Montreal Canadiens vs St.Louis Blues Prediction 2-11-24 Pick

The St. Louis Blues are looking for a win after winning 6 of their last 7 games. The Montreal Canadiens need a win after losing 5 of their last 7 games. Let's preview this game and give our St. Louis Blues vs. Montreal Canadiens predictions.

St. Louis Blues betting preview

The St. Louis Blues recently lost to the Blue Jackets with wins over the Kings and Sabres. The St. Louis Blues are averaging 2.84 goals per game and shooting 15.7 percent of their chances. Robert Thomas leads St. Louis with 17 goals, Jordan Kirou has 23 assists, and Pavel Buchnevich has 132 goals. On defense, the St. Louis Blues are allowing 3.06 goals per game and shooting 78.8 percent of their opponents. Jordan Binnington has allowed 97 goals on 1,052 shots and Joel Hofer has given up 46 goals on 530 shots.

Montreal Canadiens betting preview

The Montreal Canadiens recently defeated the Penguins and Stars and beat the Capitals. The Montreal Canadiens are averaging 2.73 goals per game while scoring on 19.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Cole Caufield leads Montreal with 17 goals, Nick Suzuki has 31 assists and Mike Matheson has 129 goals. On defense, the Montreal Canadiens are allowing 3.45 goals per game and killing 74.9 percent of their opponents. Jake Allen gave up 56 goals on 564 shots and Sam Montembo gave up 76 goals on 823 shots.

Montreal Canadiens team facts

• The underdogs have won each of the last six games between the Blues and the Canadiens at the Bell Centre.
• The Canadiens are on a losing streak at home after losing each of their last 12 games at home.
• The Canadiens have lost in the second period in each of their last four home games.
• The Over 1.5 Goals Stage 1 market has been hit in each of the last five games since the Canadiens lost.

St. Louis Blues Team Facts

• The underdogs have won each of the Blues' last six games.
• In each of the Blues' last six games, the underdogs have closed the puck line.
• The road team has won three of the Blues' last four games in the third period.
• The Over 1.5 Goals Period 1 market has delivered in each of the Blues' last nine games following a road win.

St. Louis Blues vs. Montreal Canadiens Predictions

The Montreal Canadiens will have a chance at home this early, but they've had repeated problems finishing games, so it's hard to take them seriously. The St. Louis Blues have picked up some good wins over the past two weeks, and they have the power to solve the Habs' defensive problems. The Canadians have home advantage in this early start, but the Blues are a good team in good form. Give me the blues and the cheap in this early NHL contest.