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St. Louis Blues vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
February 13, 2024
The St. Louis Blues (28-21-2) are seeking their third win in a row as they face the Toronto Maple Leafs (26-18-8) on Tuesday, February 13, at 7:00 PM ET at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. The Maple Leafs are moderate favorites to win at home with a moneyline at -200.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The Blues are currently on a two-game win streak and they have gone 4-1 in their last five battles. Their most recent win was a 7-2 outing over the Montreal Canadiens, marking their second straight win on the road in this stretch.
Robert Thomas leads the Blues in several key categories. This includes 57 points, 18 goals, and 39 assists. His performance here will be a key indicator of whether they will succeed or not.
The Blues typically net 2.92 goals per game with 29.0 shots, maintaining a 17.1 power play percentage and recording 26 goals for and 28 against. However, their power play opportunities appear to be slightly lacking.
On the defensive end, they concede an average of 3.04 goals per game and encounter 31.8 shot attempts, showcasing a less favorable ratio compared to their offensive stats. Notably, their penalty kill percentage stands at 79.3, indicating solid defensive capabilities.
Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview
The Maple Leafs are coming off of a 5-3 loss to the Ottawa Senators. This put them at 3-2 over their last five games and they have an opportunity to get back on track at home.
Their offense is heavily dependent on William Nylander, who leads them with 65 points and 40 assists. Auston Matthews also leads them in scoring, as he has accumulated 42 goals.
The Maple Leafs show an average of 3.44 goals and 33.1 shots per game. In power plays, they have scored 38 goals and allowed 31, leading to a 26.6 power play percentage that will be crucial against the Blues.
Defensively, they allow an average of 3.22 goals and face 30.5 shots per game, making them a formidable team. This gives them a slight chance for success with some breathing room on offense. Their penalty kill percentage at 78.2 is comparable to the Blues.
Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick
The most recent NHL betting odds from MyBookie show the Toronto Maple Leafs as slight favorites (-200) for this matchup. The Maple Leafs have had limited success at home with a record of 12-10-2, while the Blues are only 13-12-1 on the road.
The Maple Leafs are more likely to find success at home than the Blues are on the road, especially with their current averages. Despite the Blues recent success, they typically allow more goals scored than they can put up themselves.
Final Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -200
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