Devils vs Blues Prediction
The New Jersey Devils and St. Louis Blues face off on Friday in an NHL showdown at the Enterprise Center.
Devils Have Tired Legs
The Devils had to battle against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night and now they have tired legs for this game. On Sunday the Devils faced off against the Minnesota Wild and they were able to secure the 4-3 victory. Jesper Bratt had a strong game finishing with two goals and an assist. The Devils are averaging 4.13 goals while their defense is giving up 3.63 goals per game. The offense is ranked second, and they are going to need the offense to be good early here.
Blues Look to Bounce Back Here
The Blues sit with a 3-4-1 record overall but they are coming off a loss in the last game. The Blues scored only one goal and that led to the three goal defeat. Robert Thomas finished with the only goal. Jordan Binnington saved only 24 of the 28 shots that he faced. The Blues offense has been a major issue all season and they need to find a way to get going. The Blues are averaging 1.75 goals while their defense is giving up 2.88 goals per game. The offense is ranked 31st while the defense is ranked 8th.
Matchup/League Facts
- The St. Louis Blues ranks 32nd in the league in power play percentage this season (4.00%).
- The St. Louis Blues ranks 31st in the league for goals per game this season (1.75).
- The New Jersey Devils ranks 1st in the league in power play percentage this season (44.74%).
- The New Jersey Devils ranks 2nd in the league for goals per game this season (4.22).
Shane’s Free Pick
Even on tired legs, the Devils are going to find success. The Blues offense has been a major issue all season and it’s not going to be any different in this game. The Devils are averaging 4.13 goals per game, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Devils are going to score the first couple of goals here and they are going to secure the victory here. Back the Devils.
