are questionable for the next game. Despite their rankings, Calgary has shown promise with a 21-15-7 record this season.

St. Louis Blues Analysis

The St. Louis Blues rebounded from their recent loss to Columbus with a victory over the Flames in their latest game. They aim to continue their positive momentum and secure a second consecutive win in their upcoming Thursday match. The team averages 2.80 goals per game, with Jordan Kyrou leading with 38 points, followed by Robert Thomas with 33 points and Dylan Holloway with 32 points. Colton Parayko and Radek Faksa scored in the win over the Flames, while Brayden Schenn contributed an assist. Defensively, the Blues have been solid, giving up an average of 2.98 goals per game. Jordan Binnington had a strong performance with 26 saves on 27 shots. Some players are questionable for the upcoming game due to undisclosed reasons. St. Louis Blues are ranked 10th in power ranking, #24 for offense, and #15 for defense, with an overall record of 21-20-4. In their previous three matchups, Calgary had a 3-0-0 record against St. Louis. Make sure to explore betting opportunities and sports betting promos for this game.

St. Louis Blues poised to dominate Calgary Flames in upcoming matchup

The St. Louis Blues have achieved victories in four of their last five home games, showcasing strong performance. On the other hand, the Calgary Flames have faced challenges with seven consecutive losses on the road. The Blues hold an advantage in the upcoming game due to their current momentum, having scored nine goals in their previous three matches. Additionally, their success on special teams, converting 18 percent of power play opportunities, sets them apart. Conversely, the Flames rank 30th in penalty kills and have shown defensive vulnerabilities, particularly against the Blues, conceding six goals in two recent encounters. Expect Calgary to struggle defensively and offensively, as they have only managed to score eight goals in their last three games. Despite their slightly weaker penalty kill ranking, the Blues have been solid defensively, allowing just five goals in the same span. Therefore, a wise choice would be to favor St. Louis to cover the money line in this matchup.

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