In this article, we will formulate an Ottawa Senators vs St. Louis Blues Prediction for this NHL game at the Canadian Tire Centre on Tuesday, October 29th.
Senators’ Defense Hasn’t Been Good Enough
The Senators defense hasn’t been good enough, and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against the Vegas Golden Knights they lost 6-4 and in the last game against the Colorado Avalanche they ended up listing 5-4. Brady Tkachuk had a strong game, scoring a goal and adding two assists. The Senators on the season are averaging 3.75 goals while their defense is giving up 3.75 goals per game. The offense is ranked 7th in the league, while the defense is ranked 28th. On the season, Tkachuk has scored four goals and added seven assists. The Senators will face the Rangers following this one.
Blues Coming off a Bad Game
The Blues are coming off a bad loss in the last game against the Montreal Canadiens. The Blues scored two goals while the defense gave up five goals and that led to the defeat. Jordan Binnington saved 21 of the 25 shots that he faced. The Blues are averaging 2.89 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.89 goals per game. The offense is ranked 22nd in the league, while the defense is ranked 7th. In this game, the defense is going to need to be really good. If the defense struggles, this is going to be a long game. The Blues will meet the Flyers after this game.
Why the Blues Will Beat the Senators
- The underdogs have won four of the last five games between the Blues and Senators.
- The Senators have lost each of their last four games as favorites following a road loss.
- The Senators have failed to cover the puck line in 11 of their last 12 games as favorites.
- The Blues have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games as underdogs.
- The Blues have won the third period in each of their last three night games at Canadian Tire Centre.
Ottawa Senators vs St Louis Blues Prediction
The Blues are coming off a bad game, but they are going to bounce back in a big way here. The Blues defense is giving up 2.89 goals per game, and they are going to step up in a big way here. The Senators’ defense, on the other hand, is giving up 3.75 goals per game, and they are going to be awful again here. The Blues are going to pick up another win here, and they will end up coming out on top. Back the Blues on the money line.