The Vancouver Canucks will face the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center, hoping to break a two-game road losing streak. Vancouver recently secured a 2-1 win over the Washington Capitals, while St. Louis suffered a 2-0 defeat to Dallas. Despite Vancouver’s victory, St. Louis holds the upper hand in their recent matchups, winning 8 of the last 10 encounters. The Blues are favored to win, leading the season series 1-0, with the opening odds at -115.
Betting Overview: Blues Favored, Canucks Under Pressure
For this game, the moneyline favors St. Louis at -115, implying a 53% chance of victory. The Canucks are underdogs with a +100 line. The spread sees the Canucks at +1.5 (-265), while the Blues are at -1.5 (+220). The over/under total for the game is set at 5.5 goals. Vancouver’s recent struggles, especially on the road, make this an uphill battle for them as they try to recover from consecutive losses on their travels.
The Canucks are led offensively by Quinn Hughes, who has 14 points and 40 assists. J.T. Miller and Brock Boeser also play key roles in Vancouver’s attack. However, Vancouver’s defense has been a concern, allowing 3.17 goals per game. Goalie Kevin Lankinen has a 2.58 GAA and .905 save percentage. With a record of 21-17-10 and ranking 24th in offense and 25th in defense, Vancouver will need to shore up their defensive game to stand a chance against the Blues.
Blues’ Key Players: Kyrou Leads the Offense, Binnington in Goal
The Blues’ offense is led by Jordan Kyrou, who has 42 points, including 21 goals and 21 assists. Dylan Holloway and Robert Thomas also contribute significantly to the team’s offensive depth. Despite their scoring abilities, St. Louis has struggled to find consistency recently, dropping two consecutive games. Defensively, they give up 2.98 goals per game, ranking 18th in the league. Goalie Jordan Binnington has a 2.84 GAA and .845 save percentage. The Blues’ overall record of 23-23-4 shows room for improvement, but they remain the favorites for this game.
St. Louis has been effective offensively at home, scoring seven goals in their last three games. Their power play has also been productive, converting over 18% of opportunities. Vancouver, on the other hand, has been inconsistent on the road, conceding 12 goals in their last three games. While Vancouver excels on the power play, their offensive struggles have limited their goal production. St. Louis’ strong defensive performance and efficient special teams should allow them to contain the Canucks’ offense and secure a win in this matchup.
