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Chicago Blackhawks at St. Louis Blues odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Chicago Blackhawks at St. Louis Blues odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Blackhawks (23-49-5) take on the St. Louis Blues (41-32-5) Wednesday at Enterprise Center. Puck drop is set for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blackhawks vs. Blues odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Hawks have traded wins and losses the last 6 games with the latest being a 4-0 setback against the Minnesota Wild Sunday. C Connor Bedard was quiet with just 1 shot in 18 minutes of ice time. Before that, he had points in 5 of 6 games.

The Blues are clinging to their playoff lives as they trail the Vegas Golden Knights by 5 points for the final Wild Card spot with 4 games to play. They’re going to be without 27-goal scorer LW Jake Neighbours, who is missing his 2nd in a row with an upper body injury. They clawed to a 6-5 shootout win over the Anaheim Ducks Sunday to snap a 2-game skid. C Robert Thomas continued his career year with a goal and 3 assists to give him 81 points in 78 games.

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Blackhawks at Blues odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Blackhawks +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Blues -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blackhawks +1.5 (-130) | Blues -1.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Blackhawks at Blues projected goalies

Petr Mrazek (18-28-4, 3.01 GAA, .908 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Joel Hofer (13-12-1, 2.74 GAA, .913 SV%, 1 SO)

Mrazek has been great in 2 April starts, going 1-1-0 with a 2.04 GAA and .945 SV%. He stopped 69 of 73 shots against the Dallas Stars and New York Islanders. He beat the Blues in Chicago Dec. 9, stopping 38 of 39 shots along the way.

The rookie Hofer suffered a 3-2 OT defeat Saturday against San Jose. He stopped 22 of 25. He had a really good March at 3-2-0 with a 2.21 GAA and .929 SV%. This will be his first shot at Chicago.

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Blackhawks at Blues picks and predictions

Prediction

Blues 4, Blackhawks 3

Moneyline

The Blues should win this one, but they have laid so many eggs against weaker teams that the -250 is even less of a consideration.

Instead, I’m going with CONNOR BEDARD ANYTIME GOAL +195. The last time these teams met, Bedard had one of the sickest goals of the season as he successfully performed the Michigan from behind the net.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Blues have won 3 of the last 4 meetings against the Hawks, and each of them were by 2+ goals.

It’s a risk, but the plus-money reward is worth it. Take the BLUES -1.5 (+110).

Over/Under

The Blues are 6-4 O/U over the last 10, but the Hawks are 3-7. This total would have cashed in 6 of the last 9 meetings and in 3 of 4 at Enterprise.

Take the OVER 5.5 (-115), but stay away if it swells to 6.

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St. Louis Blues at Nashville Predators odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s St. Louis Blues at Nashville Predators odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The St. Louis Blues (40-31-4) visit the Nashville Predators (43-28-4) Thursday at Bridgestone Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blues vs. Predators odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Predators lead 2-0

The Blues nipped the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 in overtime Monday as a heavy underdog (+185) on home ice with the Under (6.5) cashing. St. Louis has posted an 8-2-1 mark in the past 11 games, while cashing the Under in 3 of the past 4 outings, but the Blues remain 5 points back in the race for the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference.

The Predators are smack-dab in the middle of the playoff chase, 6 points clear of the Blues in the Central Division. Nashville has rattled off 3 straight wins in this series, including a pair of victories this season by a combined score of 13-5. The Over has cashed in 4 straight in the series, and 9 of the past 10 meetings.

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Blues at Predators odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:14 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Blues +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Predators -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blues +1.5 (-155) | Predators -1.5 (+130)
  • Over/Under: 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Blues at Predators projected goalies

Jordan Binnington (27-19-4, 2.82 GAA, .913 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Juuse Saros (32-23-4, 2.81 GAA, .907 SV%, 3 SO)

Binnington allowed just 2 goals on 38 shots in the 3-2 OT win against the Oilers last time out, and that April Fool’s Day start comes on the heels of a 6-3-1 mark, 2.46 GAA and .924 SV% in 10 starts in March.

Binner allowed 4 goals on 32 shots in his most recent start against the Predators Feb. 17 — a 5-2 home loss — and he allowed 4 goals on just 20 shots in relief vs. the Preds Nov. 24 — an 8-3 setback, also at home.

