Vancouver Canucks (14-8-4) vs St. Louis Blues (13-13-2)
Game Info: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:00 pm (Rogers Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Vancouver Canucks -170 / St. Louis Blues +145 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a St. Louis Blues vs Vancouver Canucks prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, December 10th at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues are 13-13-2 this season after they lost to Edmonton by a score of 4-2 in their last game. St. Louis cut the deficit to 3-2 in the third period, but they couldn’t find the tying goal in the loss. The Blues outshot Edmonton by a total of 31-21, won 43.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got goals from Holloway and Neighbours, while Binnington stopped 17 out of 21 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Blues defeated Calgary by a score of 4-3 and Winnipeg by a score of 4-1. St. Louis has scored 2.57 goals per game and they have allowed 3.11 goals against per game, while also going 16.9% on the power play and 78.1% on the penalty kill this season. Jordan Kyrou has led St. Louis with nine goals, 14 assists, and 81 shots on goal, while Jordan Binnington is 8-10-2 with a 2.93 goals-against average and a .897 save percentage.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks are 14-8-4 this year after they lost to Tampa Bay by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Vancouver led 1-0 in the first period and tied the game at two in the third, but they allowed the last two goals in the game for the loss. The Canucks were outshot by a total of 33-25, won 54.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got goals from Sherwood and Hughes, while Lankinen stopped 29 out of 32 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Canucks defeated Columbus by a score of 5-2 but did lose to Minnesota by a score of 3-2 before that. Vancouver has scored 3.27 goals per game and they have allowed 3.15 goals against per game, while also going 23.1% on the power play and 80% on the penalty kill this season. Quinn Hughes has led Vancouver with seven goals, 25 assists, and 84 shots on goal, while Thatcher Demko is expected to make his first start in net.
Why the Blues will beat the Canucks
- The underdogs have won five of the Blues’ last six games.
- The Canucks have lost six of their last eight home games against Central Division opponents.
- The Blues have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in 20 of their last 24 games as favorites following a loss.
- The Canucks have lost the first period in each of their last four games as favorites following a loss.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Canucks’ last eight games as home favorites following a home loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Fifteen of the Blues’ last 20 road games following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Canucks’ last five night games at Rogers Arena.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Blues’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Kiefer Sherwood has scored a goal in each of the Canucks’ last four games at Rogers Arena.
- Conor Garland has recorded at least one point in each of the Canucks’ last eight night games.
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canucks’ last six home games against Western Conference opponents.
St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts
- Robert Thomas has recorded at least one point in each of the Blues’ last 10 road games against Western Conference opponents.
- Dylan Holloway has scored at least one goal in three of the Blues’ last four road games.
- Robert Thomas has recorded at least one assist in 11 of the Blues’ last 12 road games against Pacific Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Vancouver Canucks are one of only four teams to win 5+ games when trailing after Period 1 this season.
- The Vancouver Canucks rank T28th in the league in short-handed goals this season (0).
- The St. Louis Blues rank T30th in the league for power-play goals this season (11).
- The St. Louis Blues rank 30th in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (0.61).
St. Louis Blues vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction
Vancouver comes into this matchup after losing two of their last three games, but they have been very solid to start this season. The Canucks are just 4-6-3 at home this year, while the Blues are 8-7-1 on the road. St. Louis has won two of their last three games and four of their last six, so they have some nice momentum coming into this game. I know the Canucks have a pretty solid record, but they have not played well at home. Take the Blues here.