In this article we will formulate a Golden Knights vs Blues prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, January 10th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 19-11-12 this season after they defeated Columbus by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Vegas trailed 2-0 in the first period, but they scored the next four goals to pull away with the win. The Golden Knights out shot Columbus by a total of 26-25, won 36.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Eichel, Howden, Smith (2), and Stone, while Schmid stopped 22 out of 24 shots, which was a .917 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Vegas defeated the Jets by a score of 4-3, but lost to the Blackhawks by a score of 3-2 before that. The Golden Knights have won two games in a row and they are currently first in the Pacific standings with 50 points. Vegas has scored 3.14 goals per game and they have allowed 3.02 goals against per game, while also going 25.6% on the power play and 82.0% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with 13 goals and 32 assists, while Mitch Marner has added nine goals and 35 assists. The projected starting goalie for Vegas is Akira Schmid, who is 12-4-5 with a 2.51 goals against average and an .894 save percentage this season.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues are playing a late game on Friday against Utah, which is not included in this article. The Blues are 17-19-8 this season after they lost to Chicago by a score of 7-3 in their last game. St. Louis led 1-0 early in the first period, but they allowed seven of the next eight goals in the lopsided loss. The Blues were out shot by a total of 35-30, won 39.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-5 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got goals from Stenberg, Walker, and Tucker, while Binnington stopped 28 out of 35 shots, which was an .800 save percentage.
Prior to that game, St. Louis defeated the Canadiens by a score of 2-0 and the Golden Knights by a score of 4-3. The Blues have won two of their last three games and they are currently seventh in the Central standings with 42 points. St. Louis has scored 2.50 goals per game and they have allowed 3.43 goals against per game, while also going 16.5% on the power play and 76.5% on the penalty kill this season. Robert Thomas has led St. Louis with 10 goals and 20 assists, while Pavel Buchnevich has added seven goals and 16 assists. The projected starting goalie for St. Louis is Joel Hofer, who is 9-9-2 with a 2.88 goals against average and an .897 save percentage this season.
Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win
- The Golden Knights have won each of their last nine night games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Blues have lost each of their last four road games.
- The Blues have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six night games.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in 11 of their last 12 home games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Golden Knights have won the third period in each of their last seven night games at T-Mobile Arena when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Blues’ last eight road games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Golden Knights’ last eight night games against Western Conference opponents at T-Mobile Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the last six Saturday games at T-Mobile Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last nine games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blues’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Jack Eichel has recorded at least one assist in each of his last eight appearances in night games.
- Mark Stone has scored a goal in each of the Golden Knights’ last seven games as favorites.
St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts
- Pius Suter has scored a goal in four of his last five road appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
- Pavel Buchnevich has recorded at least one assist in six of the Blues’ last seven games as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank T4th in the league in power play percentage this season (25.58%).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 7th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (82.00%).
- The St. Louis Blues rank 32nd in the league for goals per game this season (2.49).
- The St. Louis Blues rank 29th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.44).
Golden Knights vs Blues Prediction
Vegas comes into this matchup looking for their third win in a row and they have scored nine goals in their last two games. The Golden Knights are 9-6-6 at home this year, while the Blues are 7-11-3 on the road. St. Louis has split their last four games, but they do play Friday night, so they will be on a back to back. The Blues are scoring just 2.50 goals per game this season, which is terrible, and they have allowed at least four goals in two of their last four. Take Vegas -1.5 here.