St. Louis Blues vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Picks & Predictions
The St. Louis Blues have shown strong performance this season after making significant changes to their lineup. They have started the season with solid production and are
Game outlook
The St. Louis Blues have shown strong performance this season after making significant changes to their lineup. They have started the season with solid production and are looking to make a return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. In their upcoming game against the Montreal Canadiens, who have been tough contenders despite their record, St. Louis is the betting favorite with -120 odds. This game is important for both teams, with Montreal looking to end their losing streak and St. Louis aiming to continue their positive momentum.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Blues -120 | Canadiens +108
Spread: Blues -1.5 (+205) | Canadiens +1.5 (-248)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 55%.
St. Louis Blues
The St. Louis Blues have been a team to watch in the 2024/25 season, as they have shown significant improvement with their young additions and strong goaltending tandem of Jordan Binnington and Joel Hofer. Leading scorers Jordan Kyrou and Philip Broberg have been instrumental in the team's success, with a recent impressive victory over the Maple Leafs showcasing their skill. With a power ranking of 24, the Blues rank 23rd in offense, 12th in defense, and currently hold a 5-3 record for the season.
Montreal Canadiens Analysis
The Montreal Canadiens have experienced a difficult start to the 2024/25 season, with three consecutive losses and a struggling home record of 2-3-0. Inconsistent goaltending has been a major issue for the team, despite promising performances from Sam Montembeault. Forward Cole Caufield has been a standout player, but injuries to key players like Patrik Laine have hampered the team's depth. The Canadiens were most recently defeated by the New York Rangers, with Nick Suzuki's two goals not enough to prevent a 7-2 loss. At present, the Canadiens have a power ranking of 26 and rank 25th in offense, averaging 2.57 goals per game, and 28th in defense, conceding an average of 4.00 points per game. Overall, they have a record of 2-4-1, with St. Louis winning one out of their last three matchups against Montreal.