St. Louis vs. Utah: NHL Match Prediction
St. Louis will try to continue their winning streak on November 8. The team will play at home again, where they will face Utah. Andre Tourigny charges have not been performing at their best this season, but will they be able to give the Blues a worthy fight? Our experts will answer this question and many others in the forecast, which also contains the most relevant bets
Match announcement
St. Louis Blues
USACurrent form
St. Louis had a four-game road trip that ended in disastrous results. The team suffered humiliating defeats to rivals of their level in the form of Montreal and Ottawa with scores of 2:5 and 1:8, respectively. Both goalies, Hofer and Binnington, showed their worst side and were unable to save the club from disgrace. The Notes also failed to cope with Philadelphia, but this time they managed to avoid a rout, losing by a minimal difference of one goal (1:2).
However, having returned to their home arena, the team was able to rehabilitate themselves before the fans. In the very first match, they confidently dealt with a very powerful opponent in the person of Toronto with a score of 4:2. This time, Binnington showed himself in all his glory, reflecting 35 shots out of 37. Then the team hosted Tampa Bay on the road and was again able to achieve the desired result, winning with a score of 3:2. The entire defensive line distinguished itself, which did not allow the attacking Tampa to realize its potential. Indeed, at home, the "musicians" show a great game and have practically not lost this season, which allows them to remain in the playoff zone.
Disqualifications and injuries
We must not forget that St. Louis has huge problems with its roster. Five players are in the infirmary: Broberg, Josev, Krug, Leddy and Thomas. Holloway and Kapanen are also questionable.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, St. Louis scores 2.6 goals per game.
It is worth noting that the Blues have had problems with offensive productivity throughout the season.
- The Notes converted just 13% of their power play attempts.
Even when playing with a one-man advantage, the team rarely scores goals.
Utah Hockey Club
USACurrent form
Utah had a very successful start to the season, earning a lot of points early on, but quickly losing ground as the short-term upswing gave way to a long decline. The team failed to achieve the desired result for four games in a row, and the losing streak was broken in a match with Calgary, where they managed to crush the Flames with a score of 5:1. This time, the attack line showed an excellent game, but the most productive was defenseman Sergachev, who scored a goal and also made two assists. One cannot help but note the efforts of goalie Ingram, who blocked 30 shots.
True, the debutants were unable to consolidate their success. The team went to visit Vegas, where they predictably suffered a defeat (3:4 OT). However, it is worth noting that Andre Tourigny charges played quite confidently and were able to give a worthy rebuff to the clear favorite. Then the team had to play an even more powerful competitor in the person of Winnipeg, which led to a dry rout (0:3). Utah was unable to resist the leader of the Western Conference, and in three periods they were able to make only 21 shots on goal. Indeed, this season the former Arizona has serious problems with creating dangerous moments in attack, which is one of the reasons for the failures.
Disqualifications and injuries
Only two defensemen are in the Utah infirmary: Durzi and Marino. All other players remain in action.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Utah allows 3.5 goals per game.
The team shows weak defensive play, which often leads to a large number of goals conceded.
- The Salt Lake club averages 10.5 penalty minutes per game.
It is also worth noting the club undisciplined play, which gives its opponents an advantage.
Trends
Bet 2nd period: total over 1.5 goals
In five of the six head-to-head matches, the teams scored more than one goal in the second period.
1.57Goal in each period bet - yes
In four of the six head-to-head matches, the teams scored a goal in each period.
1.50Tip and bets
St. Louis has shown excellent results at home, where it has suffered only two defeats this season. In the upcoming match, the team has an excellent opportunity to once again prove its superiority over a far from serious opponent, who is currently on the decline. Indeed, Utah is not in the best shape, losing to almost all opponents on its way. It will be even more difficult for the former Arizona to prove itself on the road, which means it is better not to take risks and make a confident bet in favor of the home team.
Our prediction is a victory for St. Louis in the match at 1.91
Bet on total
It is worth noting that both teams cannot boast of a reliable game in defense this season and quite often lose points because of this, letting in a large number of goals. It is unlikely that the clubs will be able to improve their game in defense in such a short period of time, which means that we choose total over as the second bet.
Forecast - total over 5.5 goals for 1.82
Bet on the outcome of the first period
In the first period, St. Louis has every chance to earn an advantage, since the team, thanks to the support of its home crowd, should create pressure on Utah, which the league debutants will most likely not be able to cope with, given their problems in defense.
Prediction - St. Louis win in the first period with a handicap of (0) for 1.84
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