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St. Louis Blues vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Little Caesars Arena — Detroit, MI

Article updated Dec 22, 11:00 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The St. Louis Blues and Detroit Red Wings will face off in an inter-conference matchup on Monday night. The Blues are coming off a road loss to the Panthers, while the Red

Game outlook

The St. Louis Blues and Detroit Red Wings will face off in an inter-conference matchup on Monday night. The Blues are coming off a road loss to the Panthers, while the Red Wings were defeated by the Canadiens on Saturday. Detroit has a recent history of success against St. Louis, winning all of their matchups last season. Despite this, Detroit is the betting favorite to win on Monday with a -112 opening line that has not changed. Will the Red Wings be able to bounce back with a home victory? Stay tuned for the prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Blues -104 | Red Wings -112

Spread: Blues +1.5 (-250) | Red Wings -1.5 (+200)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 53%.

St. Louis Blues

The St. Louis Blues are wrapping up a road trip, struggling to maintain a .500 record this season. Despite a coaching change, they continue to face challenges with scoring and are currently on a losing streak with recent defeats to the Lightning and Panthers. Jordan Kyrou has been a standout player, while Robert Thomas has improved lately after a slow start. Colton Parayko provides solid defensive play, but goaltender Jordan Binnington has been inconsistent. The team ranks poorly in offense and defense, sitting at 15-16-4 for the season. Consider consulting our top Hockey handicappers for assistance during this NHL season.

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Detroit Red Wings Analysis

The Detroit Red Wings are not giving up on the season despite being near the bottom of the NHL standings. They remain eight points out of a playoff spot and have shown inconsistency in their recent games, including a 3-3 record in the past six games. Key players like Lucas Raymond have been instrumental in wins, while veterans like Dylan Larkin and Patrick Kane have struggled to meet expectations. The team's shaky goaltending situation with Cam Talbot returning from injury and backup Alex Lyon's performance adds to the challenges they face. The Red Wings rank 25th for both offense and defense, scoring an average of 2.72 goals per game and conceding an average of 3.19 goals per game. Despite their struggles, the team continues to push forward and work towards improvement.

St. Louis Blues Struggle with Consistency while Detroit Red Wings Show Offensive Prowess

The St. Louis Blues' performance this season has lacked consistency, as evidenced by their recent string of losses, with five defeats in their last six games. In comparison, the Detroit Red Wings have achieved a slightly better record, with three wins in their last six games, including a victory against the Maple Leafs at home. St. Louis is struggling to score goals, finding the back of the net only 10 times in their past six games and managing just two goals during their recent road games. On the other hand, Detroit has shown proficiency in offense, scoring a total of 21 goals in their last six games. The return of their top goalie, Cam Talbot, from injury will bolster their defense.

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SportsJaw Blues vs Red Wings archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Blues vs Red Wings matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · St. Louis Blues-104 → -105Moved
  • Moneyline · Detroit Red Wings-112 → -110Moved
  • Spread · St. Louis Blues+1.5 (-250) → +1.5 (-261)Moved
  • Spread · Detroit Red Wings-1.5 (+200) → -1.5 (+220)Moved
  • Total · Over6 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under6 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

St. Louis Blues
5-5 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Detroit Red Wings
5-4 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 4-4-2 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-23T04:00:48.021Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Detroit Red Wings are not giving up on the season despite being near the bottom of the NHL standings. They remain eight points out of a playoff spot and have shown inconsistency in their recent games, including a 3-3 record in the past six games. Key players like Lucas Raymond have been instrumental in wins, while veterans like Dylan Larkin and Patrick Kane have struggled to meet expectations. The team's shaky goaltending situation with Cam Talbot returning from injury and backup Alex Lyon's performance adds to the challenges they face. The Red Wings rank 25th for both offense and defense, scoring an average of 2.72 goals per game and conceding an average of 3.19 goals per game. Despite their struggles, the team continues to push forward and work towards improvement.

The St. Louis Blues' performance this season has lacked consistency, as evidenced by their recent string of losses, with five defeats in their last six games. In comparison, the Detroit Red Wings have achieved a slightly better record, with three wins in their last six games, including a victory against the Maple Leafs at home. St. Louis is struggling to score goals, finding the back of the net only 10 times in their past six games and managing just two goals during their recent road games. On the other hand, Detroit has shown proficiency in offense, scoring a total of 21 goals in their last six games. The return of their top goalie, Cam Talbot, from injury will bolster their defense.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

St. Louis Blues defeated Detroit Red Wings 4-0

St. Louis Blues defeated Detroit Red Wings 4-0 on December 23, 2024, a 4-goal decision in the series. St. Louis Blues' strongest period was the 2nd period, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded St. Louis Blues +1.5 (-261) spread, St. Louis Blues covered, while the 4 combined goals finished under the recorded total of 5.5.

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Tipster picks

  • DemarcusBryantMoneyline · Detroit Red Wings -112Loss
  • MookiebetsTotal · Over 6 (-110)Loss
  • Altuve27Moneyline · Detroit Red Wings -112Loss
  • 1188460207Moneyline · St. Louis Blues -104Win
  • MrpinkMoneyline · St. Louis Blues -105Win
  • Hustle$Moneyline · St. Louis Blues -102Win