St. Louis Blues vs Boston Bruins Prediction, 4/12/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: St. Louis Blues vs Boston Bruins

Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Location: TD Garden in Boston, MA

TV: NESN

Odds/Point Spread: Blues (+110) Bruins (-135)

The St. Louis Blues (42-20-10) are on their way to TD Garden on Tuesday where they will play the Boston Bruins (45-22-5). The line on this matchup has the Blues at +110 while the Bruins open at -135. The total has been set at 6.

The St. Louis Blues were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 6-1 win against the Islanders in the last game they played. The Blues had a good offensive performance and it was apparent in this victory. While out there on the ice, they were able to notch a goal on 6 of the 31 shots they put on goal. Additionally, they had 4 chances with extra men on the ice but weren't able to score. St. Louis earned 8 penalty minutes in this matchup.

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Concerning their scoring, the St. Louis Blues have earned 262 goals (4th in the National Hockey League) over the course of the season and have allowed 204. For the current season, they have racked up 94 points and their points percentage sits at .653. St. Louis steps onto the ice with 209 power play chances and they have scored 54 goals out of those chances, garnering them a percentage of 25.84%. When playing at even strength, the Blues let the opposition score 171 goals while getting 208 on offense. St. Louis has tried 2,201 shots and holds a shot percentage of 11.9%. The Blues have had 2,269 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .910. St. Louis Blues opponents have 200 power play opportunities (22nd in pro hockey) and have tallied 33 goals in those chances.

The man in goal for this game is Ville Husso. Husso has participated in 52 contests over the course of his professional hockey career. He has an overall record of 31-12-6 and he started in 48 games. Opponents have scored 130 goals versus Husso in his NHL career and his average for goals against per game is 2.64. Husso has seen 1,523 shots against him and has recorded 1,393 saves. His save percentage is at .915 for his 2,958 mins between the pipes. Throughout his time in hockey, Husso has accounted for 27 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .563.

When they were on the ice last, Boston went up against the Capitals in a game where the Bruins were on the wrong end of the score by a score of 4-2. They had 4 opportunities on the power play in this matchup but weren't able to notch a goal. The Bruins recorded 2 goals out of the 30 shots on goal they pursued.

Boston has attempted 2,590 shots (3rd in the league) and has earned a shooting percentage of 8.69%, while allowing the other team 2,070 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 82.61% on their opponents 230 chances on the power play, and their save percentage sits at 90.7%. They have recorded 209 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 22.49%. The Bruins have earned 178 goals at even strength and 47 goals (15th in the league) while having a power play advantage. They have allowed 193 goals to be scored by of a combination of 153 goals at even strength and 40 goals while they were shorthanded. On the campaign, the Boston Bruins have notched a total of 225 goals, 95 points, as well as a points percentage of .660.

On the other side of the ice you will find Jeremy Swayman protecting the net. He has racked up 1,108 stops out of 1,199 shots attempted, giving him a save % of .924. Swayman is the owner of a career record of 27-13-3 and has been in goal for 44 games. He was named a starter in 43 games and has been on the ice for 2,598 minutes. Swayman's quality start percentage is 69.8% and he has made 30 quality starts in his pro career. Teams are averaging 2.10 goals/game and he has conceded 91 goals overall.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Boston (-135)

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