St. Louis Blues vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, 11/27/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: St. Louis Blues vs New Jersey Devils

Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Location: Prudential Center in Newark, NJ

TV: MSG+

Odds/Point Spread: Blues (+125) Devils (-150)

Prudential Center is where the New Jersey Devils (15-7-2) will attempt to defeat the St. Louis Blues (10-12-1) on Wednesday. The line on this contest has St. Louis at +125 and New Jersey is opening at -150. The over/under comes in at 6.

The St. Louis Blues were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 5-2 victory over the Rangers in their previous contest . St. Louis compiled 8 penalty minutes in this outing. Moreover, they had 3 chances with the advantage but weren't able to score a goal. The Blues had a good offensive output in the victory. In the game, they converted 5 out of the 43 shots they attempted.

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St. Louis Blues opponents have earned 61 power play opportunities (20th in professional hockey) and have scored 14 goals in those chances. The Blues thus far have had 672 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .887. St. Louis has tried 619 shots and has a shot percentage of 9.2%. When playing at even strength, the Blues have surrendered 62 goals while notching 49 themselves. St. Louis comes into the game with 51 power play opportunities and they have scored 8 goals during those chances, giving them a rate of 15.69%. For the year, they have recorded 21 points and their points percentage is .457. In regard to their scoring capabilities, the St. Louis Blues have accumulated 57 goals (24th in pro hockey) on the campaign and have conceded 76.

The player between the pipes for this game is Jordan Binnington. The opposition has scored 806 goals versus Binnington in his NHL career and his goals against average is 2.97. Binnington has taken the ice for 297 matchups throughout his NHL career. His save percentage sits at .907 during his 16,278 minutes in the crease. He has compiled a record of 151-103-32 and he was named the starter in 289 games. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Binnington has tallied 153 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .529. Binnington has seen 8,648 shot attempts against him and has amassed 7,842 saves.

The last time they were on the ice, New Jersey faced the Predators in an outing where the Devils took home the win by a mark of 5-2. They had 2 power play opportunities in this matchup and converted 1 out of those opportunities. The Devils recorded 5 goals out of the 46 shots on goal they pursued.

During this campaign, the New Jersey Devils have notched a total of 84 goals, 32 points, as well as a points percentage of .667. They have permitted 62 goals to be scored by way of 51 goals at even strength and 11 goals while they were shorthanded. The Devils have 61 goals at even strength and 23 goals (1st in hockey) while on the power play. They have a total of 73 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play percentage of 31.51%. New Jersey has taken 731 shots (2nd in hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 11.49%, while allowing the other team 647 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 83.58% on the other teams 67 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 90.4%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Jacob Markstrom protecting the goal. He has gathered 13,016 saves out of the 14,321 shots attempted against him, giving him a percentage of .909. Markstrom is the owner of a lifetime record of 225-201-58 and has played in 501 games. He has made the start in 484 games and has accumulated 27,894 minutes. Markstrom's percentage of quality starts sits at 52.7% and he has accumulated 255 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. Teams are averaging 2.81 goals per game and he has conceded 1,305 goals altogether.

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

Guy's Pick: Take New Jersey (-150)

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