How to Pick the Red Wings vs. Blues Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats

The St. Louis Blues (30-24-2) will visit the Detroit Red Wings (30-20-6) on Saturday, with Pavel Buchnevich coming off a hat trick in the Blues' last game. The sportsbooks have made the Red Wings solid favorites at -147 on the moneyline, and the Blues are at +123.

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.4 goals)

• Detroit and its opponent have combined for more than Saturday's over/under of 6.5 goals 31 times this season.
• This season, 23 of St. Louis' games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
• The Red Wings score 3.46 goals per game, compared to the Blues' average of 2.93, adding up to 0.1 fewer goals than this contest's over/under of 6.5.
• These two teams allow a combined 6.3 goals per game, 0.2 less than this one's over/under.

Moneyline Pick

Red Wings Moneyline: -147

• The Red Wings are 11-6 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
• Detroit is 5-3 when it has played with moneyline odds of -147 or shorter (62.5% win percentage).
• Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Red Wings have an implied probability of 59.5% to win.

Blues Moneyline: +123

• In 40 games as the moneyline underdog, St. Louis has achieved the upset 23 times.
• When the Blues' moneyline odds are +123 or longer, they have won 16 games out of 30 opportunities.
• St. Louis' implied probability to win is 44.8% based on the moneyline odds.

Score Prediction

Prediction:
Detroit 4, St. Louis 2

Red Wings Leaders

• One of Detroit's top offensive options this season is Dylan Larkin, who has put up 51 points in 50 games.
• Alex DeBrincat is another of Detroit's top contributors currently with 47 total points (19 goals and 28 assists) to his name.
• Through 56 games, Lucas Raymond has proven himself as a contributor for Detroit. He has 46 points (16 goals and 30 assists).
• In 26 games played this season, Alex Lyon (16-8-2) has allowed 68 goals.

Blues Points Leaders

• Robert Thomas is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 65 points (1.2 per game). He has recorded 19 goals and 46 assists in 56 games (playing 20:55 per game).
• Buchnevich is a key contributor for St. Louis, with 46 total points this season. He has netted 21 goals and provided 25 assists in 54 contests.
• Jordan Kyrou has 19 goals and 26 assists, for a season point total of 45.
• Jordan Binnington has a record of 20-15-2 in 40 games this season, conceding 109 goals (2.8 goals against average) with 1114 saves and a .911 save percentage, 21st in the league.

Red Wings' Schedule

Blues' Schedule

Detroit vs. St. Louis Game Info

• Date: Saturday, February 24, 2024
• Time: 12:00 PM ET
• How to Watch on TV: ABC and ESPN+
• Location: Detroit, Michigan
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena

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