Saros coughed up just 2 goals on 31 shots in a 3-0 home loss to the Bruins Tuesday, but he literally received zero offensive support. He has dropped the past 2 starts after rattling off 5 consecutive victories.

He allowed just 2 goals on 37 shots in the February win over the Blues in the Gateway City, his only starting assignment against St. Louis this season.

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Blues at Predators picks and predictions

Prediction

Predators 4, Blues 3

Moneyline

The Predators (-200) will cost 2 times your potential return, and that’s too much risk for not enough return for a standalone bet. As far as a multi-team parlay, or bet boost, it can be excused using Nashville if the price is right, though.

AVOID.

Puck line/Against the spread

The BLUES +1.5 (-155) are a decent play, catching a goal and a half on the puck line. As underdogs, the Blues have covered the puck line in 8 straight games, winning 6 outright.

While the Blues have had trouble against the Predators lately in this series, losing 3 in a row, St. Louis actually holds a 5-4 edge vs. Nashville in the past 9 meetings, while covering on the line as an underdog in 4 of the past 7 tries.

Over/Under

OVER 6 (-105) is a decent play, and the price is right.

Yes, Nashville was shut out last time out by Boston, but the Over was 3-0 in the Preds’ previous 3 outings, with Nashville going for at least 4 goals in each of those games. In addition, Nashville has allowed 22 goals in the past 4 outings, or 5.5 goals per game (GPG).

St. Louis has cashed the Under in 2 in a row, and 3 of the past 4 outings, but the offense has posted a healthy 37 goals in the past 11 games, or 3.3 GPG, while allowing 21 goals in the past 7, or 3.0 GPG.

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Vegas Golden Knights at St. Louis Blues odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Vegas Golden Knights at St. Louis Blues odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Vegas Golden Knights (38-25-7) take on the St. Louis Blues (38-30-3) Monday at Enterprise Center. Puck drop is set for 8 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Golden Knights vs. Blues odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Knights beat the Columbus Blue Jackets, 4-2, to finish a 4-game homestand up 3-1 Saturday. C Jack Eichel had 2 goals and now has 4 in the last 4 games as the team navigates through injuries. They’re playing without captain Mark Stone (upper body), G Adin Hill (undisclosed) and newly acquired C Tomas Hertl (knee), and D Alex Pietrangelo (illness) is questionable. VGK sits in the final Wild Card spot, but it trails the LA Kings by 2 points for the 3rd spot in the Pacific Division. So it can make it into the playoffs in multiple ways.

The Blues likely have 1 way to make it in, and that’s in the final Wild Card spot, which Vegas is sitting in and the Blues trail by 4 points. The Blues are playing desperate hockey, winners of 6 of their last 7 after a 5-4 OT win in Minnesota Saturday. RW Jordan Kyrou had a hat trick, and LW Brandon Saad tucked the game-winner behind the goalie in overtime to win it and stave off a charging Wild team. With only 2 games on the docket tonight, this will be must-see TV.

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Golden Knights at Blues odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:10 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Golden Knights -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Blues +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Golden Knights -1.5 (+165) | Blues +1.5 (-200)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Golden Knights at Blues projected goalies

Logan Thompson (19-12-5, 2.77 GAA, .905 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Jordan Binnington (25-19-3, 2.85 GAA, .912%, 3 SO)

Thompson came on in relief of Hill, who departed Saturday with another injury. Thompson stopped 8 of 9 shots he saw and was good in his previous 2 starts as well. He stopped 41 of 43 fired his way. Thompson is 1-0-1 against the Blues this year and stopped 51 of 56 in the 2 games.

Binnington’s numbers are back in line with where they were after a couple of down years with some suspect defense in front of him. He’s tied for 6th in saves above expected, according to MoneyPuck.com. He has given up 4 goals in each of his last 2 starts, but he has a 2.46 GAA and .926 SV% this month. He faced VGK twice this season and allowed 5 goals on a blistering 48 shots and just 1 goal on 34 shots in the other.

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Golden Knights at Blues picks and predictions

Prediction

Blues 3, Golden Knights 2

Moneyline

Both teams are playing well as STL has won 6 of 7 and VGK has won 5 of 7. What sets the teams apart is Vegas’ size and STL’s goaltending. The Knights’ defensemen are massive, and the Blues’ goaltending has been just as massive.

