St. Louis Blues vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction NHL Picks 10/26/24

In this article, we will formulate a St. Louis Blues vs Montreal Canadiens prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 26th at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

St. Louis Blues Betting Preview

The St. Louis Blues are 5-3-0 this year after they defeated Toronto by a score of 5-1 in their last game. St. Louis had their lead cut to 2-1 in the second period, but they scored the last three goals to pull away for the win. The Blues were outshot by a total of 41-27, won just 31.7% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got goals from Holloway (2), Neighbors, Texier, and Broberg, while Binnington stopped 40 out of 41 shots in the win.

Prior to that game, the Blues lost to Winnipeg by a score of 3-2 but did beat Carolina and the Islanders before that. St. Louis has scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 2.63 goals against per game, while also going 17.6% on the power play and 76.2% on the penalty kill this season. Jordan Kyrou has led St. Louis with two goals, seven assists, and 22 shots on goal, while Jordan Binnington is 2-3-0 with a 2.63 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage this year. 

Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview

The Montreal Canadiens are 2-4-1 this season after they lost to the Rangers by a score of 7-2 in their last game. Montreal cut the deficit to 4-2 in the second period, but they couldn’t get any closer in the loss. The Canadiens were outshot by a total of 45-23, won 52.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Montreal got their two goals from Nick Suzuki, while Primeau stopped 32 out of 35 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Canadiens lost to the Islanders, Kings, and Penguins. Montreal has scored 2.57 goals per game and they have allowed 3.86 goals against per game, while also going 23.1% on the power play and 88% on the penalty kill this season. Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki have led Montreal with seven points each, while Sam Montembeault is 2-3-0 with a 3.17 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage this year. 

Why the Blues will beat the Canadiens

• The Canadiens have lost 13 of their last 14 Saturday games.
• The Blues have won each of their last three road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The road team has covered the puck line in each of the Canadiens’ last four games.
• The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three home games.
• The Canadiens have lost the third period in each of their last three games as home underdogs.

Total Goals Facts

• Nine of the Blues’ last 10 games as road favorites following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Six of the Canadiens’ last seven home night games following a home loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last six games as underdogs.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blues’ last six games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.

Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts

• Nick Suzuki has scored a goal in eight of the Canadiens’ last nine games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one point in each of the Canadiens’ last 10 games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• Mike Matheson has recorded at least one assist in four of the Canadiens’ last five games.

St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts

• Pavel Buchnevich has scored a goal in four of the Blues’ last five games as road favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Jordan Kyrou has recorded at least one point in nine of the Blues’ last 10 road games.
• Brandon Saad has recorded an assist in each of the Blues’ last four road games against Atlantic Division opponents.

St. Louis Blues vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction 

Montreal comes into this matchup on a four-game losing streak and they have allowed 7, 4, 4, and 6 goals in those four games. The Canadiens have really struggled defensively in recent games and they are only scoring 2.57 goals per game this year. St. Louis has won three of their last four and they are 3-1-0 on the road this season. Binnington has been very solid in the net for the Blues and I like them to get the win here.