Boston Bruins vs St. Louis Blues Prediction, 1/13/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Boston Bruins vs St. Louis Blues

Date: Saturday, January 13, 2024

Location: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO

TV: Bally Sports Midwest

The Boston Bruins (24-8-8) are traveling to Enterprise Center on Saturday where they will meet the St. Louis Blues (20-18-1).

The Boston Bruins had a rough game after their 4-3 defeat against the Coyotes in their previous game. The Bruins had a middle of the road showing in this loss. In the game, they scored on 3 out of the 33 shots they put on goal. Moreover, they had 4 power play tries and were able to net 2 goals. Boston tallied 17 penalty minutes in this contest.

Boston Bruins opponents have amassed 151 power play opportunities (2nd in the NHL) and have scored 22 goals in those chances. The Bruins have seen 1,284 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .916. Boston has attempted 1,215 shots and has a shooting percentage of 11.0%. While playing at even strength, the Bruins have given up 86 goals while scoring 100 themselves. Boston comes into the game with 122 power play chances and they have scored 34 goals out of those tries, giving them a percentage of 27.87%. For the season, they have tallied 56 points and their points percentage sits at .700. When it comes to their goal scoring prowess, the Boston Bruins have earned 134 goals (10th in pro hockey) so far this season and have surrendered 108.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Jeremy Swayman. Opponents have scored 236 goals versus Swayman in his career and his goals against rate is 2.29. Swayman has played in 109 contests over the course of his hockey career. His save percentage is at .920 during his 6,183 minutes played. He has compiled an overall record of 65-26-13 and he started in 102 games. Over the course of his time in hockey, Swayman has tallied 68 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .667. Swayman has had 2,947 shots taken against him and has recorded 2,711 total saves.

Their last time out, St. Louis opposed the Panthers in an outing where the Blues ended up taking the loss by a score of 5-1. The Blues recorded 1 goal out of the 30 shots on goal they tried. They had 4 attempts on the power play in this matchup but didn't score a goal.

Over the course of the season, the St. Louis Blues have 108 goals, 41 points, in addition to a points percentage of .526. They have granted a total of 124 goals to be scored by way of 102 goals at even strength and 22 goals while they were shorthanded. The Blues have accumulated 96 goals at even strength and 12 goals (32nd in the league) while on the power play. They have a total of 113 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play percentage of 10.62%. St. Louis has taken 1,182 shots (23rd in hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 9.14%, while allowing their opponents 1,236 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 78.43% on the other teams 102 power play chances, and their save percentage currently sits at 90.0%.

For the opposition you are likely to see Jordan Binnington in the crease. Binnington is sitting with a lifetime record of 130-84-27 and has played in 251 games. Binnington's quality start rate comes out to 51.6% and he has qualified for 126 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has tallied 6,560 saves out of 7,240 shots taken against him, which gives him a save % of .906. Opponents are averaging 2.81 goals per game and he has allowed 680 goals overall. He has made the start in 244 games and has racked up 14,522 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Boston

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