VGK is opening a brutal road trip here before it goes to Nashville, Winnipeg and Minnesota. St. Louis is coming off an emotional OT win on the road and is the healthier bunch. I look for a low-scoring affair, because frankly, that’s the only way STL can win. And I’m taking the upset with BLUES +120.

Puck line/Against the spread

There’s no play here on the PL with the lines juiced. There is a prop that sticks out, though.

JORDAN KYROU OVER 2.5 SHOTS (-130).

Rouzy has 4 goals in 2 games, and a switch has been flipped where he is looking to score instead of trying to make plays. He has 3+ shots in 3 straight and 4 of 5.

Over/Under

This one has shifted to 6.5 at other places, and I would wait to see if BetMGM follows suit. Then I would nail the Under. This is playoff hockey, and if it gets into an offensive barrage, the Blues don’t stand a good chance. The Blues are 3-4-3 O/U over their last 10, and VGK is 5-5.

LEAN UNDER 6 (-105).

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St. Louis Blues at Dallas Stars odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s St. Louis Blues at Dallas Stars odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The St. Louis Blues and Dallas Stars open their 2023-24 seasons at American Airlines Arena Thursday. Puck drop is set for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blues vs. Stars odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Blues vastly underachieved last year and finished 37-38-7, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2018. They had some guys that were on expiring deals that didn’t make the locker room the most fun place to be, and the Blues cut bait and began a retool.

General manager Doug Armstrong said a couple of days ago he intends for this team to compete for one of the final playoff spots in the Western Conference. They added C Kevin Hayes to add some size in the middle and brought back fan-favorite C Oskar Sundqvist.

The Stars pushed the eventual Stanley Cup Champs Vegas Golden Knights to 6 games in the Western Conference finals last season before running out of gas. C Joe Pavelski had a monster postseason with 9 goals and 5 assists in 14 games. G Jake Oettinger struggled at times but was also a man possessed at other times between the pipes. His presence makes Dallas one of the favorites to win the Central Division.

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Blues at Stars odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:11 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Blues +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Stars -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blues +1.5 (-135) | Stars -1.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Blues at Stars projected goalies

Jordan Binnington (27-27-6, 3.31 GAA, .894 SV%, 2 SO last season) vs. Jake Oettinger (37-11-11, 2.37 GAA, .919 SV%, 5 SO last season)

Binner had his worst season as a pro last year, but the defense in front of him was atrocious. Night after night, they were beaten by backdoor tap-ins, and the team didn’t do a lot to remedy that outside of making changes to the coaching staff.

Binnington is known to be money in the playoffs, but his GAA and SV% have deteriorated over the last 4 years. He was 0-2 with a 2.04 GAA and .930 SV% against the Stars last year.

Oettinger was a dominant force in net last season at just 24 years old. He started 61 games for them and maybe became a little gassed in the postseason. His GAA and SV% ballooned to 3.06 and .895 in the playoffs, and he’ll be chomping at the bit to rectify that. He faced the Blues once last season and stopped all 25 shots in a shutout.

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Blues at Stars picks and predictions

Prediction

Stars 5, Blues 4

Moneyline

The Blues could make some bettors serious money this season because they could be a surprise team contending for a playoff spot. They have good, young talent they’re waiting to take the next step, and there are reinforcements on the way in the next couple of years. However, Dallas is clearly on a level ahead of them. The Stars won all 3 meetings last season, and they should take this one. However, we’re not going to risk -225 on it.

I will take STARS ML + OVER 4.5 GOALS (-131) at a more reasonable rate. Two of the 3 games last season had 5 goals. The Blues are a rush team that will have to outscore teams to win.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Blues allowed a ton of empty netters last season. It was almost a running joke as to how long after they pulled the goalie would the other team score. So I don’t trust them to stay within 1.

PASS.

Over/Under

I generally don’t like betting Over 6.5, and this is one that could definitely eclipse that number. So I’m going to stay away from this total.

