St. Louis Blues vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, 2/24/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: St. Louis Blues vs Detroit Red Wings

Date: Saturday, February 24, 2024

Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

TV: ABC

Little Caesars Arena is where the Detroit Red Wings (29-20-6) will go up against the St. Louis Blues (29-24-2) on Saturday.

The St. Louis Blues had a rough game after their 4-2 loss against the Maple Leafs in their previous game. The Blues had a below average offensive outing in this defeat. For the outing, they tallied a score on 2 of the 21 shots they put on goal. They also had 2 attempts on the power play and were able to notch 1 goal. St. Louis garnered 4 minutes in the box in this matchup.

In reference to their scoring, the St. Louis Blues have accumulated 160 goals (25th in pro hockey) over the course of the season and have surrendered 171. For the current campaign, they have earned 60 points and their points % is .545. St. Louis has compiled 168 power play chances and they have tallied 30 goals during those advantages, giving them a rate of 17.86%. While at even strength, the Blues have allowed 140 goals while having 130 themselves. St. Louis has taken 1,584 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.1%. The Blues have had 1,756 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .903. St. Louis Blues opponents have totaled 146 power play tries (32nd in pro hockey) and have a total of 31 goals in those attempts.

The man in net for this game is Jordan Binnington. Binnington has been involved in 262 games during his pro hockey career. He has accumulated a win-loss record of 136-88-28 and he has started in 255 games. Opponents have been able to score 709 goals versus Binnington in his pro career and his goals against average is 2.80. Binnington has had 7,587 shots taken against him and has amassed 6,878 saves. He has a save percentage of .907 during his 15,177 minutes in the crease. For his career, Binnington has earned 133 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .522.

When they took the ice last, Detroit opposed the Kraken in an outing where the Red Wings notched a win by a final of 4-3. They had 1 power play opportunity in this one but weren't able to notch a goal. The Red Wings recorded 4 goals of the 32 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Red Wings have accumulated 145 goals at even strength and 47 goals (5th in pro hockey) while having a power play advantage. Detroit has attempted 1,592 shots (25th in the NHL) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 12.06%, while allowing the other team 1,782 shots. On the season, the Detroit Red Wings have earned a total of 192 goals, 64 points, and a points percentage of .582. They have granted a total of 179 goals to be scored by way of 148 goals at even strength and 31 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a total of 203 power play chances and they have a power play percentage of 23.15%. They have a penalty kill percentage of 81.98% on the other teams 172 power play tries, and their save percentage sits at 90.0%.

Across the ice you are expected to see Alex Lyon in net. Lyon has accrued a lifetime mark of 31-19-7 and has been in goal for 64 games. Lyon's percentage of quality starts is 54.5% and he has qualified for 30 quality starts in his pro hockey career. He has accounted for 1,652 saves out of the 1,822 shots taken against him, which gives him a percentage of .907. Teams are averaging 2.96 goals per contest and he has surrendered 170 goals altogether. He has been a starter 55 games and has played 3,448 mins.

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

Josh's Pick: Take St. Louis

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