Two teams currently on losing skids, the Anaheim Ducks and the St. Louis Blues face off at the Enterprise Center. This Western Conference matchup gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 16, and it can be viewed live on Fox Sports West.
Anaheim Ducks vs. St. Louis Blues Odds
This contest’s moneyline and Over/Under odds have not been posted by oddsmakers yet.
Earning moneyline bettors 2.5 units, the Blues are 12-8 straight up (SU) overall in the 2019-20 season. That winning percentage, ranked fifth in the NHL in this young season, isn’t too far off from to the 45-37 record the team produced during last year’s regular season campaign. Out of the team’s 20 regular season contests, 10 of them have gone under the total, while nine have gone over and none have pushed. The team’s 5-4 SU at home so far this year.
St. Louis has converted on 28.1 percent of its power play chances this season, a figure that places them in the top-5 among NHL teams. On the other hand, its penalty kill is ranked 16th overall, and it’s successfully killed off 81.7 percent of all penalties.
St. Louis, as a collective unit, has been penalized just 3.4 times per game overall this season, 3.4 per game over its past five outings total, and 3.8 per game over its last five at home. The team has had to kill penalties for just 6.8 minutes per game over its last 10 outings, in total.
Averaging 28.1 saves per game with a .921 save percentage, Jordan Binnington (9-6-4) has been the primary option in goal for the Blues this season. If they decide to give him the night off, however, the team may go with Jake Allen (3-2-2 record, .893 save percentage, 3.19 goals against average).
The Blue Notes will continue to lean on the leadership via Ryan O’Reilly and David Perron. O’Reilly (19 points) has tallied five goals and 14 assists and has recorded two or more points on five separate occasions this year. Perron has eight goals and 11 assists to his credit and has notched at least one point in 12 contests.
On the other hand, Anaheim is 9-11 straight up (SU) and has lost 3.6 units for moneyline bettors this year. Through 20 regular season contests, 11 of its games have gone over the total, while nine have gone under the total and none have pushed. Anaheim’s 3-5 SU as the away team this season.
Anaheim has converted on just 9.4 percent of its power play chances this season, a figure that places it in the bottom- overall among NHL teams. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked 21st overall and it’s successfully defended 79.5 percent of all opponent power plays.
Anaheim’s skaters have been called for penalties 4.3 times per game in total this season, 4.2 per game over their last five match ups total, and 4.6 per game over their last five on the road. The team’s had to kill penalties 10.8 minutes per game over their last five road outings.
John Gibson (.911 save percentage and 2.96 goals against average) has been the primary option in goal for Anaheim. Gibson is averaging 29.3 saves per game and has six wins and nine losses to his credit.
Jakob Silfverberg (nine goals, eight assists) and Adam Henrique (eight goals, six assists) are the top point-getters for Anaheim and will pace the attack for the visiting Ducks.
Anaheim Ducks at St. Louis Blues Free Picks
Pick: SU Winner – Ducks, O/U – Over
Betting Notes
- The over has hit in four of Anaheim’s last five outings.
- Six of Anaheim’s last ten games have been decided by two goals or more. The team is 2-4 in those games.
- Anaheim skaters notched 23.2 hits per game last season, while the Blues accounted for 22.5 hits per matchup.
