In this article we will formulate a Detroit Red Wings vs St. Louis Blues prediction for this NHL game on Monday, December 23rd at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings are 13-16-4 this season after they lost to Montreal by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Detroit led 1-0 in the first period, but they allowed the last five goals in the game for the loss. The Red Wings were outshot by a total of 24-21, won 42.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Detroit got their lone goal from Veleno, while Lyon stopped 19 out of 24 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Red Wings lost another game to Montreal by a score of 4-3 but did beat Philadelphia and Toronto before that. Detroit has scored 2.64 goals per game and they have allowed 3.24 goals against per game, while also going 22.7% on the power play and 68.1% on the penalty kill this season. Lucas Raymond has led Detroit with 13 goals, 20 assists, and 67 shots on goal, while Alex Lyon is 5-5-0 with a 3.09 goals-against average and an .894 save percentage this year.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues are 15-16-4 this year after they lost to Florida in overtime by a score of 2-1 in their last game. St. Louis led 1-0 in the first period, but they failed to score any more goals and lost in overtime. The Blues recorded 27 shots on goal, won 50.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got their lone goal from Sundqvist, while Hofer stopped 25 out of 27 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Blues lost to Tampa Bay by a score of 3-1 and New Jersey by a score of 4-1. St. Louis has scored 2.46 goals per game and they have allowed 3.06 goals against per game, while also going 15.6% on the power play and 76.7% on the penalty kill this season. Jordan Kyrou has led St. Louis with 14 goals, 14 assists, and 100 shots on goal, while Jordan Binnington is 8-13-3 with a 3.00 goals-against average and a .896 save percentage this year.
Why the Red Wings will beat the Blues
- The Blues have lost each of their last four night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Red Wings have won each of their last four games at Little Caesars Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in each of their last four night games following a road loss.
- The Blues have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games at Little Caesars Arena.
- The Blues have lost the second period in five of their last six road games.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Blues’ last five games has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Red Wings’ last six night games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last eight games between the Blues and Red Wings.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blues’ last 13 games against opponents on a losing streak.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Patrick Kane has recorded an assist in nine of his last 10 appearances with his team as a home favorite against the Blues.
- Lucas Raymond has scored a goal in six of the Red Wings’ last seven night games at Little Caesars Arena.
- Patrick Kane has recorded at least one point in 15 of his last 16 appearances with the Red Wings as home favorites.
- Lucas Raymond has scored the last goal in four of the Red Wings’ last five night games at Little Caesars Arena.
St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts
- Alexandre Texier has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances against the Red Wings.
- Pavel Buchnevich has recorded a point in eight of his last nine appearances in road games.
- Ryan Suter has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five appearances with his team as an underdog against the Red Wings.
Detroit Red Wings vs St. Louis Blues Prediction
Detroit comes into this matchup after losing two games in a row against the lowly Canadiens and they have really struggled so far this season. The Red Wings are 7-8-2 at home this year, while the Blues are 9-8-3 on the road. St. Louis has lost three games in a row and they have scored one goal in each of those losses. The Blues are scoring just 2.46 goals per game this season and even though I don’t trust the Red Wings, I can’t back this St. Louis offense. Take the Wings at home.