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(26-45-6) St. Louis Blues vs. Anaheim Ducks (43-30-5)
Date: Sunday, April 24
Time: 8:37 PM ET
Venue: American Airlines Center
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Blues -265 Ducks +210(Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: St. Louis -1.5 -110 / Ducks +1.5 -110
NHL Betting Total: O/U 6.5
The St. Louis Blues and Anaheim Ducks face off on Sunday in an NHL showdown at the Honda Center. When these two teams faced off in December of 2021 it was the Ducks that won 3-2.
St. Louis Blues
St. Louis comes into this game with a 48-20-11 and away from home they have gone 22-11-6. The Blues faced off with the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday and it took overtime, but the Blues were able to win 5-4.
The Blues are averaging 3.74 goals per game while giving up 2.83 goals per game. The offense is ranked 4th in the NHL while their defense is ranked 11th in the league. In this game the defense needs to be strong.
Vladimir Tarasenko has been the top player for the Blues scoring 33 goals and adding 47 assists. Robert Thomas is also having a big season scoring 20 goals and adding 55 assists.
Anaheim Ducks
On the other side of this matchup is the Anaheim Ducks who sit with a 30-35-14 record overall and they have gone 17-18-5 at home. On Saturday the defense again struggled giving up four goals, and that led to the defeat.
Anaheim is averaging 2.76 goals per game while giving up 3.21 goals per game. The offense is ranked 24th best in the league while their defense is ranked 22nd. In this game, they need to get the offense going.
Troy Terry has been the top player for the Ducks scoring 36 goals and adding 28 assists for 64 points. Trevor Zegras has also scored 22 goals and added 28 assists.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Blues are 8-0 in their last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Blues are 6-0 in their last 6 road games.
- Blues are 5-0 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Blues are 9-1 in their last 10 games following a win.
- Over is 4-0 in Ducks last 4 Sunday games.
- Over is 4-0 in Blues last 4 games playing on 0 days rest.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Ducks last 4 vs. Central.
- Over is 9-1-1 in Blues last 11 road games.
Free St. Louis Blues vs. Anaheim Ducks NHL Prediction
I expect both defenses are going to struggle to score in this game on tired legs, and that is going to be the difference as this game is a high scoring affair. Look for both offenses to score at least three goals and this game is going to go over the total.
4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Over
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