St. Louis Blues (28-26-6) vs. Dallas Stars (38-19-2)
March 2, 2025 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Dallas Stars -250 / St. Louis Blues 200; Over/Under: 5.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Stars vs Blues Prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, March 2nd at Enterprise Center. Let’s take a look at a Dallas Stars vs. St. Louis Blues pick.
The Stars have won the last three games over the Blues, including in late January when they won 2-0.
Blues on Tired Legs
The Blues are on tired legs after their game on Saturday against the LA Kings. The break came at a good time, and they had won three games in a row into the game against the Kings. On Thursday, they went on the road and knocked off the Washington Capitals 5-2. Phillip Broberg couldn’t be slowed down, scoring two goals. Joel Hofer was in goal and saved 16 of the 18 shots he faced. Even though he won, he wasn’t dominant and will need to be even more precise if he gets the start here.
Overall, the Blues have struggled, but I hope they finally have their season back on the right track. The Blues are averaging 2.82 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.98 goals per game. Jordan Binnington was in goal on Saturday night, so the Blues could turn to Hofer again in this game. He sits with an 11-7-2 record and gives up 2.83 goals per game. Before the win against the Capitals, the Blues had lost the last five games that he had appeared in.
What an Offensive Outburst for Dallas
It was quite the offensive outburst for Dallas in the last game against the LA Kings on Friday. At the end of the first period, they were up 3-1, and they never looked back. Roope Hintz didn’t score a goal but had four assists. Logan Stankoven was the top goal scorer, finishing with two. Jake Oettinger was in goal and saved 29 of the 31 shots he faced. The Stars scored four goals two games ago against the Columbus Blue Jackets, but the defense gave up six. Oettinger saved 23 of the 25 shots that he faced.
The Stars are averaging 3.36 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.56 goals per game. The offense is ranked 4th in the league, and getting the offense out to a fast start will be key here. Liam Bischsel is dealing with a concussion and is doubtful for this game. Tyler Seguin is still dealing with a hip injury and is out for at least a while longer. Oettinger could get the start here, and they will need him to be more like he was in the last game and less like what he was two games ago.
Stars vs Blues Prediction
Hofer was able to pick up a win in the last game, but he still wasn’t dominant, and it will all fall apart here. Hofer struggled heading into that game, and it will get even worse. The Stars’ offense has been potent all season, averaging 3.35 goals per game. The Blues offense will feel the harmful effects of tired legs. The Stars are 4-1 in their last five games and have gone 7-1 in their last eight games on Sunday. The Stars have the offense to come out ahead. The Stars will jump out to a fast start and never look back. Back the Stars on the puck line.
