St. Louis Blues vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, 3/23/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: St. Louis Blues vs Detroit Red Wings

Date: Thursday, March 23, 2023

Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

TV: Bally Sports Detroit

The St. Louis Blues (31-33-6) are en route to Little Caesars Arena on Thursday where they will play the Detroit Red Wings (31-30-9).

The St. Louis Blues had a decent effort after finishing in a 2-2 tie against the Red Wings in their previous contest . St. Louis amassed 6 penalty mins in this matchup. Furthermore, they had 3 power play chances but didn't convert them into a score. The Blues had a below average offensive performance in this game. In the game, they were able to notch a goal on 2 out of the 22 shots they put on goal.

In terms of scoring goals, the St. Louis Blues have accumulated 217 goals (20th in the league) this year and have surrendered 253. For the current campaign, they have earned 68 points and their points percentage is .486. St. Louis comes into tonight with 207 power play opportunities and they have notched 42 goals during those chances, giving them a percentage of 20.29%. When playing at even strength, the Blues let the opposition score 211 goals while getting 175 of their own. St. Louis has taken 2,004 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.8%. The Blues have seen 2,273 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .889. St. Louis Blues opponents have earned 178 power play tries (31st in the NHL) and have scored 42 goals in those chances.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Jordan Binnington. Opponents have been able to score 575 goals versus Binnington in his pro hockey career and his goals against rate is 2.78. Binnington has taken the ice for 214 games throughout his pro hockey career. His save percentage is at .906 during his 12,421 minutes between the pipes. He has compiled an overall mark of 112-70-25 and he was named the starter in 210 games. Throughout his time in hockey, Binnington has compiled 108 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .514. Binnington has had 6,141 shot attempts taken against him and he has 5,566 saves.

When they were on the ice last, Detroit squared up with the Blues in a matchup where the Red Wings got the tie by a final score of 2-2. They had 3 power play attempts in this one and earned 1 out of those attempts. The Red Wings tallied 2 goals of the 30 shots on goal they were seeking.

This season, the Detroit Red Wings have 203 goals, 71 points, as well as a points percentage of .507. They have permitted 228 goals to be scored by way of 182 goals at even strength and 46 goals while they were shorthanded. The Red Wings have tallied 153 goals at even strength and 50 goals (14th in pro hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have earned 239 power play chances and they have a power play rate of 20.92%. Detroit has tried 2,013 shots (28th in professional hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 10.08%, while allowing the opposition 2,136 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 78.20% on the other teams 211 chances on the power play, and their save percentage sits at 89.3%.

Across the rink you will find Ville Husso between the pipes. His opponents are averaging 2.87 goals per contest and he has surrendered 298 goals altogether. Husso's quality start rate is 52.9% and he has made 55 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has been a starter 104 games and has racked up 6,223 minutes. Husso has accumulated a career mark of 59-32-13 and has been in net for 108 games. He has compiled 2,877 saves out of the 3,175 shots tried, giving him a save % of .906.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Detroit

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