- The Ducks are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Blues
- Blues vs. Ducks Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
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The St. Louis Blues (24-29) visit Honda Center to take on the Anaheim Ducks (35-24) on Mar. 8 in Anaheim, CA. The puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 pm.
The Ducks are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+135).
The Blues vs. Ducks Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Blues vs. Ducks Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Blues | +1.5 -160 | 6.5 -118 | +145 |
| Ducks | -1.5 +135 | 6.5 -102 | -175 |
Blues vs Ducks Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Ducks will win this game with 71.4% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Blues vs Ducks Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Ducks will cover the spread with 71.4% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Blues Best Bets & Trends
- The St. Louis Blues have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 12 of their last 20 games (+8.00 Units / 33% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have covered the Puck Line in 10 of their last 12 games (+7.05 Units / 33% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 17 of their last 25 games (+7.00 Units / 22% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 13 of their last 25 away games (+6.60 Units / 23% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have covered the 1P Puck Line in their last 6 away games (+6.00 Units / 54% ROI)
Ducks Best Bets & Trends
- The Anaheim Ducks have hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 15 games (+10.40 Units / 58% ROI)
- The Anaheim Ducks have hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+8.30 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Anaheim Ducks have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 14 of their last 25 games (+8.00 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Anaheim Ducks have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 11 of their last 25 games at home (+5.55 Units / 18% ROI)
- The Anaheim Ducks have hit the 2P Moneyline in 6 of their last 14 games (+4.85 Units / 29% ROI)
Blues Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blues are 32-30 against the spread this NHL season (-8.75 Units / -8.25% ROI).
- Blues are 24-38 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.25 Units /-20.74% ROI
- Blues are 29-31 when betting the Over for -4.75 Units / -6.96% ROI
- Blues are 31-29 when betting the Under for -1.05 Units /-1.52% ROI
Ducks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Ducks are 31-30 against the spread this NHL season (-11.45 Units /-10.97% ROI).
- Ducks are 35-27 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.4 Units / 14.73% ROI
- Ducks are 38-24 when betting the Over for +10.9 Units / 15.15% ROI
- Ducks are 24-38 when betting the Under for -16.15 Units / -24% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Ducks vs Blues
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Cutter Gauthier (ANA) | +140 |
| Chris Kreider (ANA) | +165 |
| Beckett Sennecke (ANA) | +200 |
| Leo Carlsson (ANA) | +210 |
| Jordan Kyrou (StL) | +240 |
| Pavel Buchnevich (StL) | +250 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Ducks vs Blues
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Kreider (ANA) | 0.5 -135 | 0.5 +100 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud (STL) | 0.5 +120 | 0.5 -160 |
| Mikael Granlund (ANA) | 0.5 -120 | 0.5 -110 |
| Leo Carlsson (ANA) | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +140 |
| Dylan Holloway (STL) | 0.5 -110 | 0.5 -118 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Ducks vs Blues
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Kreider (ANA) | 1.5 -150 | 1.5 +110 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud (STL) | 2.5 +145 | 2.5 -200 |
| Mikael Granlund (ANA) | 1.5 -140 | 1.5 +100 |
| Leo Carlsson (ANA) | 2.5 +115 | 2.5 -160 |
| Dylan Holloway (STL) | 2.5 +110 | 2.5 -150 |
Blues: Keys to the Game vs. Ducks
The Blues are 10-16 (.385) when winning the xG advantage this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .632
The Blues are 4-36 (.100) when allowing 3 or more non-shootout goals this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .282
The Blues are 22-38 (.367) this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blues are 64-76 (.457) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Ducks: Keys to the Game vs. Blues
The Ducks are 95-127 (.428) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Ducks are 33-27 (.550) this season — tied for 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Ducks were 35-46 (.432) last season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Ducks are undefeated (18-0) when leading after the second period this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .855
Blues Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blues have averaged 2.66 expected goals per game this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.09
The Blues primary assisted on 6 goals in 4v4 situations last season — most among NHL Teams
The Blues have averaged 15.2 high danger chances per game this season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17.2
The Blues have scored on 6% of second chance opportunities in the first period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
Ducks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Ducks have recorded 1.2 shots per game while shorthanded this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.8
The Ducks have secondary assisted on 12 goals in 4v4 situations since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
The Ducks have 85 forecheck chances while trailing this season — most among NHL Teams
The Ducks have scored on 15% of cycle chances in the third period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
Blues Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blues allowed opponents to score on 17% of cycle chances against the power play last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Blues have allowed 1.4 goals per game in the second period this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Blues have allowed opponents to score on 15% of cycle chances against the power play since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Blues have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
Ducks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Ducks allowed 8.1 rush chances per game last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
The Ducks allowed 0.8 goals per game against the power play last season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.6
The Ducks made 31.7 saves per game last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 27.3
The Ducks made 2,567 saves last season — most among NHL Teams
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