Blues vs Canucks Prediction 3/20/25 NHL Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Blues vs Canucks prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, March 20th 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 34-28-7 this year after they defeated Nashville by a score of 4-1 in their last game. St. Louis scored the first three goals in the game and sealed the win with a goal in the third. The Blues were outshot by a total of 23-21, won 56.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got goals from Kyrou (2), Neighbours, and Faulk, while Hofer stopped 22 out of 23 shots in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Blues defeated the Ducks by a score of 7-2 and the Wild by a score of 5-1. St. Louis has won five of their last seven games and they are currently fifth in the Central standings with 75 points. St. Louis has scored 2.93 goals per game and they have allowed 2.93 goals against per game, while also going 21.5% on the power play and 72.4% on the penalty kill this season. Jordan Kyrou has led St. Louis with 29 goals, 29 assists, and 194 shots on goal, while Robert Thomas has added 17 goals, 39 assists, and 121 shots on goal. Jordan Binnington is 21-21-4 with a 2.81 goals against average and an .897 save percentage this year. 

Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview

The Vancouver Canucks are 32-25-11 this season after they defeated Winnipeg by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Vancouver had their lead cut to 3-2 in the second period, but they scored the last three goals in the game for the win. The Canucks recorded 22 shots on goal, won 45.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got goals from Boeser (2), Hoglander, O’Connor, and Suter (2), while Lankinen stopped 20 out of 22 shots in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Canucks lost to the Hockey Club by a score of 3-1 but did beat the Blackhawks by a score of 6-2 before that. Vancouver has won three of their last four games and they are currently fourth in the Pacific standings with 75 points. Vancouver has scored 2.78 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 22.8% on the power play and 82.7% on the penalty kill this season. Quinn Hughes has led Vancouver with 16 goals, 49 assists, and 150 shots on goal, while Elias Pettersson has added 15 goals, 28 assists, and 109 shots on goal. Kevin Lankinen is 24-13-7 with a 2.53 goals against average and a .904 save percentage this season. 

Why the Blues will beat the Canucks

• The Blues have won each of their last four games at Enterprise Center.
• The Canucks have lost each of their last four games at Enterprise Center against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Blues have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games at Enterprise Center.
• The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four road games following a win.
• The Canucks have lost the third period in each of their last six road games against opponents on a winning streak.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Canucks’ last four games as underdogs following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the last three games between the Canucks and Blues 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 Western Conference opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last 15 games following a home win.

St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts

• Dylan Holloway has recorded at least one point in each of the Blues’ last nine games as favorites.
• Robert Thomas has recorded an assist in each of the Blues’ last eight home games.
• Jordan Kyrou has scored a goal in each of the Blues’ last six Thursday games against Western Conference opponents at Enterprise Center.

Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts

• Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances against Central Division opponents.
• Elias Pettersson has recorded an assist in each of the Canucks’ last four road games against Central Division opponents.
• Pius Suter has scored a goal in each of the Canucks’ last three road games.

Blues vs Canucks Prediction 

St. Louis comes into this contest playing at a very high level over the last few weeks and they will be back on home ice here. The Blues are 16-14-3 at home this year, while the Canucks are 17-12-4 on the road. Vancouver has won three of their last four games, including a great win over the Jets in their last game, but they have been very inconsistent over their last 13 games. St. Louis has won nine of their last twelve games and they have scored at least four goals in seven of their last eight wins. Vancouver is showing improvement, but this St. Louis team is red-hot. Take the Blues here.