There is a prop bet I like, though. JORDAN KYROU OVER 2.5 SHOTS (-155) is a good bet. He had at least 3 SOG in all 3 games against Dallas last year, and his number was generally 3.5. So take advantage of this smaller number while it lasts. The offense will go through him, and he has a shot at 40 goals if he stays healthy.

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Dallas Stars at St. Louis Blues odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Dallas Stars at St. Louis Blues odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Dallas Stars (45-21-14) open a home-and-home set with the St. Louis Blues (37-36-7) Wednesday at Enterprise Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Stars vs. Blues odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Stars sit 1 point behind the Colorado Avalanche in the Central Division with 2 games remaining; Colorado lost 2-1 in overtime to the Edmonton Oilers Tuesday. Dallas has just this 2-game home-and-home series with St. Louis remaining while Colorado faces the Winnipeg Jets and Nashville Predators — 2 tough divisional foes – to close out the season. The Stars will be motivated to take this one and are playing solid hockey, going 7-2-1 over the last 10 games.

The Blues have also been playing well; albeit too late in the season as they’re already eliminated from the playoffs. However, they have something to play for, too, as they need a point in 1 of these games to avoid their 1st losing season since 2005-06. The Blues are 6-3-1 in the last 10.

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Stars at Blues odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:30 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Stars -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Blues +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Stars -1.5 (+145) | Blues +1.5 (-175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Stars at Blues projected goalies

Jake Oettinger (36-11-11, 2.41 GAA, .948 SV%, 4 SO) vs. Jordan Binnington (27-26-6, 3.35 GAA, .892 SV%, 2 SO)

Oettinger stopped 12 of 13 shots fired his way Monday before he was pulled for the 3rd period with the 6-1 game out of reach against the Detroit Red Wings. The 24-year-old is 3-1-0 with a 1.62 GAA and .932 SV% in 4 April starts and really is one of the up-and-coming goalies to watch. He hasn’t faced St. Louis this year but went 1-1 and stopped 60 of 65 shots against them in 2022.

Binnington is 2-1-1 with a 2.70 GAA and .907 SV% in April. He’s closing out a rough season where the defense in front of him has been shoddy, and a couple of altercations have put a target on him in the media. He really has stood on his head to keep the team in games a lot this season, but he has allowed 2 goals or more in 26 straight outings. He took the loss and stopped 20 of 23 shots in a 4-1 loss to Dallas in November.

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Stars at Blues picks and predictions

Prediction

Stars 5, Blues 3

Moneyline

The Blues will put up a fight, but Dallas is too talented and has too much to lose to let this one go. The books agree and have priced the Stars at -165 on the road against a team playing well. You can take the ML if you think it goes to overtime, but I’ll PASS and look to the puck line.

Consider ANYTIME GOALSCORER: LW Jason Robertson (+105), too. He sits at 46 goals on the season, has 4 in the last 4 games and has scored in the last 3 games against St. Louis.

Puck line/Against the spread

Dallas is 24-16 on the puck line on the road this season, and St. Louis is 18-22 on the PL at home. Four of the last 5 Stars wins have been by multiple goals. The last 4 meetings between these teams have been 4-1 finals. The Blues are also tied for most empty-net goals allowed at 21.

STARS -1.5 (+145) feels like a winner.

Over/Under

We’ll buck some trends here because this should be an Over game. The Blues have scored 3 goals or more in 8 of the last 10 games and will come out firing in their last home game of the season.

The last 4 meetings between the teams have been 4-1 finals and the Under is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings overall and 4-0 in the last 4 in St. Louis. The Over has actually only hit twice in the last 10. However, St. Louis is a different team now and is scoring goals, going 8-2 O/U in the last 10. The Blues will push the Stars into another gear offensively.

LEAN OVER 6.5 (-105).

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St. Louis Blues at Columbus Blue Jackets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s St. Louis Blues at Columbus Blue Jackets odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The St. Louis Blues (28-31-5) travel to meet the Columbus Blue Jackets (20-37-7) Saturday at Nationwide Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Blues vs. Blue Jackets odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Blues doubled up the visiting San Jose Sharks by a 4-2 score Thursday, snapping a 2-game slide. Despite the win, the Blues are still just 2-6-2 across the past 10 games overall.

The Blue Jackets were tripped up 5-4 in overtime against the Pittsburgh Penguins last time out, and they have been outscored 14-8 in the past 3 games, going 0-2-1. The Over is 3-1 in the past 4 games for CBJ.

