The Vegas Golden Knights and St. Louis Blues meet Monday in the NHL action at the Enterprise Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Golden Knights vs Blues prediction.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights recently beat the Kraken and Blue Jackets while losing to the Lightning. The Vegas Golden Knights are averaging 3.17 goals per game and are scoring on 19 percent of their power play opportunities. Jonathan Marchessault leads Vegas with 38 goals, Mark Stone has 37 assists and Jack Eichel has 222 shots on goal. Defensively, the Vegas Golden Knights are allowing 2.94 goals per game and are killing 80.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Logan Thompson has given up 100 goals on 1,052 shots faced, and Adin Hill has allowed 78 goals on 908 shots. The Golden Knights have 83 points so far, two behind the Kings.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues recently beat the Senators and Wild, while losing to the Avalanche. The St. Louis Blues are averaging 2.86 goals per game and are scoring on 17.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Jordan Kyrou leads St. Louis with 25 goals, Robert Thomas has 50 assists, and Pavel Buchnevich has 177 shots on goal. Defensively, the St. Louis Blues are allowing 3.01 goals per game and are killing 78.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jordan Binnington has allowed 136 goals on 1,542 shots faced, and Joel Hofer has given up 63 goals on 746 shots.
St. Louis Blues Team Facts
- The Blues have won seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Blues have covered the puck line in each of their last nine games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Blues have lost the third period in each of their last four games as home underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last six games between the Golden Knights and Blues at Enterprise Center.
Vegas Golden Knights Team Facts
- The Golden Knights have lost each of their last four games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in 12 of their last 13 games as favorites following a win.
- The Golden Knights have won the second period in each of their last five games following a win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last six games at Enterprise Center.
Golden Knights vs Blues prediction
The Golden Knights are the better team and have won 4 of the last 6 games against the Blues, but I do lean toward St. Louis in this spot. The Blues are playing their best hockey of the season, with wins in 6 of their last 7 games, and they need to keep winning to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. The Blues have seen 21 of their 38 wins this season come at home. While Vegas probably should be favored, the value is with the Blues and the plus money at home. I’ll take it.