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St. Louis Blues vs Vancouver Canucks prediction 1-4-24 NHL Picks

St. Louis Blues (18-17-1) vs Vancouver Canucks (24-10-3)
2024-01-04 20:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: St. Louis Blues +126 / Vancouver Canucks -156 --- Over/Under: 6.5
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The Vancouver Canucks and St. Louis Blues face off on Thursday in an NHL showdown at the Enterprise Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Canucks vs Blues prediction.

Blues Offense Has Been Struggling

The Blues offense has been struggling heading into this game and over the last three games they have scored only five goals total. In the last game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, they scored two goals but the defense gave up four goals. The Blues overall is averaging only 2.89 goals while their defnese is giving up 3.25 goals per game. The offense is ranked 26th and they are going to need to find a way to get the offense going here. Robert Thomas has scored 15 goals and added 24 assists. 

Canucks Offense Looks to Build on Last Game

The Canucks offense sure looked good in the last game scoring six goals against the Ottawa Senators and they are going to need the offense to be good again here. Pius Suter had a strong game scoring two goals and adding an assist. The Canucks on the season are averaging 3.83 goals while their defense is giving up 2.56 goals per game. The offense is ranked 26th in the league while the defense is ranked 10th. J.T. Miller is having a big season scoring 16 goals and adding 34 assists. 

Canucks vs Blues Betting Prediction 

The Canucks are going to have no issue getting the job done here. The Canucks defense is giving up 2.56 goals per game and they are going to really lockdown again in this game. The Blues offense has been a major issue heading into this game and it’s going to be no difference in this game. Look for the Blues to score only a goal or two and that is going to be the difference here. Back the Canucks on the puck line. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: Canucks -1.5

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