In this article we will formulate a Blues vs Golden Knights prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 23rd at the Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

St. Louis Blues Betting Preview

The St. Louis Blues are 23-21-4 this year after they defeated Vegas by a score of 5-4 in a shootout in their last game. St. Louis led 4-2 in the third period, but they allowed two late goals to send the game to overtime, before winning in the shootout. The Blues were out shot by a total of 32-28, won 51.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got goals from Neighbours, Schenn, Walker, and Fowler, while Binnington stopped 28 out of 32 shots in the game.

Prior to that win, the Blues lost to the Hockey Club by a score of 4-2, but did beat the Flames by a score of 4-1 before that. St. Louis has won three of their last four games and they are currently fifth in the Central standings with 50 points. St. Louis has scored 2.83 goals per game and they have allowed 2.98 goals against per game, while also going 19.3% on the power play and 73.5% on the penalty kill this season. Jordan Kyrou has led St. Louis with 20 goals, 21 assists, and 140 shots on goal, while Dylan Holloway has added 15 goals, 21 assists, and 113 shots on goal. Jordan Binnington is 13-17-3 with a 2.86 goals against average and an .898 save percentage this year. 

Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights are 29-14-4 this season after they lost to St. Louis by a score of 5-4 in their last game. Vegas trailed 4-2 in the third period, but they did a great job to force overtime, before losing in the shootout. The Golden Knights recorded 32 shots on goal, won 48.6% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Dorofeyev, Eichel, Hertl, and Howden, while Hill stopped 24 out of 28 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Golden Knights lost to the Blackhawks by a score of 5-3 and the Hurricanes by a score of 3-2. Vegas has lost four games in a row and six of their last seven, and they are currently first in the Pacific standings with 62 points. Vegas has scored 3.38 goals per game and they have allowed 2.77 goals against per game, while also going 27% on the power play and 77% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with 12 goals, 46 assists, and 144 shots on goal, while Shea Theodore has added five goals, 38 assists, and 90 shots on goal. Ilya Samsonov is 11-6-1 with a 2.83 goals against average and an .898 save percentage this year. 

Why the Blues will beat the Golden Knights

• The Golden Knights have lost five of their last six games as favorites.
• The Blues have won five of their last six games as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Blues have covered the puck line in 15 of their last 16 games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as road favorites against Central Division opponents.
• The Blues have won the third period in each of their last four games following a road win.

Why the Golden Knights will beat the Blues

• The Golden Knights have won eight of their last nine games after coming off a shootout.
• The Blues have lost each of their last four games following an overtime win.
• The road team has covered the puck line in eight of the last nine games between the Golden Knights and Blues.
• The Blues have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games following an overtime win.
• The Golden Knights have won the second period in eight of their last nine games as road favorites after coming off overtime.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Blues’ last eight games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Four of the Golden Knights’ last five night games at Enterprise Center have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blues’ last 17 games following a shootout win.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last five games as road favorites.

St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts

• Brandon Saad has scored a goal in each of the Blues’ last four games as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• Jordan Kyrou has recorded at least one point in each of the Blues’ last 10 games as home underdogs.
• Cam Fowler has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five home appearances against Western Conference opponents.

Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts

• Tomas Hertl has scored at least one goal in four of the Golden Knights’ last five games.
• Victor Olofsson has recorded at least one point in each of his last 10 appearances in road games.
• Shea Theodore has recorded at least one assist in each of the Golden Knights’ last seven games against Central Division opponents.

Blues vs Golden Knights Prediction 

St. Louis comes into this matchup after picking up a shootout win against this Vegas team in their last game, and they will be at home for this contest. The Blues are 11-10-1 at home this year, while the Golden Knights are 11-8-3 on the road. Vegas has lost four games in a row and they have allowed five goals in three of those four losses. The Golden Knights are barely hanging onto first place in the Pacific division and I need to see better defense from them. Take the over in this game.