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Both clubs are approaching the confrontation after three defeats in a row, but the reasons for the failures are noticeably different. St. Louis is having trouble implementing the points, while most of Detroit's have practically stopped working. Our betting tip takes into account the results of the previous face-to-face meeting, and the bet assumes the return of the hosts to the winning path
Command Analysis
St. Louis Blues
The Blues' away series ended with a 1-0 defeat to Nashville:3. Jim Montgomery's team managed to open the scoring thanks to Jimmy Snaggerud's puck in the majority, but gradually allowed the opponent to seize the initiative. In the second period, the visitors scored only six shots on target, and then conceded the decisive goal. Joel Hofer blocked 26 shots, but his teammates couldn't provide him with enough support up front.
In the last three games, St. Louis scored only one point, losing to the Rangers (1:3) and New Jersey (4:5 OT). At the same time, before the unsuccessful stretch, the team beat Detroit (5:4) and Boston (4:1). Robert Thomas continues to be responsible for organizing the attacks, and Philip Broberg actively helps in most of them. An additional boost should be the return of defender Logan Maiu, who has recovered from an injury to his arm and has been able to take to the ice again.
Detroit Red Wings
The last defeat against Colorado with a score of 0 turned out to be especially unpleasant for the Red Wings.:4. Todd McLellan's team started the game well and outscored the opponent in the first period with a score of 13:5, but failed to take advantage of their opportunities. After the break, the Avalanche seized the initiative and realized the numerical advantage three times. Goalkeeper Daniil Tarasov blocked 25 shots, but the situation could not be fixed.
Earlier, Detroit lost to Vegas (1:2) and Tampa Bay (2:4), and the last victory was won over Florida (5:3). After a successful performance in Sunrise, the team dramatically decreased its performance, scoring only three goals in three meetings. Lucas Raymond remains one of the most dangerous strikers, and the young Michael Brandsegg-Nygaard is gradually gaining a foothold in the leading ranks. However, the weak implementation of the majority and mistakes in the minority continue to hinder the guests.
The previous meeting of the teams ended with a 5-4 victory for St. Louis, and then the Blues managed to achieve the result on someone else's court. Now the hosts have the opportunity to rectify the situation in front of their fans, where the team is acting noticeably more confidently. The main advantage may be playing in the majority, as Detroit is experiencing serious difficulties in neutralizing the numerical advantage of its opponents. The return of Maya should also help strengthen the defense and add options when launching attacks.
In recent meetings, the guests have practically stopped creating danger ahead, and the unsuccessful play of special teams further complicates the situation. St. Louis also does not demonstrate stable performance, so you should not count on a confident advantage from the first minutes. However, Montgomery's team has already found an approach to this opponent and has a sufficient number of experienced performers. In an equal fight, we expect a slight advantage for the hosts, choosing their victory taking into account overtime and shootouts.
Our prediction is that St. Louis will win the match in 1.70
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