St. Louis Blues vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 11/26/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: St. Louis Blues vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Sunday, November 26, 2023

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: NBC Sports Chicago

Odds/Point Spread: Blues (-167) Blackhawks (+135)

The St. Louis Blues (10-8-1) are traveling to United Center on Sunday where they will go up against the Chicago Blackhawks (6-12-0). The line on this contest has the Blues at -167 and the Blackhawks are coming in at +135. The total has been set at 7.

The St. Louis Blues were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 8-3 defeat against the Predators in their previous contest . St. Louis accrued 15 mins in the box for this game. They also had 4 chances with the advantage and were able to notch 1 goal. The Blues were neither impressive or disappointing offensively in this loss. In the outing, they earned a goal on 3 of the 39 shots they tried.

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St. Louis Blues opponents have tallied 50 power play tries (32nd in hockey) and have a total of 11 goals in those attempts. The Blues thus far have had 609 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .903. St. Louis has attempted 573 shots and holds a shot percentage of 9.6%. At even strength, the Blues have surrendered 48 goals while having 50 as an offensive unit. St. Louis skates onto the rink with 59 power play opportunities and they have scored 5 goals out of those attempts, giving them a rate of 8.47%. For the current season, they sit with 21 points and their points % is .553. When it comes to scoring goals, the St. Louis Blues have racked up 55 goals (27th in hockey) on the campaign and have given up 59.

The man in net for this game is Jordan Binnington. Opponents have been able to score 638 goals against Binnington in his professional hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.79. Binnington has participated in 237 games throughout his NHL career. His save percentage currently is .906 for his 13,715 mins played. He has accumulated a mark of 122-78-27 and was named the starter in 230 games. Over the course of his pro career, Binnington is sitting with 118 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .513. Binnington has had 6,808 shot attempts taken against him and has garnered 6,170 saves.

In their last game, Chicago faced off against the Maple Leafs in an outing where the Blackhawks earned a victory by a score of 4-3. They had 3 chances on the power play in this one but didn't put one in the back of the net. The Blackhawks converted 4 goals out of the 34 shots on goal they were seeking.

On the campaign, the Chicago Blackhawks have 47 goals, 12 points, in addition to a points percentage of .333. They have permitted 66 goals to be scored by way of 53 goals at even strength and 13 goals while they were shorthanded. The Blackhawks are sitting with 41 goals at even strength and 6 goals (30th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have earned 60 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 10.00%. Chicago has taken 492 shots (31st in hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 9.55%, while allowing the opposition 600 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 77.59% on their oppositions 58 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.0%.

Across the rink you will find Petr Mrazek in the crease. He has a tally of 8,693 saves out of 9,583 shots tried, giving him a rate of .907. Mrazek has compiled a lifetime record of 154-130-34 and has been in net for 345 games. He has made the start in 316 games and has accumulated 19,248 mins. Mrazek's quality start percentage comes out to 51.3% and he has earned 162 quality starts in his pro career. The opposition is averaging 2.77 goals/game and he has yielded 890 goals in total.

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

Tony's Pick: Take St. Louis (-167)

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