Carolina Hurricanes (12-6-5) visit the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri, on Thursday to take on the St. Louis Blues (11-11-0) in a battle between two surging teams.
St. Louis is 7-3 in its last ten games, while the Hurricanes have won back-to-back games.
NHL Schedule
The Hurricanes vs Blues picks is one of 11 NHL games on the NHL schedule Thursday night.
It’s also the first meeting between the two teams this season. Carolina defeated St. Louis 7-2 in the last meeting between the two teams in March of last season.
The Carolina Hurricanes standings have the team in third in the Metropolitan Division, while the Blues are sixth in the Central Division.
Carolina is coming off back-to-back 3-2 victories over the Pittsburgh Penguins and Calgary Flames.
St. Louis has lost three of its last four games but had a seven-game winning streak before that stretch. They’ll be hoping to get back on track against Carolina.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. St. Louis Blues Odds
The Hurricanes are the big moneyline favorites for the Hurricanes vs Blues picks, despite playing on the road. Carolina is at -136 moneyline favorite, while the Blues pay out +123.
The Hurricanes are also paying out +185 on the -1.5 puckline, while the Blues are paying out -215 on the +1.5 puckline. The over/under for the Hurricanes vs Blues picks is set at 6, with the over and under paying out +105 and -116, respectively.
Matchup Information
- Date and Time: December 1, 2022, 8 p.m. EST
- Venue: Enterprise Center
- Location: St. Louis, Missouri
- How to Watch: BSMW and BSSO
Carolina Hurricanes vs. St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
Carolina was one of the NHL teams expected to contend for the Stanley Cup this season, and while they haven’t quite met expectations, they’re still third in the Metropolitan Division.
Carolina is 7-3-4 away from home this season and has one of the best defenses in the league.
Hurricanes’ NHL Team Leads
The Hurricanes lead all NHL teams in shots on goal allowed per game at just 26.1, yet they’re eighth in goals allowed at 2.74. Their offense has held them back, however.
The Hurricanes have scored just 2.7 goals per game, tied for the fourth-worst in the league. Sebastian Aho and Martin Necas are tied for the team lead in NHL player stats with 25 points. However, only six players have at least 10 points.
Blues’ Stats
The St. Louis Blues stats aren’t all that inspiring, but they’ve been able to maintain a .500 record nonetheless.
The Blues are T24th in goals at 3.55 per game and T25th in goals allowed at 3.55 per game. They’ve been able to remain somewhat competitive in the Central Division with timely goal-scoring.
Robert Thomas leads the Blues in scoring with 19 points in 25 games, while Jordan Kyrou is second with 18 points.
Ryan O’Reilly has been a bit of a disappointment this season. The 31-year-old center has just 10 points in 22 games after recording 58 points in 78 games last season.
Starting Goaltenders
Antti Raanta
Antti Raanta is the expected starting goaltender for the Hurricanes. The veteran is 4-2-2 with a 2.47 goals-against average (GAA) and a .901 save percentage.
Frederik Andersen, the team’s starting goaltender, is on the NHL injury report with a lower-body injury.
Jordan Binnington
Jordan Binnington is likely to get the nod in goal for the Blues. The 29-year-old Canadian is 9-8-0 with a 3.05 GAA and a .900 save percentage.
He allowed three goals on 23 shots in his last start against the Stars.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
Carolina is among the best road teams in the league this season and, riding a two-game winning streak, will be looking to keep the positive momentum going.
St. Louis is starting to cool off following a seven-game winning streak. Yet, the over seems like a safer bet than picking a winner here.
Raanta has allowed three goals in five of his last seven starts, and Binnington has allowed 13 goals in his last three starts.
He’s also prone to extend cold streaks, which is important to remember when making NHL picks.
NHL Pick: Over 5.5 (-110)
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