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Blues at Blue Jackets odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:20 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Blues -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Blue Jackets -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blues -1.5 (+200) | Blue Jackets +1.5 (-250)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Blues at Blue Jackets projected goalies

Jordan Binnington (22-23-5, 3.31 GAA, .894 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Michael Hutchinson (0-0-1, 4.52 GAA, .893 SV%)

Binnington allowed just 2 goals on 34 shots in Thursday’s 4-2 win against the San Jose Sharks. It was his first victory in 8 outings dating back to Feb. 16. He had allowed 3 or more goals in 7 straight starts before the win over the Sharks, too.

Hutchinson has been so-so since coming over from the Vegas Golden Knights in an NHL trade deadline deal. He allowed just a single goal on 16 shots in a relief appearance in Ottawa last Saturday. He coughed up 5 goals on 40 shots in a relief appearance Tuesday in Pittsburgh, coming on for the ill Elvis Merzlikins.

Merzlikins has left for his homeland of Latvia, as he was battling an illness, and then he had a death in the family. Daniil Tarasov will back up Hutchinson.

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Blues at Blue Jackets picks and predictions

Prediction

Blues 4, Blue Jackets 3

Moneyline

The BLUES (-115) are a solid play on the road in this battle of teams unlikely to qualify for the postseason.

The play is on St. Louis, as the Blue Jackets (-105) are a little shaky in the crease. While the Blues are just 2-5 in the past 7 trips to Columbus, back St. Louis.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Blue Jackets +1.5 (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return if you would like to back the home side, but you just need a little insurance. It’s not worth it.

PASS.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (-115) is the way to go.

The Over is 3-1-1 in the past 5 games overall for the Blues, while cashing at a 33-12-6 clip in the past 51 road games. The Over is 3-1-1 in the past 5 for the Blue Jackets against losing teams, too.

The Over is also 5-1-1 in the past 7 meetings, while hitting at a 14-6-4 clip in the past 24 meetings in Columbus.

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St. Louis Blues at Carolina Hurricanes odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s St. Louis Blues at Carolina Hurricanes odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The St. Louis Blues (26-27-3) travel to meet the Carolina Hurricanes (37-10-8) Tuesday at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Blues vs. Hurricanes odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Blues traded captain Ryan O’Reilly and forward Noel Acciari to the Toronto Maple Leafs, while also trading Vladimir Tarasenko to the New York Rangers last month. It had won 3 in a row from Feb. 11-16, but St. Louis has dropped the lst 2 games by a combined 11-3 margin.

The Hurricanes have won 3 in a row, including a 4-1 victory outside at Carter-Finley Stadium against the Washington Capitals in an NHL Stadium Series game. Carolina is 12-1-1 across the last 14 games, including a 4-0-1 mark across the last 5 against Western Conference foes.

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Blues at Hurricanes odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Blues +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Hurricanes -340 (bet $340 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blues +1.5 (+110) | Hurricanes -1.5 (-130)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +105 | U: -125)

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Blues at Hurricanes projected goalies

Jordan Binnington (21-19-3, 3.27 GAA, .893 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Frederik Andersen (13-4-0, 2.52 GAA, .903 SV%)

Binnington allowed 4 goals on 33 shots in a 4-1 loss at home against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, snapping a personal 3-game win streak. He is a solid 3-1-0 in February, but he has a so-so 3.25 GAA and .902 SV%.

Andersen was in the crease for the outdoor game against the Caps, stopping 24 of 25 shots in the victory, and he is 2-1-0 with a 2.68 GAA and .899 SV% in 3 starts this month.

Hurricanes backup Antti Raanta was in the crease for the 1syt meeting on Dec. 1 in St. Louis, stopping 12 of 15 shots before he was pulled after 2 periods in favor of rookie Pyotr Kochetkov, who ended up getting the win.

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Blue at Hurricanes picks and predictions

Prediction

Hurricanes 4, Blues 2

Moneyline

The Hurricanes (-340) will cost you over 3 times your potential return, and that’s just way too much risk for not enough reward in a standalone NHL game.

AVOID.

