St. Louis Blues vs Florida Panthers Betting Picks & Predictions
In this upcoming interconference matchup, the St. Louis Blues are set to face off against the Florida Panthers in a game taking place in Florida. Both teams are looking to
Game outlook
In this upcoming interconference matchup, the St. Louis Blues are set to face off against the Florida Panthers in a game taking place in Florida. Both teams are looking to secure a much-needed win, with the Blues coming off a recent loss to New Jersey and the Panthers coming off a commanding victory over Minnesota. In their last 10 meetings, the Blues have the advantage with a 6-3-1 record, but the Panthers dominated in their most recent matchup. Florida is currently the betting favorite with a -275 opening line that has remained unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Blues +230 | Panthers -275
Spread: Blues +1.5 (-110) | Panthers -1.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Florida will win straight-up is 73%.
St. Louis Blues
The St. Louis Blues faced the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night, marking their second game of a back-to-back and third game in four nights. The team is currently 15-15-3 on the year and stands sixth in the Central Division, trailing 14 points behind the top spot and five points behind the final guaranteed spot in the division. St. Louis is tied for 28th in the league in goals for, averaging 2.55 goals per game, and stands tied for 20th in goals against, allowing an average of 3.09 goals per game. The team ranks 27th in power play success, converting on 16.4% of their chances, and 24th in penalty killing, navigating 76.5% of their shorthanded situations successfully. In their recent game against New Jersey, the Blues struggled offensively and suffered a defeat, with Jordan Kyrou scoring their only goal. St. Louis was outshot in all periods and goalie Jordan Binnington made 24 saves in the loss. Joel Hofer is expected to start the next game. With a power ranking of 21, St. Louis is ranked 29th in offense, 18th in defense, and has a record of 15-15-3 for the season. If you're looking to maximize your profits this hockey season, consider using the best NHL handicappers.