In this article, we will formulate a Blues vs Senators betting prediction for this NHL showdown on Thursday, March 21st at the Canadien Tire Centre. We will take a look at:
-The St Louis Blues recent form and recent player performance
-The Ottawa Senators recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Blues and Senators
Senators Defense Has Struggled
The Senators defense has been a struggle heading into this game, and over the last two games they have given up 13 points total. In the last game against the Boston Bruins, they looked awful, and they ended up losing 6-2. The Senators are averaging 3.13 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.55 goals per game. The defense has been a major issue, and they are going to really struggle to defend here. Tim Stutzle has scored 17 goals and added 47 assists so far this season.
Blues Need This Win
With the Blues trying to compete for a Wild Card spot, every win is important and this is a game that they need to win. In the last game against the Colorado Avalanche, the Blues scored three goals, but the defense gave up four goals and that led to the defeat. The Blues are averaging 2.79 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.01 goals per game. The offense has been inconsistent, and the offense is going to need to be better here. The Blues will meet the Wild and Golden Knights after this one.
Ottawa Senators Team Facts
- The Senators have lost seven of their last eight games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Senators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as favorites.
- The Senators have lost the first period in five of their last six games as favorites.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Senators’ last nine games as home favorites.
St. Louis Blues Team Facts
- The Blues have won three of their last four games as underdogs.
- The home team has covered the puck line in seven of the Blues’ last eight games.
- The Blues have won the third period in four of their last five night games at Canadian Tire Centre.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Blues’ last six games following a loss.
Senators vs Blues Betting Prediction
The Blues need this win, and they are going to find success here. The Blues averaging 2.79 goals, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Senators defense gave up six goals in the last game, and they are going to really struggle to defend here. The Blues will have no issue running up the score here. Back the Blues to get the job done on the money line.