St. Louis Blues vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Picks & Predictions
The St. Louis Blues and the Montreal Canadiens are set to face off in an upcoming game as both teams strive to improve their performances in what have been challenging
Game outlook
The St. Louis Blues and the Montreal Canadiens are set to face off in an upcoming game as both teams strive to improve their performances in what have been challenging seasons for them. The Blues, with a record of 27-21-2, have shown promise with six wins in their last 10 games, securing fourth place in the Central Division. On the other hand, the Canadiens, with a record of 21-22-8, have struggled with only four wins in their last 10 games, placing them near the bottom of the Atlantic Division. With both teams aiming to improve their standings in the playoff picture, the upcoming game is anticipated to be a competitive one. In terms of betting odds, the St. Louis Blues are the favored team, with an opening line of -118 and the current line being -119.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Blues -119 | Canadiens +103
Spread: Blues -1.5 (+200) | Canadiens +1.5 (-240)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 54%.
St. Louis Blues
The St. Louis Blues are currently facing significant challenges in their offensive performance, struggling to score an average of only 2.84 goals per game and achieving just four goals in their last two games. The team heavily relies on Robert Thomas, Pavel Buchnevich, and Jordan Kyrou, who have collectively scored 48 goals and provided 80 assists to lead the top two lines. However, the remaining players on the offense have faced difficulties, with only seven skaters managing to score nine goals or more. This top-heavy offense allows opponents to effectively limit their scoring opportunities. The problems extend beyond the offense, as the defense is also facing struggles by allowing an average of 3.10 goals per game. Colton Parayko and Nick Leddy have performed well, contributing 6.0 defensive point shares combined. However, the rest of the defensive unit has encountered challenges, enabling opponents to find open shots on the net with relative ease. Despite these difficulties, goaltender Jordan Binnington has been a standout performer, maintaining a 1052 955 .908 2.92 goals-against average on 1052 shots and saving 4.3 goals above average. Considering their season so far, the St. Louis Blues currently hold a power ranking of 13. They are ranked 26th in offense, with an average of 2.88 goals scored per game, and 16th in defense, allowing an average of 3.12 points to be scored against them per game. Their overall record for the season stands at 27-21-2. Back in the W column. 😎 #stlblues | @SchnuckMarkets pic.twitter.com/UxXePdEKnq