Game Information
St. Louis Blues (11-12-7, 29 points) vs Boston Bruins (17-13-0, 34 points)
Time: 7pm CT Tuesday
How to watch: FanDuel Sports Network
DraftKings Odds
Moneyline: Blues -148, Bruins +124
Total: 5.5 (over -110, under -110)
Blues, Bruins Meet Again
The St. Louis Blues meet the Boston Bruins for the second time in less than a week when the two teams tangle tonight at Enterprise Center.
The Bruins beat the Blues 5-2 this past Thursday in Boston.
Can Blues Win Three Straight?
The Blues enjoyed a productive weekend after the defeat in Boston, sweeping two games in Canada on Saturday and Sunday against the Senators and Canadiens. Tonight, the Blues have a chance to win a third straight game for the first time all season.
Incredibly, the Blues (29 points) are just two points behind the 7th and 8th place teams in the Western Conference (31 points). The situation would be more dire in the Eastern Conference where the 7th and 8th place teams have 34 points.
Bruins In Good Form
The Bruins have put together back-to-back wins starting last Thursday against the Blues, followed by a 4-1 victory against the Devils on Saturday - meaning Boston comes to St. Louis with a rest advantage.
The Bruins also have an edge on special teams in this one with top-7 units in the NHL:
Power play: BOS 25.0% (5th), STL 19.0% (16th)
Penalty kill: BOS 83.0% (7th), STL 77.3% (26th)
My Pick
Once again, the Blues are a substantial favorite against the Bruins - and I don’t understand it. This price should be closer to a pick ‘em.
Fading the Blues when they are expected to win has been extremely profitable this season, as they are just 2-11 on the moneyline when listed as a favorite.
And as I mentioned in last week’s Blues/Bruins preview article, if this game goes to overtime, I would recommend sprinkling a live wager at the end of regulation on Boston to win. The Bruins are 6-0 in overtime games this season, while the Blues are 0-7.
Back the Bruins, and make the Blues prove they can win three in a row.
Pick: Bruins on the moneyline at +124 on DraftKings (bet to +100)
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