Blues vs. Coyotes NHL Prediction
The Blues are one spot ahead of the Coyotes for a playoff spot but that could change depending on what happens on Saturday evening in Arizona. Will the Coyotes pull off a small upset against the Blues at 6:00 p.m. ET tonight?
Game Snapshot
007 St. Louis Blues (-135) at 008 Arizona Coyotes (+115); o/u 5.5
6:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, April 17, 2021
Venue: Gila River Arena, Glendale, AZ
St. Louis Blues DFS Spin
Jordan Binnington allowed four goals on 28 shots during Wednesday’s 4-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. Binnington and the Blues put themselves in a 4-1 hole heading into the third period, but a pair of Mike Hoffman goals in the frame made the game interesting. Unfortunately for the Blues, they weren’t able to complete the comeback against one of the elite teams in the league. Their three-game winning streak is officially over too. Binnington now has a 12-12-5 record in 2021.
Arizona Coyotes DFS Spin
Antti Raanta surrendered five goals on 22 shots in Wednesday’s 5-2 loss to Minnesota. Raanta allowed three power-play goals to the Wild in the contest. He appeared to be a bit rusty in his first start since March 22 because of a lower-body injury. Raanta has been limited to 12 appearances this season because of injuries.
Blues vs. Coyotes Prediction
The Blues are 12-4 in their last 16 meetings with the Coyotes in Arizona, while the road team has won five of the last six meetings overall. The Blues are also 13-5 in their last 18 games as a road favorite and have won four of their last five games playing on two days of rest. On the other side, the Coyotes have lost five straight and are 0-4 in their last four games when listed as the underdog.
NHL BETTING PREDICTION: ST. LOUIS BLUES -135