Blues vs Red Wings Prediction
The Red Wings have issues finishing games, and it makes them tough to back. However, the Blues aren’t lighting the world on fire and are also riding a three-game losing streak. The Blues are subpar offensively, and they’re 23rd in shots against. The road team has won 6 of the last 9 games between the Blues and Red Wings. This is an old-school rivalry where both sides usually get up for the other. I love my dogs in rivalry games.
Two shaky at best teams, and I’m not eager to get behind either side. If forced to pick, I’m going to grab the plus money. That’s the Red Wings in this spot. Give me the road team on Tuesday night.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings lost to the Avs and Golden Knights, and they play the Panthers next. The Red Wings have lost 4 of their last 5 games. The Red Wings are 3-3-2 SU on the road, 4-5-1 SU at home, and 9-9 ATS on the season.
The Detroit Red Wings average 2.61 goals per game and are scoring on 21.7 percent of their power-play opportunities. Viktor Arvidsson leads the Red Wings with 8 goals, 7 assists, and 51 shots. Alex DeBrincat has 7 goals, 9 assists, and 66 shots. Emmitt Finnie has 7 goals, 4 assists, and 38 shots. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 69 percent of their opponent’s power plays. John Gibson has given up 33 goals on 235 shots faced. Daniil Tarasov has allowed 15 goals on 185 shots. Michael Postava has allowed 4 goals on 35 shots.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues lost to the Predators and Devils, and they play the Mammoth next. The Blues have lost 5 of their last 7 games. The Blues are 3-6-1 SU on the road, 4-2-1 SU at home, and 7-10 ATS on the season.
The St. Louis Blues are averaging 2.94 goals per game and are scoring on 22.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Jimmy Snuggerud leads the Blues with 9 goals, 3 assists, and 39 shots. Mason McTavish has 7 goals, 5 assists, and 47 shots. Phillip Broberg has 4 goals, 9 assists, and 38 shots. Defensively, the St. Louis Blues are allowing 3.12 goals per game and are killing 84.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Joel Hofer has allowed 28 goals on 344 shots faced. Jordan Binnington has given up 21 goals on 141 shots.
Blues vs Red Wings Injury Report
The Blues will be without Dillon Dube. Torey Krug is out with an ankle injury. Tyler Tucker is out after knee surgery.
The Red Wings will be without Dylan Larkin. Albert Johansson is out with an undisclosed issue. Marco Kasper is out with an upper body injury. Mason Appleton is out with an undisclosed issue. Simon Edvinsson is out with a contract dispute. John Gibson is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
Why the St. Louis Blues will win
- The Blues have won seven of their last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Red Wings have lost each of their last six Tuesday road games.
- The Blues have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 Tuesday games.
- The home team has won the second period in each of the Blues’ last five games.
Why the Detroit Red Wings will win
- The Blues have lost four of their last five games as favorites following a road loss.
- The Red Wings have won three of their last four games as underdogs against the Blues.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games as underdogs following a road loss.
- The Blues have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games as favorites following a road loss.
- The Blues have lost the second period in each of their last four games.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Red Wings’ last five road games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the Blues’ last five home games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blues’ last eight games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last seven games.
St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts
- Jimmy Snuggerud has scored a goal in each of the Blues’ last four games as favorites.
- Robert Thomas has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances with the Blues as home favorites.
- Jimmy Snuggerud has recorded two points against the Red Wings this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Viktor Arvidsson has scored at least one goal in six of his last eight appearances against Central Division opponents.
- Justin Faulk has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five appearances in night games at Enterprise Center.
- Lucas Raymond ranks T1st in the league for shootout goals (2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The St. Louis Blues rank 8th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (84.44%).
- The St. Louis Blues rank 2nd in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (1.47).
- The Detroit Red Wings rank 28th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (68.97%).
- The Detroit Red Wings rank 27th in the league for goals per game this season (2.61).