Pittsburgh Penguins vs St. Louis Blues Betting Picks & Predictions
The Pittsburgh Penguins will face the St. Louis Blues in a match where the Penguins, with a record of 5-6, are struggling in the Metropolitan Division. On the other
Game outlook
The Pittsburgh Penguins will face the St. Louis Blues in a match where the Penguins, with a record of 5-6, are struggling in the Metropolitan Division. On the other hand, the Blues, with a record of 41-28-7 and a 10-game winning streak, have secured a wild card spot in the Western Conference. St. Louis opens as the betting favorite at -214, and the line has remained unchanged. For predictions on the outcome of this game and more NHL picks, continue reading further.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Penguins +183 | Blues -214
Spread: Penguins +1.5 (-140) | Blues -1.5 (+120)
Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 68%.
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are currently facing challenges in their season, with their offense struggling to score only 2.89 goals per game. Although Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell have been standout performers with a combined 59 goals and 86 assists, the rest of the offensive unit has had difficulties. Only five active skaters have scored 11 goals or more, leading to opponents being able to limit the top-heavy offense. Furthermore, the defense has also been a letdown for the Penguins, allowing an average of 3.57 goals per game, including 17 goals in their last four games. While Kris Letang and Matt Grzelcyk have shown some prowess with 5.5 defensive point shares, the rest of the unit has struggled, enabling opponents to take more shots on goal. In goal, Alex Nedeljkovic has also been struggling with a .892 save percentage and a 3.19 goals-against average, resulting in -7.8 goals saved above average. As a result, the Penguins are currently ranked 19th in offense, 31st in defense, and have a record of 5-6 this season, placing them at 9th in the power rankings.