The Detroit Red Wings and St. Louis Blues meet Tuesday in NHL action at Enterprise Center. Here’s a Blues vs Red Wings Prediction. This article will include a Blues vs Red Wings Pick.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings lost to the Islanders, beat the Blues, and they play the Kings next. The Red Wings have won 6 of their last 8 games.
The Detroit Red Wings are averaging 3.33 goals per game and are scoring 21.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Dylan Larkin leads Detroit with 6 goals, Alex DeBrincat has 7 assists and Moritz Seider has 21 shots on goal. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 3.22 goals per game and are killing 84 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cam Talbot has given up 13 goals on 118 shots faced, while John Gibson has allowed 16 goals on 123 shots.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues lost to the Red Wings and Penguins, and they play the Canucks next. The Blues have lost 4 straight games.
The St. Louis Blues are averaging 3 goals per game and are scoring on 22.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Jake Neighbours leads St. Louis with 4 goals, Robert Thomas has 5 assists, and Jimmy Snuggerud has 20 shots on goal. Defensively, the St. Louis Blues are allowing 4.33 goals per game and are killing 72 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jordan Binnington has allowed 19 goals on 149 shots faced, and Joel Hofer has given up 17 goals on 82 shots.
Why the St. Louis Blues will win
- The home team has won each of the Red Wings’ last six games.
- The Red Wings have lost each of their last three games at Enterprise Center following a win.
- The Blues have covered the puck line in each of their last seven home games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Blues have won the second period in each of their last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the first period.
Why the Detroit Red Wings will win
- The Blues have lost seven of their last eight night games.
- The Red Wings have won five of their last six games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games following a win.
- The Blues have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games.
- The Red Wings have won the second period in seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents when tied after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Five of the Blues’ last six night games against Atlantic Division opponents at Enterprise Center have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the Red Wings’ last five road games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last 10 road games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Blues’ last six games against Atlantic Division opponents.
St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts
- Alexandre Texier has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances against the Red Wings.
- Cam Fowler has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances against the Red Wings.
- Jordan Kyrou has recorded at least one point in each of his last 13 home appearances after playing less than 20 minutes the previous day.
- Justin Faulk has recorded two assists against the Red Wings this season – most against any opponent.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Emmitt Finnie has scored at least one goal in three of the Red Wings’ last four games.
- James van Riemsdyk has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four road appearances against Central Division opponents.
- James van Riemsdyk has recorded at least one point in each of his last six road appearances against the Blues.
- Simon Edvinsson has scored two goals against the Blues this season – most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The St. Louis Blues rank 31st in the league for goals against per game this season (4.33).
- The St. Louis Blues rank 25th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (72.00%).
- The Detroit Red Wings rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
- The Detroit Red Wings have suffered the equal-largest margin of defeat in a road game this season (5-goals @ Islanders on October, 23).
Blues vs Red Wings Prediction
The Blues have been a mess defensively during this losing streak, and playing at home hasn’t really helped them this season. The Red Wings just lit up the Blues for 6 goals a few days ago, and St. Louis is allowing an average of 5.25 goals in their last four games. The Red Wings have scored 6 goals in three of the last five games against the Blues overall. Hard to find the confidence in the Blues given their current form. Give me the Red Wings and the cheap price.