St Louis Blues vs Dallas Stars 4/13/23 – The St. Louis Blues will conclude their season against the Dallas Stars, as both teams finish at opposite ends of the Western Conference. The Blues currently hold a 37-36-7 record and will miss the playoffs, while Dallas Stars boast a 45-21-14 record and are in contention for playoff position in the Central Division. The Blues are hoping to cap off a difficult season with victory, while the Stars aim to head into the postseason strong. That makes this weekend’s game crucial for both teams. NHL betting odds are up for online bettors to place their bets on best teams.
St Louis Blues vs Dallas Stars
Date & Time: Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX
TV: ESPN
St Louis Blues vs Dallas Stars 4/13/23 Betting Odds
Blues
Moneyline: +185
Puckline: +1.5 (-125)
Total: 6 over (-125)
Stars
Moneyline: -225
Puckline: -1.5 (+105)
Total: 6 under (+105)
St Louis Blues vs Dallas Stars Analysis
In their previous matchup against the Minnesota Wild, the St. Louis Blues came up short 5-3. Overall, they had a decent offensive performance in that loss; scoring on 3 of 40 shots they attempted and having two power play opportunities but failing to convert. Furthermore, St. Louis accrued 8 penalty minutes during this contest. St. Louis Blues have scored 258 goals this season and allowed 292, giving them a points percentage of 0.506. In 234 power play opportunities, St. Louis has converted 45 goals for an impressive 19.23% success rate. At even strength, the Blues have allowed 235 goals while having 213 on offense. St. Louis has taken 2,298 shots with an efficiency rate of 11.2% and seen 2,581 attempts against them; their save percentage stands at 0.887. The Blues’ opponents have earned 210 power play opportunities and scored 57 goals from those chances. Goalkeeper Jordan Binnington will be in action this game.
At the conclusion of their last game, Dallas Stars took on the Red Wings and came out victorious by a final score of 6-1. Out of 22 shots on goal taken by Dallas, 6 goals were scored by them; additionally, they had 3 power play opportunities which yielded one goal each. The Dallas Stars have scored 214 goals at even strength and 61 while on the power play. After trying 2,546 shots and earning a shooting percentage of 10.80%, Dallas has allowed their opponents 2,409 attempts for an opponent shooting percentage of 10.80%. Overall, Dallas has earned 275 goals this year and registered 104 points with an efficiency rating of 0.650; they allowed 213 goals by way of 174 goals scored while having less men on ice. They currently possess 249 power play chances with an efficiency rate of 24.50%; they have earned a penalty kill rate of 83.61% on opponents’ 238 chances while earning 91.2% save percentage. From across the ice, Scott Wedgewood will likely be defending the net.
St. Louis Blues vs Dallas Stars Against the Spread
Blues are 5-0 in their last 5 Thursday games. Blues are 0-4 in their last 4 games playing on 0 days rest. Over is 5-1 in Blues last 6 vs. Central. Over is 41-12-6 in Blues last 59 road games. Blues are 3-9 in their last 12 vs. Central.
Over is 4-0 in Stars last 4 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 days situation. Under is 4-0-1 in the Stars last 5 home games. Stars are 4-0 in their last 4 overall. Stars are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. Central. Over is 5-1-2 in Stars last 8 vs. Central.
St. Louis Blues vs Dallas Stars Free Pick
The Blues are looking to cap off an upswing after a difficult season, while the Stars look to take control of this matchup on home ice and score often against the Blues. With only 2.66 goals allowed per game this season, the Stars should limit the Blues’ offense and secure victory with a commanding spread win on their home ice according to the top NHL betting sites.
Free Pick: Dallas Stars -1.5 (+105)
