- The Sharks are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Blues
- Blues vs. Sharks Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: FDMW | NSCA
The St. Louis Blues (23-29) visit SAP Center at San Jose to take on the San Jose Sharks (30-25) on Mar. 6 in San Jose, CA. The puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 pm.
The Sharks are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+180).
The Blues vs. Sharks Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Blues vs. Sharks Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Blues | +1.5 -220 | 6 +100 | +110 |
| Sharks | -1.5 +180 | 6 -120 | -135 |
Blues vs Sharks Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Sharks will win this game with 79.3% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Blues vs Sharks Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Blues will cover the spread with 73.1% 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 13 of their last 20 games (+9.00 Units / 36% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 12 of their last 15 away games (+8.30 Units / 44% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have covered the Puck Line in 9 of their last 11 games (+6.05 Units / 32% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 12 of their last 25 away games (+5.60 Units / 20% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have covered the 1P Puck Line in their last 5 away games (+5.00 Units / 54% ROI)
Sharks Best Bets & Trends
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+15.10 Units / 59% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have covered the Puck Line in 19 of their last 25 games at home (+11.15 Units / 27% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+7.60 Units / 43% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have covered the 1P Puck Line in 10 of their last 14 games (+6.05 Units / 29% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 25 games (+5.80 Units / 17% ROI)
Blues Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blues are 31-30 against the spread this NHL season (-9.75 Units / -9.38% ROI).
- Blues are 23-38 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.5 Units /-22.9% ROI
- Blues are 29-30 when betting the Over for -3.7 Units / -5.51% ROI
- Blues are 30-29 when betting the Under for -2.05 Units /-3.02% ROI
Sharks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Sharks are 38-21 against the spread this NHL season (+11.6 Units /12.98% ROI).
- Sharks are 30-29 when betting on the Moneyline for +15.35 Units / 25.46% ROI
- Sharks are 29-28 when betting the Over for -2.35 Units / -3.49% ROI
- Sharks are 28-29 when betting the Under for -2.45 Units / -3.87% ROI
Points Per Game Predictions for Sharks vs Blues
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Collin Graf (SJ) | 0.5 +120 | 0.5 -160 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud (STL) | 0.5 +125 | 0.5 -165 |
| Philipp Kurashev (SJ) | 0.5 +165 | 0.5 -220 |
| Brayden Schenn (STL) | 0.5 +140 | 0.5 -190 |
| Will Smith (SJ) | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +135 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Sharks vs Blues
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Snuggerud (STL) | 2.5 +140 | 2.5 -190 |
| Will Smith (SJ) | 2.5 +100 | 2.5 -135 |
| Tyler Toffoli (SJ) | 2.5 +125 | 2.5 -165 |
| Dylan Holloway (STL) | 2.5 -105 | 2.5 -125 |
| Robert Thomas (STL) | 1.5 -130 | 1.5 -105 |
Blues: Keys to the Game vs. Sharks
The Blues are 22-38 (.367) this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
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 10-16 (.385) when winning the xG advantage this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .632
The Blues are 64-76 (.457) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Sharks: Keys to the Game vs. Blues
The Sharks were 19-61 (.238) last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks are 67-153 (.305) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks are 41-128 (.243) when allowing 5 or more rush chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .458
The Sharks were 9-50 (.153) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .432
Blues Offensive Stats & Trends
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 averaged 5.1 high danger chances per game in the second period this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.0
The Blues have scored on 7% of rush chances while leading this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13%
The Blues have averaged 2.66 expected goals per game this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.09
Sharks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Sharks were 19-61 (.238) last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks are 67-153 (.305) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks are 41-128 (.243) when allowing 5 or more rush chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .458
The Sharks were 9-50 (.153) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .432
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 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
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 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
Sharks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Sharks allowed 1.3 goals per game while tied last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Sharks allowed 333 cycle chances against the power play last season — most among NHL Teams
The Sharks have a .890 save percentage since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .900
The Sharks allowed 66 goals against the power play last season — most among NHL Teams
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