In this article we will formulate a Blues vs Blackhawks prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 22nd at the Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues are 35-28-7 this year after they defeated Vancouver in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. St. Louis scored two goals in the third to take the lead, before allowing the game tying goal with four seconds left, but they rallied to get the overtime win. The Blues out shot Vancouver by a total of 29-18, won 65.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got goals from Bolduc, Holloway, Broberg, and Tucker, while Binnington stopped 15 out of 18 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Blues defeated the Predators by a score of 4-1 and the Ducks by a score of 7-2. St. Louis has won four games in a row and they are currently fifth in the Central standings with 77 points. St. Louis has scored 2.94 goals per game and they have allowed 2.93 goals against per game, while also going 21.4% on the power play and 72.6% on the penalty kill this season. Jordan Kyrou has led St. Louis with 29 goals, 30 assists, and 198 shots on goal, while Dylan Holloway has added 23 goals, 33 assists, and 162 shots on goal. Jordan Binnington is 22-21-4 with a 2.81 goals against average and an .897 save percentage this year.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks are 20-40-9 this season after they lost to Los Angeles by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Chicago cut the deficit to 2-1 in the second period, but allowed an empty net goal to seal the loss in the third. The Blackhawks were out shot by a total of 33-17, won 52.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Chicago got their lone goal from Bedard, while Knight stopped 30 out of 32 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Blackhawks lost to the Kraken by a score of 6-2 and the Canucks by a score of 6-2. Chicago has lost six games in a row and they are currently last in the Central standings with 49 points. Chicago has scored 2.67 goals per game and they have allowed 3.54 goals against per game, while also going 24.8% on the power play and 81.3% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with 19 goals, 35 assists, and 164 shots on goal, while Teuvo Teravainen has added 15 goals, 38 assists, and 97 shots on goal. Arvid Soderblom is 8-16-7 with a 3.14 goals against average and a .901 save percentage this year.
Why the Blues will beat the Blackhawks
- The Blackhawks have lost each of their last eight road games against Central Division opponents.
- The Blues have won nine of their last 10 home games against the Blackhawks.
- The Blues have covered the puck line in each of their last six games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight day games.
- The Blackhawks have lost the third period in each of their last six games against Central Division opponents when tied after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Blackhawks’ last nine games against the Blues following a home loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Blues’ last eight day games following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five day games between two teams from the Central Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blues’ last eight games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last six games at Enterprise Center.
St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts
- Robert Thomas has scored a goal in each of the Blues’ last four games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
- Dylan Holloway has recorded at least one assist in each of the Blues’ last seven games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- Dylan Holloway has recorded at least one point in each of the Blues’ last 10 games as favorites.
- Zachary Bolduc ranks 1st amongst rookies for Plus/Minus (+14) this season.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Tyler Bertuzzi has scored at least one goal in three of the Blackhawks’ last four day games.
- Ryan Donato has recorded at least one assist in six of the Blackhawks’ last seven games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- Ryan Donato has recorded at least one point in eight of his last nine appearances against the Blues.
- Teuvo Teravainen ranks T1st in the league for shootout goals (3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The St. Louis Blues rank 29th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (72.56%).
- The St. Louis Blues rank 29th in the league for shots per game this season (27.0).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 30th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.54).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 28th in the league for goals per game this season (2.67).
Blues vs Blackhawks Prediction
St. Louis rolls into this matchup looking for their fifth straight win, as they are battling for a playoff spot in the West, and they will be on home ice for this game. The Blues are 17-14-3 at home this year, while the Blackhawks are just 7-23-5 on the road. Chicago has lost six games in a row and 12 of their last 15, with each of their last five losses coming by at least two goals. The Blackhawks have scored two goals or fewer in six straight games and they have been awful on the road. Take the Blues -1.5 here.