The St. Louis Blues (7-10-1) travel to face off against the Boston Bruins (8-8-2) on Saturday, November 16th. This game will be played at TD Garden in Boston and televised on NHLN. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 1:00 ET.
Blues vs Bruins
The St. Louis Blues Are Coming Off A Win
With a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, the Blues improved to 7-10-1 this season. St. Louis covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total line of 6 goals resulted in a push.
After trailing 1-0 in the first period, the Blues responded with four unanswered goals. Three different players contributed to the scoring, with Colton Parayko leading the way with two goals.
The Boston Bruins Are Coming Off A Win
Boston evened their record at 8-8-2 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken. The Bruins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, with the total set at 6 goals.
Both goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 16:37 and Charlie Coyle adding a power-play goal at 10:03. Boston’s defense held Seattle scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman making 23 saves.
St. Louis Offense Breakdown
Colton Parayko led the way for the Blues, scoring twice on his only two shots on goal. He now has 3 goals on the season, adding a 5th assist on Pavel Buchnevich’s empty-netter, which was Buchnevich’s 4th goal of the year. Jordan Kyrou also found the net for the 3rd time this season, scoring unassisted in the second period.
After a scoreless first period, the Blues put up three goals in the second. They took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. Ryan Suter picked up two assists, bringing his total to 3 for the season.
Bruins Offense Breakdown
Boston’s offense was held to just two goals in their 2-0 win over the Kraken, both coming in the first period. Justin Brazeau netted his fifth goal of the season, while Charlie Coyle added his second, scoring on a power play.
The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but struggled with giveaways, totaling 16. They were unable to find the net after the 10:03 mark in the first period.
St. Louis Team Defense
Jordan Binnington had a strong performance, making 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage. The Blues’ defense also contributed 3 takeaways and 17 hits. St. Louis allowed the first goal 5:25 into the first period and another late in the third, but they secured the win with an empty-netter.
Boston Team Defense
On the defensive side, the Bruins will look to carry over their strong performance from their last game, where they shut out the Kraken 2-0. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves with a 100% save percentage, and the defense added 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks.
Blues vs Bruins Trends
- In their last five road games, St. Louis has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 4. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-4 while going 3-2.
- Although Boston has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 4-6. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Bruins have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 0-3.
- Although the Blues have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the puck line going 1-2.
Blues vs Bruins Prediction
For those seeking a straight moneyline bet, the Bruins are the top choice. Nonetheless, with a payout of -211, you might want to use this bet as a part of a parlay to get better odds.
If you’re looking for my recommendation on the puck line, I suggest taking the Blues to cover. Even if the Bruins manage to win outright, this game is expected to remain competitive, and the Blues should cover the puck line.
If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.
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Last updated:November 16, 2024 Blues, Bruins