Blues vs. Blackhawks Prediction
Central Division rivals will meet in Chicago tonight when the Blackhawks host the Blues at 7:30 p.m. ET. The over has been profitable in previous meetings between these two teams but will that be the case again tonight?
Game Snapshot
027 St. Louis Blues (-141) at 028 Chicago Blackhawks (+120); o/u 6
7:30 p.m. ET, Sunday, March 8, 2020
TV: NBCSN
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Public Betting Information
Our NHL Public Betting Information page shows that 61% of the betting tickets wagered at online sportsbooks are on the Blues to win on the money line.
St. Louis Blues Fantasy Spin
Jordan Binnington allowed three goals on 31 shots in Friday’s 4-2 road loss against the New Jersey Devils. The game was tied 1-1 heading into the second period before two New Jersey players, Dakota Mermis and Connor Carrick, each netted their first goals of the season. Carrick’s goal stood up as the game-winning tally, as the Blues were unable to level the game. It’s a disappointing result for the Blues and Binnington’s fantasy owners, as this appeared to be a slam-dunk win against an inferior opponent.
Chicago Blackhawks Fantasy Spin
Corey Crawford allowed two goals on 25 shots in Friday’s 2-1 road loss against the Detroit Red Wings. All of the damage occurred in the second when Tyler Bertuzzi broke through for his 19th goal of the season just 20 seconds into the period, and then Robby Fabbri struck for what stood up as the game-winning tally at 10:05 of the second period on the power play. Crawford was making his ninth consecutive start, and he has won four in a row before this hard-luck loss. Perhaps we’ll see Malcolm Subban make his Chicago debut on Sunday against the St. Louis Blues on NBCSN.
Betting Trends
Our Prediction
The over is 7-3-1 in the last 11 meetings between these two teams in Chicago and is 15-6-5 in the last 26 meetings between these two teams overall. The over is also 10-4-1 in the Blues’ last 15 games versus Central Division foes, is 5-2-1 in their last eight games when their opponent scores two goals or less in their previous game and is 11-2 in their last 13 games after scoring two goals or less in their previous contest. On the other side, the over is 7-2 in the Blackhawks’ last nine home games, is 13-5 in their last 18 games playing on one day of rest and is 18-7-1 in their last 26 games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game.
Sunday NHL Prediction: Blues/Blackhawks OVER 6
