St Louis Blues vs Detroit Red Wings 3/23/23 – The St. Louis Blues will travel to Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Red Wings. St. Louis currently has a record of 31-33-6 while Detroit boasts an impressive 31-30-9 mark. These teams have met once this season, with Detroit emerging victorious. However, St. Louis Blues was the favorite by the best NHL betting sites to prevail in this game.
St Louis Blues vs Detroit Red Wings
Date & Time: Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Little Caesars Arena
St Louis Blues vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Odds
Blues
Moneyline: +117
Puckline: +1.5 (-225)
Total: 6.5 over (+104)
Red Wings
Moneyline: -129
Puckline: -1.5 (+195)
Total: 6.5 under (-115)
St Louis Blues vs Detroit Red Wings Analysis
St Louis Blues was a favorite in their last game but ultimately fell 3-2 to the Detroit Red Wings in a shootout. Marco Scandella and Robert Bortuzzo each scored one goal, while Joel Hofer stopped 28 out of 30 shots he faced. The Blues have been clicking offensively lately; scoring three or more goals in seven of their last 10 games to rank 19th for goals per game and 29th in shots per game this year. Unfortunately, St. Louis has struggled defensively and goaltending-wise this season; ranking 26th for goals against per game and 24th for shots against per contest respectively – meaning they will likely not make the playoffs this year.
Detroit Red Wings had been an underdog in their previous game, yet they managed to come from behind and defeat the St. Louis Blues 3-2 in a shootout. Alex Chiasson and Filip Zadina each scored one goal while Magnus Hellberg stopped 20 out of 22 shots faced. Recently, Detroit has struggled on offense; scoring two or fewer goals in six of their last nine matches; ranking 23rd for goals per game and 27th in shots per contest. Their defense has been strong but goaltending slightly below average at 20th for goals against per game and 10th for shots against per game respectively; thus far. Detroit has fallen back in the Eastern Conference standings suggesting it is unlikely they will make the playoffs this year.
St. Louis Blues vs Detroit Red Wings Against the Spread
Under is 6-1 in Blues last 7 in the second game of a home-and-home situation. Blues are 1-6 in their last 7 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Blues are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Blues are 4-1 in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Blues are 4-1 in their last 5 in the second game of a home-and-home situation.
Under is 2-0-2 in Red Wings last 4 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Under is 5-0 in Red Wings last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Under is 4-0-1 in Red Wings last 5 games following a win. Over is 4-0-1 in Red Wings last 5 home games. The Red Wings are 0-6 in their last 6 games playing on 1 day’s rest.
St. Louis Blues vs Detroit Red Wings Free Pick
Though they lost the last meeting, St. Louis has had Detroit on the ropes lately. The Blues are 6-2-2 in their last 10 games against Detroit and have been playing well on offense while the Red Wings have struggled recently. According to NHL betting forums, St. Louis will seek revenge here and take down Detroit.
Free Pick: St. Louis Blues +1.5 (-225)