Puck line/Against the spread

The HURRICANES -1.5 (-130) are a decent play laying the goal and a half, cashing on the puck line in the last 2 games. Carolina is also 6-4 in the last 10 games as a favorite on the puck line, and it covered the puck line in the 1st meeting with the Blues.

Over/Under

The UNDER 6.5 (-125) is the lean, ever so slightly.

While the Over has dominated for St. Louis lately, it has just 3 goals across the last 2 outings, as the offense is a shell of itself with several veterans recently traded.

The Over has also been the play lately for the Hurricanes, but the Under is 6-2 in the last 8 games when playing on 2 days of rest. Carolina will keep the output of St. Louis to a minimum, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see a little bit of a hangover from the home side after all of the pomp and circumstance Saturday outdoors.

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New Jersey Devils at St. Louis Blues odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Devils at Blues odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New Jersey Devils (35-13-5) visit the St. Louis Blues (25-25-3) Thursday at the Enterprise Center. Puck drop is slated for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Devils vs. Blues odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

After a December stumble when they went 1-7-1, the Devils have rebounded and have been solid at both ends of the ice since going 11-2-1 in its last 14 games. New Jersey beat Columbus 3-2 on Tuesday.

The Blues are at home for their 3rd straight game, and they won the 1st 2 over Florida and Arizona. Those 2 wins came after 5 consecutive losses during which St. Louis coughed up 23 goals.

This is the 2nd meeting this season. St. Louis won 5-3 at New Jersey on Jan. 5

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Devils at Blues odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:30 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Devils -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Blues +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Devils -1.5 (+165) | Blues +1.5 (-200)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Devils at Blues projected goalies

Vitek Vanecek (23-5-3, 2.31 GAA, .916 SV%) vs. Jordan Binnington (20-18-2, 3.28 GAA, .892 SV%)

Vanecek has lost just once since Dec. 30, winning 11 of his last 12 starts. Over that span, the 27-year-old netminder has logged a .926 SV%.

Binnington defeated the Florida Panthers Tuesday, stopping 34 of 36 shots. He has won 4 of his last 6 starts at home.

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Devils at Blues picks and predictions

Prediction

Devils 4, Blues 3

Moneyline

New Jersey has averaged 3.72 goals per game over their last 18 contests. The Devils are 6-1-2 in their last 9 games on the road, and Vanecek has been solid in backing a good group of blueliners.

Binnington has been inconsistent and so has the scoring production past the top line. In puck-possession numbers, St. Louis has had some huge nights against bad teams of late. And the Blues have been at a significant expected-goals deficit against better clubs.

BET THE DEVILS (-150).

Puck line/Against the spread

The Devils have played in a slew of close games lately.  And leading scorer C Jack Hughes is out with an upper-body injury. There’s some added risk in getting the visiting squad by with a 2-goal cushion. PASS.

Over/Under

In the last 14 series meetings held in St. Louis, the Over has gone 10-4. And that’s the lean here with a rolling Devils offense.

TAKE THE OVER 6.5 (-105).

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St. Louis Blues at Winnipeg Jets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s St. Louis Blues at Winnipeg Jets odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The St. Louis Blues (23-24-3) and Winnipeg Jets (31-19-1) meet Monday at Canada Life Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Blues vs. Jets odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

St. Louis failed to cash as +207 underdogs Saturday in a 4-2 loss at the Colorado Avalanche. C Brayden Schenn and C Ivan Barbashev both scored for the Blues, who have lost 4 straight. St. Louis is 1-4 in its last 5 games vs. Western Conference teams.

The Jets lost as -219 home favorites Saturday as the Philadelphia Flyers routed Winnipeg 4-0. The Jets have lost 3 straight, but are 8-1 in their last 9 games after losing by 3 or more goals in their previous contest.

This is the 3rd meeting this season between these teams. The Jets won 4-0 as -112 home favorites in the 1st meeting on Oct. 24 and also cashed as -117 road favorites with a 5-2 win in the 2nd meeting on Dec. 8.

