Blues(-130) take on the Blue Jackets(+110) on Friday, 12/8/2023 @ 7:00pm EST at the Nationwide Arena Stadium.
The St. Louis Blues and Columbus Blue Jackets will face off with both teams attempting to improve their positions in their respective divisions. With the Blues' 13-11-1
Game outlook
The St. Louis Blues and Columbus Blue Jackets will face off with both teams attempting to improve their positions in their respective divisions. With the Blues' 13-12 record, they are currently in fifth place in the Central Division, while the Blue Jackets hold an 8-14-5 record in last place in the Metropolitan Division. The Blues are favored to win the game, opening at -128 and having the current line at -130. For help on NHL betting predictions for the game, NHL Predictions are available to provide guidance.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Blues -130 | Blue Jackets +110
Spread: Blues -1.5 (+184) | Blue Jackets +1.5 (-225)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 57%.
St. Louis Blues
The St. Louis Blues have been struggling this season, with their offense producing an average of 2.88 goals per game and their defense proving to be less effective, allowing 3.16 goals per game. The top two lines, led by Robert Thomas, Pavel Buchnevich, and Jordan Kyrou, have scored 22 goals and 39 assists so far but too few skaters have seven goals or more. Goaltender Jordan Binnington has been a bright spot with a .912 save percentage, a 2.99 goals-against average, and 5.5 goals saved above average. Despite these stats, the Blues currently have a power ranking of 27 and are 13-11-1 this season.