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Vancouver Canucks vs St. Louis Blues Prediction 3/20/25 NHL Picks
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St. Louis Blues (34-28-7) vs Vancouver Canucks (32-25-11)
March 20, 2025 at 07:30 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: St. Louis Blues -142 / Vancouver Canucks +120 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Canucks vs Blues prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, March 20 at Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, MO. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks (32-25-11, 31-37 ATS) have been fairly inconsistent of late as they lost five of the previous ten games. Still, the Canucks did win three of the last four, defeating the Flames, Blackhawks, and Jets, while the lone loss came against the Hockey Club. Vancouver will open its six-game road trip with this tilt in St. Louis. The Canucks are 4th in the Pacific Division Standings with 75 points, 11 behind the first-placed Golden Knights.
The Canucks average 2.78 goals per game this year (23rd), while they allow 3.00 GPG (20th). Quinn Hughes leads the team with 65 points (16 G and 49 A). Elias Pettersson contributes 43 points (15 G and 28 A), while Conor Garland has 41 points (17 G and 24 A).
Kevin Lankinen (24-13-7) will likely take his place in the cage for the Canucks on Thursday against the Blues. The 29-year-old is allowing 2.53 goals per game this year with a .904 SV% and four shutouts.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues (34-28-7, 40-29 ATS) have been playing very well over the past few weeks as they recorded nine victories in the previous 12 games. The Blues are currently on a three-game winning streak after beating the Wild, Ducks, and Predators, scoring 16 and allowing just four goals in the process. St. Louis is 5th in the Central Division Standings with 75 points, 23 behind the leaders Jets.
The Blues score 2.93 goals per game on average (18th), while they concede 2.93 GPG (15th). This season, Jordan Kyrou leads the team with 58 points (29 G and 29 A). Robert Thomas has 56 points (17 G and 39 A), while Dylan Holloway chips in with 54 points (22 G and 32 A).
Jordan Binnington (21-21-4) is expected to start for the Blues at the goal on Thursday against the Canucks. The 31-year-old is allowing 2.81 goals per game this year with a .897 SV% and three shutouts.
Why the Blues will beat the Canucks
- The Blues have won each of their last four home games.
- The Canucks have lost each of their last four night games at Enterprise Center against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Blues have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight home games.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games following a home win.
- The Blues have won the third period in seven of their last eight night games at Enterprise Center following a road win.
Total Goals Facts
- Six of the Canucks’ last seven games against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the last three night games between the Canucks and Blues have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 16 of the Blues’ last 17 games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last six games following a win.
Matchup/League Facts
- The St. Louis Blues rank 4th in the league for Period 2 goals allowed per game this season (0.80).
- The St. Louis Blues rank 27th in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (1.00).
- The Vancouver Canucks rank 31st in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (0.88).
- The Vancouver Canucks are one of only four teams to lose a game when leading by 3 or more goals after Period 1 this season.
Canucks vs Blues Prediction
The Blues won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including three of the last four. The rivals have played two games this season and the series is tied at 1-1; the Blues won 4-3 in Vancouver, while the Canucks were better 5-2 in St. Louis. The Blues are in better form right now and I am leaning toward them. The Blues won each of their previous four home games and I am backing them to make it five in a row. I believe we’ll see a bunch of goals; I expect the hosts to score at least four, which they did in the last three games. Go with the Blues.
