In this article, we will formulate a Blues vs Red Wings prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, April 1st, 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 40-28-7 this year after they defeated Colorado by a score of 2-1 in their last game. St. Louis allowed Colorado to tie the game at one in the first period, but they scored the only goal in the final 40 minutes to get the win. The Blues were outshot by a total of 29-27, won 37% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got goals from Bolduc and Buchnevich, while Binnington stopped 28 out of 29 shots in the game.
Prior to that huge win, the Blues defeated the Predators by a score of 3-2 and the Canadiens by a score of 6-1. St. Louis has won nine games in a row, and they are currently fifth in the Central standings with 87 points. St. Louis has scored 3.00 goals per game, and they have allowed 2.81 goals against per game, while also going 21.4% on the power play and 73.1% on the penalty kill this season. Robert Thomas has led St. Louis with 19 goals, 49 assists, and 133 shots on goal, while Dylan Holloway has added 26 goals, 36 assists, and 177 shots on goal. Jordan Binnington is 25-21-4 with a 2.70 goals against average and a .901 save percentage this year.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings are 34-33-6 this season after they defeated Boston by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Detroit had their lead cut to 2-1 in the second period, but they were able to play solid defense and get the win, despite not scoring in the final 39 minutes of the game. The Red Wings outshot Boston by a total of 22-21, won 51% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Detroit got goals from Kasper and Raymond, while Talbot stopped 20 out of 21 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Red Wings lost to the Senators by a score of 4-3 and to the Avalanche by a score of 5-2. Detroit has lost four of their last six games, and they are currently sixth in the Atlantic standings with 74 points. Detroit has scored 2.84 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.18 goals against per game, while also going 28.8% on the power play and 68.5% on the penalty kill this season. Lucas Raymond has led Detroit with 26 goals, 47 assists, and 171 shots on goal, while Alex DeBrincat has added 33 goals, 29 assists, and 215 shots on goal. Alex Lyon is 12-9-1 with a 2.84 goals against average and an .896 save percentage this year.
Why the Blues will beat the Red Wings
- The Blues have won each of their last nine games.
- The Red Wings have lost seven of their last eight road games.
- The Blues have covered the puck line in nine of their last 10 night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four night games following a win.
- 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.
Total Goals Facts
- Five of the Blues’ last six night games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the Red Wings’ last five games against the Blues following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last 10 games as underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blues’ last six games as favorites against the Red Wings.
St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts
- Dylan Holloway has recorded at least one point in each of the Blues’ last 14 games as favorites.
- Dylan Holloway has recorded an assist in each of the Blues’ last eight games as home favorites.
- Dylan Holloway has scored a goal in four of the Blues’ last five night games at Enterprise Center.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Patrick Kane has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight appearances at Enterprise Center.
- Dylan Larkin has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances with the Red Wings as underdogs against the Blues.
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Blues vs Red Wings Prediction
St. Louis rolls into this matchup as the hottest team in the NHL with nine straight wins, and they will be on home ice here. The Blues are 20-14-3 at home this year, while the Red Wings are 15-17-3 on the road. Detroit has played pretty poorly over the last month, and they need to string some wins together if they want to get back in the playoff conversation. St. Louis has been very good defensively in recent games, as they have allowed two goals or fewer in eight of their last nine. Take the Blues to get another win here.