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Carolina Hurricanes vs. St. Louis Blues
April 12, 2024
The Carolina Hurricanes (50-22-7) aim to even the season series matchup against the St. Louis Blues (42-32-5) on Friday, April 12 at 8:00 PM ET at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The Hurricanes are moderately favored in this second showdown with the Blues, coming in with a moneyline at -195.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Hurricanes seek to extend their three-game winning streak and have won four out of their last five games. Their latest successful encounter was a 4-1 showing over the Boston Bruins, which marked their fourth time in this stretch where they won by two or more goals.
Their success has been in both home and away locations. They are currently second in the Metropolitan Division and are 23-12-3 on the road, which bodes well for their chances of winning.
The Hurricanes accumulate 3.35 goals and take 33.1 shots per game to reach that. They have been outstanding in power play opportunities, scoring 64 goals and giving up 34 in return, leading to a power play percentage of 26.9.
Their defense is also appealing in comparison to their offense. They allow their opponents to average 2.54 goals and 25.7 shots each game. Their penalty kill percentage is also an advantage, coming in at 86.4.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The Blues are 3-2 in their last five games and are riding a two-game win streak. Their most recent success was a 5-2 outing against the Chicago Blackhawks, which offers positive momentum as they compete back home.
They perform well at home, with a record of 24-13-2, and are looking to increase their win count. Despite their solid record thus far, they are only fifth in the Central Division. At this rate, they will miss the playoffs if they do not earn the Wild Card.
The Blues have been averaging 2.87 goals and taking 28.9 shots attempts a game. Their power plays are less robust than the Hurricanes, as the Blues have a power play percentage 78.2.
Their defense has allowed opponents to give up 31.2 shots and 3.05 goals each matchup. This is a slightly negative ratio when compared to their offense. In addition, their penalty kill percentage comes up short at 78.2.
Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick
If you want to check out appealing NHL betting odds, MyBookie is a great option. Currently, the Carolina Hurricanes have a great shot at winning on the road.
The last meeting was in January, with the Blues winning 2-1 in a shootout. However, the Hurricanes are positioned to find success based on recent momentum and stats on both sides of the puck.
Final Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -195
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