Columbus Blue Jackets vs St. Louis Blues prediction 12-8-23 NHL Picks

The St. Louis Blues look for a win after splitting their last 10 games. The Columbus Blue Jackets look to snap a 3-game losing streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a St. Louis Blues vs Columbus Blue Jackets prediction.

St. Louis Blues Betting Preview 

The St. Louis Blues split two games against the Golden Knights and lost last week to the Coyotes. The St. Louis Blues are averaging 2.88 goals per game and are scoring on 9.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Jake Neighbours leads St. Louis with 10 goals, Robert Thomas has 17 assists, and Jordan Kyrou has 84 shots on goal. Defensively, the St. Louis Blues are allowing 3.16 goals per game and are killing 78.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jordan Binnington has allowed 53 goals on 604 shots faced, and Joel Hofer has given up 22 goals on 222 shots.

St. Louis Blues Team Facts

• The underdogs have won seven of the Blues’ last eight games at Nationwide Arena.
• The Blues have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Blues have won the second period in each of their last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Blues’ last eight games.

More NHL Picks: Wild vs Oilers Prediction!

Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview 

The Columbus Blue Jackets have lost to the Bruins, Kings, and Islanders during this losing streak. The Columbus Blue Jackets are averaging 2.85 goals per game and are scoring on 13.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Boone Jenner leads Columbus with 13 goals, Zach Werenski has 18 assists and Adam Fantilli has 69 shots on goal. Defensively, the Columbus Blue Jackets are allowing 3.37 goals per game and are killing 87.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Spencer Martin has allowed 29 goals on 297 shots faced, and Elvis Merzlikins has given up 55 goals on 609 shots. The Blue Jackets are at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division with 21 points, four behind the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Facts

• The underdogs have won seven of the last eight games between the Blues and Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in eight of the last nine games between the Blues and Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.
• The Blue Jackets have won the first period in each of their last six games at Nationwide Arena following a road loss.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in 10 of the last 11 games between the Blues and Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.

St. Louis Blues vs Columbus Blue Jackets prediction

The Columbus Blue Jackets are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, but an argument can be made the Blues are the better team. The St. Louis Blues also have the rest advantage here, so getting plus money feels a bit strange. The Blues have also won 5 of the last 7 meetings against the Blue Jackets. I’ll gladly take a shot at the plus money with the road dog.