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Blues at Jets odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Blues +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Jets -220 (bet $220 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blues +1.5 (-135) | Jets -1.5 (+115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +115 | U: -135)

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Blues at Jets projected goalies

Jordan Binnington (18-17-3, 3.28 GAA, .891 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Connor Hellebuyck (23-15-1, 2.46 GAA, .923 SV%, 3 SO)

Binnington faced the Jets 3 times last season, going 1-1-1, allowing 10 goals on 112 shots, good for a 3.24 GAA and .911 SV%. In 17 road starts this season, Binnington is 9-7-1 and has allowed 56 goals on 518 shots, good for a 3.40 GAA and .892 SV%.

Hellebuyck is 2-0-0 in 2 starts vs. the Blues this season, allowing 2 goals on 56 shots, good for a 1.00 GAA and .964 SV%. In 21 home starts this season, the 2020 Vezina Trophy winner is 14-7-0 and has allowed 42 goals on 632 shots, good for a 2.03 GAA and .934 SV%.

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Blues at Jets picks and predictions

Prediction

Jets 4, Blues 1

Moneyline

PASS.

The Jets (-220) should win, but there is no need to risk more than 2 times your potential profit on the moneyline when Winnipeg should win by multiple goals. Bet the puck line or total instead.

Puck line/Against the spread

BET JETS -1.5 (-115).

Winnipeg is 7-0-1 vs. St. Louis in the last 8 meetings and is in a good spot to bounce back at home after an embarrassing loss vs. Philadelphia. The Jets have covered the puck line in 6 of their last 7 wins and should be able to take advantage of a Blues team on a 4-game skid. St. Louis has scored just 2 goals vs. Hellebuyck in 2 meetings this season and should struggle to score once again Monday.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6.5 (-135).

The Under is 4-0 in Winnipeg’s last 4 games after losing by 3 or more goals in its previous contest and 5-0 in the Jets’ last 5 vs. Central Division teams. The Jets have played low-scoring games vs. the Western Conference recently as the Under has hit in 9 of their last 10. Look for the Under to hit Monday as Hellebuyck dominates vs. St. Louis for the 3rd time this season.

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St. Louis Blues at New Jersey Devils odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s St. Louis Blues at New Jersey Devils odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The St. Louis Blues (18-17-3) visit the New Jersey Devils (24-11-3) Thursday. Face-off from Prudential Center is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Blues vs. Devils odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Blues posted a 6-5 shootout win Tuesday vs. Toronto after the Maple Leafs scored 4 goals in the 2nd and 3rd periods to erase an early Blues 2-0 lead in the final regular-season meeting. They split the season series 1-1.

The Devils drilled the Detroit  Red Wings 5-1 on Wednesday after a scoreless 1st period. New Jersey never trailed and at 1 point led 5-0 in winningthe season series 2-1.

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Blues at Devils odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Blues +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Devils -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blues +1.5 (-150) | Devils -1.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Blues at Devils projected goalies

Jordan Binnington (14-12-0, 3.21 GAA, .893 SV%) vs. Mac Blackwood (5-3-0, 3.05 GAA, .888 SV%)

Binnington started the Tuesday shootout win, allowing 5 goals on 25 shots and posted an SV% of only .800.

Blackwood last started in Monday’s 5-4 shootout loss vs. the  Carolina Hurricanes, a game in which he let up 4 goals on 47 shots and posted an SV% of .915.

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Blues at Devils picks and predictions

Prediction

Devils 5, Blues 4

Moneyline

PASS.

The Devils should win this game, but it won’t be easy. New Jersey is 0-7 in their last 7 home games, but that is a streak that I doubt will continue. The struggling Blues seem like the perfect team for the Devils to end the home losing streak. The favorite is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings and the Devils open as the narrow favorite here. But it will cost you nearly twice your money.

Puck line/Against the spread

BET BLUES +1.5 (-150).

This is you best bet for this game. The Blues are a tough team that is very  competitive despite this being a down season by their standards, so never count this squad out. The Blues have owned this matchup as of late and combine that with the Devils recent struggles at home and this will be a matchup that St. Louis will keep close.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 6.5 (-110).

The Over is the stronger play because of the Blues’ recent history, but the Under is stronger for the Devils. The Over is 4-1 in the Blues last 5 games playing on 1 day of rest, but the under is 5-1 in the Devil’s last 6 games vs. the Central Division. I lean toward the Over since the Devils have been playing very poorly at home and are playing the 2nd game of a back-to-back and fatigue may be a factor.

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