| 39-12-6 | February 26, 2014, 10:30 PM | Rogers Arena | 27-24-9 |
A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting St. Louis duelling Vancouver on Wednesday at Rogers Arena.
Supporters of the Blues have seen them go 39-12-6 so far this season, while the Canucks are at 27-24-9. In totals betting, the Canucks are 20-32-8, while the Blues are 27-24-6.
View St. Louis Blues vs Vancouver Canucks Odds and Stats.
The visitors opened as -105 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5.5 for those preferring over under wagers, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Canucks rated this week at No. 30 and the Blues sitting at No. 2.
The Blues were a 4-3 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Jets. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got St. Louis at -205 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for OVER bettors.
Last time out for Vancouver, they were a 3-1 loser as they battled the Maple Leafs on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Maple Leafs at -136 were rewarded, while the 4 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
How They Match Up:
The game also pits Vancouver's No. 25-ranked offense, averaging 2.43 goals per game, against a Blues defense that ranks No. 3 at 2.37 goals allowed. The Canucks power play is averaging 13.99% while the Blues defense kills off 85.07% of their penalties.
Next up:
St. Louis at Anaheim, Friday, February 28th
Vancouver home to Minnesota, Friday, February 28th
