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St. Louis Blues Favored to Win Division Matchup Against Minnesota Wild at Enterprise Center

The Minnesota Wild will face off against the St. Louis Blues in a division matchup at Enterprise Center on Tuesday evening. The Wild (11-3-3) look to break out of a recent slump, while the Blues (8-10-1) aim to bounce back from a challenging road trip. The Wild won their previous meeting with the Blues earlier this season. The game is set to start at 8:00 PM Eastern Time, with Minnesota opening as the betting favorite at -154.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Wild -154 | Blues +135
• Spread: Wild -1.5 (+165) | Blues +1.5 (-190)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 61%.

Minnesota vs St. Louis Stats

Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild suffered a tough 2-1 defeat to the Dallas Stars, bringing their record to 11-3-3 for the season. Goaltender Filip Gustavsson had a strong showing with a season-high 38 saves, but the team struggled in the face of Dallas' dominance in recent matchups. The Wild were missing key players Mats Zuccarello and Jonas Brodin due to injuries, but have been effective in penalty killing with 16 straight successful kills. Minnesota retains a strong offense, averaging 3.35 goals per game and solid defense, allowing only 2.41 goals per game.

St. Louis Blues Analysis

Recently, the St. Louis Blues have struggled, losing five out of their last six games, including a 4-1 defeat to the Carolina Hurricanes. LW Jake Neighbours scored the lone goal for St. Louis in the first period, but Carolina took control of the game in the second period and never looked back. Goalie Joel Hofer allowed four goals on 24 shots on net. St. Louis has had difficulty scoring, with this being the sixth time they have been held to one goal by their opponent this season. Despite the loss, coach Drew Bannister praised the team's effort and highlighted the need to clean up mistakes and capitalize on offensive chances. Additionally, key players like Pierre-Olivier Joseph, Nick Leddy, and Robert Thomas are dealing with injuries. In terms of power rankings, the Blues are ranked 31st and are struggling on offense, averaging 2.56 goals per game, and on defense, giving up an average of 3.39 goals per game. Their overall record is 8-10-1, and they have recently faced tough competition from teams like Minnesota.

St. Louis Blues Dominate Matchups Against Minnesota Wild, Favored to Win at Home

The St. Louis Blues have demonstrated superiority against the Minnesota Wild in recent matchups, with a record of three wins in their last four games. Notably, they have emerged victorious in two of their last three encounters at home. Their most recent meeting at the Enterprise Center resulted in a convincing 4-1 win for the Blues. Contrastingly, the Minnesota Wild have experienced setbacks in two of their last three games, including a 2-1 overtime defeat against the Blackhawks in their most recent away game. Throughout the 2023 season, Minnesota struggled on the road with a losing rate of 53.7%. Furthermore, St. Louis goaltenders have kept their opponents to three goals or fewer in five out of their last six home games. Based on these statistics and trends, it is highly likely that St. Louis will secure a victory at home on Tuesday. Therefore, the favored choice is the Blues.

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