After defeating the Dallas Stars by a score of 4-1 in Game 5 Saturday, the St. Louis Blues now find themselves just one win away from a trip to the Western Conference final. They can wrap things up with a victory on home ice at the Scottrade Center in Game 6 Monday night.
At online shop Sportsbook, the Blues are currently -165 in moneyline markets while the Stars come in at +145. As far as the total is concerned, OVER 5 goals is -140 while UNDER 5 goals is currently +120.
As good as the Blues have played during the postseason, they have been just lukewarm on home ice. Entering Monday’s Game 6 showdown, the Blues have gone just 3-3 SU in six home games while posting a 4-2 SU record away from the Scottrade Center.
Brian Elliott was his usual, dominant self in the postseason and was in prime form Saturday. The 31-year-old stopped 27 of the 28 shots he faced, pacing the Blues to the 3-2 series lead and building on his excellent series numbers. Elliott has allowed just 10 goals through five games and brings a .937 save percentage into Monday’s contest.
Jamie Benn has been somewhat quiet (by his high standards) in the series, notching just one goal and three assists through five games. But he’s not the only star that has struggled to find the back of the net. Patrick Sharp has also recorded just one goal while Jason Spezza has been held goalless.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NHL betting line for this matchup, St. Louis sat as -150 favorites over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.7-1.8 win for the Blues on Monday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Dallas Stars vs St. Louis Blues Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The St. Louis Blues are 56-27-11 so far on the season. The Dallas Stars, meanwhile, are 56-26-11. OVER/UNDER betting fans have seen St. Louis go 37-42-15 and the Stars go 50-39-4 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and St. Louis vs Dallas injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the St. Louis Blues rated this week at No. 5 and the Dallas Stars sitting at No. 3.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the St. Louis Blues No. 13-ranked offense (2.77 goals per game) against a Dallas Stars defense that ranks No. 20 at 2.84 goals per game allowed. The Blues Sportsbook has clicked at a 22.34% rate while the Stars have a 81.36% rate on the penalty kill.
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Dallas home to St. Louis, Wednesday, May 11th