In this article, we will formulate a Blues vs Canadiens prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 25th 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 37-28-7 this season after they defeated Nashville by a score of 4-1 in their last game. St. Louis had their lead cut to 2-1 in the second period, but they scored twice in the third to pull away with the win. The Blues were outshot by a total of 32-18, won 44.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got goals from Kyrou, Schenn, Texier, and Faulk, while Binnington stopped 31 out of 32 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Blues defeated the Blackhawks by a score of 4-1 and the Canucks by a score of 4-3. St. Louis has won six games in a row, and they are currently fifth in the Central standings with 81 points. St. Louis has scored 2.97 goals per game, and they have allowed 2.88 goals against per game, while also going 21.5% on the power play and 72.8% on the penalty kill this season. Jordan Kyrou has led St. Louis with 30 goals, 31 assists, and 202 shots on goal, while Robert Thomas has added 18 goals, 42 assists, and 128 shots on goal. Jordan Binnington is 23-21-4 with a 2.77 goals against average and an .898 save percentage this year.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview
The Montreal Canadiens are 33-27-9 this year after they lost to Colorado in a shootout by a score of 5-4 in their last game. Montreal trailed 4-1 in the third period, but they scored three straight goals to tie the game before losing in the shootout. The Canadiens were outshot by a total of 37-29, won 55.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Montreal got goals from Dvorak, Roy, and Slafkovsky (2), while Montembeault stopped 33 out of 37 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Canadiens lost to the Islanders by a score of 4-3 but did beat the Senators by a score of 6-3 before that. Montreal has split their last four games, and they are currently fifth in the Atlantic standings with 75 points. Montreal has scored 3.01 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.26 goals per game, while also going 21.5% on the power play and 80.7% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with 21 goals, 51 assists, and 143 shots on goal, while Cole Caufield has added 33 goals, 28 assists, and 207 shots on goal. Sam Montembeault is 25-21-6 with a 2.88 goals against average and a .900 save percentage this year.
Why the Blues will beat the Canadiens
- The Blues have won each of their last seven games at Enterprise Center.
- The Canadiens have lost 13 of their last 14 road games following a shootout win.
- The Blues have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five night games at Enterprise Center.
- The Blues have won the second period in each of their last five home games against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the first period.
Why the Canadiens will beat the Blues
- The Canadiens have won each of their last three games as road underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Blues have lost seven of their last 10 games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Canadiens’ last 13 games.
- The Canadiens have won the third period in each of their last five road games against opponents on a winning streak.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Blues’ last seven games against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Canadiens’ last eight games after coming off a shootout have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the last nine games between the Canadiens and Blues.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last five games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts
- Dylan Holloway has recorded an assist in each of the Blues’ last seven games as home favorites.
- Brayden Schenn has scored at least one goal in four of the Blues’ last five games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Dylan Holloway has recorded at least one point in each of the Blues’ last 12 games as favorites.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Patrik Laine has scored a goal in each of his last four appearances with his team as an underdog against the Blues.
- Brendan Gallagher has recorded at least one point in eight of his nine previous appearances at Enterprise Center.
- Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one assist in five of the Canadiens’ last six games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
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Blues vs Canadiens Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup in the fight for a wild-card spot, so this is a huge game for each side. The Blues are 19-14-3 at home this year, while the Canadiens are 15-15-4 on the road. St. Louis has won six games in a row, and they are one of the hottest teams in the NHL right now. Montreal has dropped three of their last five games, but all three losses came in overtime or in a shootout. The Blues have scored at least four goals in five straight games, while the Canadiens have gone over 5.5 goals in four of their last five. Take the over here.