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Pittsburgh Penguins vs St. Louis Blues Prediction & Betting Tips 12/30/2023

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Pittsburgh Penguins vs St. Louis Blues 12/30/2023:
  • We like the Blues on the moneyline (+153)
  • The Blues are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
  • Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under

Pittsburgh Penguins vs St. Louis Blues Preview

Betting on today’s Blues and Penguins game? Catch the action at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA, as the Penguins hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+.

This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Penguins are favored to win at home vs. the Blues. Check out BetCoco for Pittsburgh Penguins – St. Louis Blues odds

Pittsburgh Penguins vs St. Louis Blues Head-to-Head and Key Stats

In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Penguins are averaging 3 goals per game, compared to the Blues at 2. These figures have led to Pittsburgh posting a record of 2-1.

  • Across their three previous road games, St. Louis has an puck line mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 2 goals per game.
  • In their last three home games, Pittsburgh has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 4. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
  • Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Penguins have a strong record vs the puck line going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, St. Louis has an puck line mark of 4-6 while going 5-5 straight up.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs St. Louis Blues Prediction

Before their matchup against Pittsburgh, the Blues arrive with a 18-16-1 record. They hold a 5-6-0 record when considered the favorites and 13-10-1 when seen as the underdogs. For away games this season, they have a 7-10-1 record, while they are 11-6-0 when playing at home.

For their offensive performance, the Blues come in averaging 2.9 goals per game this season, which is 25th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 18th in the league. St. Louis’ offense is currently ranked 31st in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 3rd in the league.

Entering the game, goalie Joel Hofer has started 11 games this season. His current record stands at 7-5, and his save percentage is 0.47%.

The Penguins are set to face St. Louis with a 16-13-4 record. Their track record as favorites is 9-8-3, while they maintain 7-5-1 when considered underdogs. On the road, they have gone 8-7-3 this season and are 8-6-1 at home.

In terms of their offensive performance, the Penguins are averaging 3 goals per game this season, putting them in the 26th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 13th in the league. Pittsburgh’s offense is currently ranked 26th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 20th in the league.

Goalie Tristan Jarry gets the start and has made 23 starts this season. His record at this point is 10-11, and his save percentage is 0.87%.

In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Blues winning this one 4-3.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs St. Louis Blues Betting Tips

  • We like the Blues on the moneyline (+153)
  • The Blues are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
  • Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under

Pittsburgh Penguins Injury Report

  • Matt Nieto – Lower Body – Out
  • Bryan Rust – Upper Body – Out
  • Radim Zohorna – Illness – Questionable

St. Louis Blues Injury Report

  • Justin Faulk – Lower Body – Out
  • Marco Scandella – Face – Questionable
  • Anton Malmstrom – Undisclosed – Out

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