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- The Blues visit Boston with a record of 7-10-1.
- The Blues are are averaging 2.5 goals per contest so far.
- The Blues are coming off a 4-2 win vs. the Maple Leafs.
- The Bruins welcome the Blues with a 8-8-2 record.
- Boston is 18th in power play goals this season.
- The Bruins are coming off a 2-0 win vs. the Kraken.
Blues vs Bruins Preview
Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blues and Bruins. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on NHLN, and it's hosted by the Bruins at TD Garden in Boston, MA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Bruins as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals.
Blues vs. Bruins Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: St. Louis Blues at Boston Bruins
- Where: Boston at TD Garden
- Date: Saturday, November 16th
- Betting Odds BOS -1.5, STL +176 | BOS -211 O/U 5.5
Blues Preview: Can St. Louis Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?
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.
The Blues fell behind early, allowing a goal at 5:25 in the first period. They responded with four straight goals, including an empty-netter, before the Maple Leafs scored again in the third period.
Colton Parayko led the way for the Blues with two goals, including his second of the season at the 16:31 mark in the second period. He later added his third goal at 7:27 in the same period. Parayko also picked up his fifth assist on Pavel Buchnevich's empty-netter, which was his fourth goal of the season.
Jordan Kyrou scored his third goal of the year, finding the net at 11:52 in the second period. The Blues took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways in the game.
Defensively, the Blues will look to carry momentum from their previous game, where they allowed just two goals to Toronto. Jordan Binnington made 35 saves, posting a 94.6% save percentage. The Blues' defense also recorded 3 takeaways, 17 hits, and 17 blocks. The first goal they allowed came 5:25 into the first period, and the second came at the 13:52 mark of the third.
Bruins Preview: Can Boston Pull Off a Home 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, and the total of 2 goals fell well short of the pre-game line of 6.
Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at the 3:23 mark. Charlie Coyle added another at 9:57, giving the Bruins all the offense they needed. The defense held Seattle scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman making 23 saves.
Boston's offense managed just two goals in their 2-0 victory over Seattle, both coming in the first period. Justin Brazeau netted his 5th goal of the season, while Charlie Coyle followed with his 2nd, which came on a power play.
The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal and recorded 16 giveaways. They were credited with four assists, with Brad Marchand picking up his 7th assist of the season on Coyle's power-play goal.
Boston's defense was strong in their last game, leading to a 2-0 win over the Kraken. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves with a 100% save percentage, and the defense added 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks. After going up 2-0 in the first period, the Bruins shut out Seattle for the rest of the game.
Blues vs Bruins Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last ten road contests, the Blues offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. St. Louis posted an overall record of 4-6 while going 6-4 ATS.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Boston has an puck line record of 4-6 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 5-5 overall in these games.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Bruins have a straight up record of 0-3 and an puck line mark of 0-3.
- Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Blues have an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 against the spread.
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- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Bruins -211
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