St. Louis Blues vs Vancouver Canucks Pick and Betting Preview
St. Louis pays a visit to Vancouver on Saturday, hoping to shut down the Canucks snipers in hockey action at Rogers Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're going with the Vancouver Canucks in this one, they were listed as moneyline underdogs of 155 on most NHL hockey betting menus (such as Sportsbook) early today for Saturday's contest. The over-under total was at 5 earlier at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.9-1.7 victory for the Blues. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
St. Louis Blues vs Vancouver Canucks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The St. Louis Blues will try to spoil to the party on Saturday; they are 41-22-9 this season, while the Canucks are 27-31-12. St. Louis is 28-34-10 on the totals; Vancouver is 27-27-16. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Vancouver vs St. Louis injuries news.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 29-ranked Vancouver Canucks and the No. 10-rated St. Louis Blues in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Vancouver's No. 28-ranked offense, averaging 2.39 goals per game, against a Blues defense that ranks No. 12 at 2.57 goals allowed. The Canucks power play is averaging 16.9% while the Blues defense kills off 84.4% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
St. Louis was a 6-4 loser in its last match on the road against the Oilers. They lost as -150 underdogs, while the total score of 10 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
Vancouver lost its last outing, a 2-0 result against the Oilers on March 18. Bettors who backed the Oilers at -150 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (2) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Next Betting Matchups
St. Louis at San Jose, Tuesday, March 22nd
Vancouver at Winnipeg, Tuesday, March 22nd