Vegas Golden Knights vs St. Louis Blues 3/12/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Vegas Golden Knights will go against the St. Louis Blues in NHL action in Enterprise Center, MO, on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at 7:00 PM ET.
The offense of the Golden Knights stepped up this season, scoring 3.14 goals per game, and the team is having a fantastic year.
The top two lines, led by Chandler Stephenson, Jack Eichel, and Reilly Smith, combined for 57 goals and 87 assists, but the rest of the offense was also quite strong.
Defensemen Shea Theodore and Alex Pietrangelo added 16 goals and 36 assists from the point to open up the offense while Jonathan Marchessault, William Karlsson, and Phil Kessel scored 42 goals and 68 assists between them.
The Golden Knights’ defense, which only allows 2.75 goals per game, powered the team despite the excellent attack.
Alec Martinez and Brayden McNabb blocked 355 shots and contributed 7.8 defensive points shares together, while Alex Pietrangelo, Shea Theodore, and Nicolas Hague contributed 9.0 defensive points shares to the team’s depth.
Goaltender Adin Hill also stepped up, posting a.916 save percentage, a 2.45 goals-against average, and 8.0 goals saved above average on 728 shots.
- The Vegas Golden Knights are 5-1 SU in their previous 6 meetings.
- The Golden Knights are 11-5 SU in their last 16 outings against St. Louis.
- The total went UNDER in 12 of Vegas’ last 15 matches on the road.
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Vegas Golden Knights vs St. Louis Blues Predictions 3/12/2023
Despite their attack stepping up and scoring 3.03 goals per game, the Blues are having a difficult season.
To lead the top line, Jordan Kyrou, and Pavel Buchnevich have a combined 46 goals and 67 assists, but the rest of the offense was also excellent.
Defenseman Justin Faulk added eight goals and 25 assists from the point to help open up the offense, and the trio of Robert Thomas, Brayden Schenn, and Brandon Saad integrated for 49 goals and 76 assists.
Although the defense was terrible, giving up 3.66 goals per game, the offense was excellent.
The defensive point shares of Calle Rosen and Nick Leddy combined for 4.8, but the rest of the team struggled, permitting opponents to consistently find open shots on goal.
Goalkeeper Jordan Binnington, also had trouble, having a .894 save percentage, a 3.31 goals-against average on 1511 shots, and a -16.7 goals-saved above average.
- The total went OVER in 4 of the St. Louis Blues’ last 6 matches.
- The St. Louis Blues are 3-8 SU in their last 11 matches.
- The total went OVER in 12 of St. Louis’ last 17 matches against Vegas.
Vegas Golden Knights vs St. Louis Blues. The NHL pick for this game is the Vegas Golden Knights. The Blues are hoping to shock everyone by winning at home, but the Golden Knights dominate them right away.
Jack Eichel, Chandler Stephenson, and the rest of the forward group carried the puck into the offensive zone and generated open shots with a swift puck.
This will give goaltender Adin Hill plenty of opportunities to make crucial saves. With a solid road performance, the Golden Knights should prevail in the contest. The Vegas Golden Knights will win to a predicted score of 6-5.
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Vegas Golden Knights vs St. Louis Blues 3/12/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
NHL Starting Time: 7:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Enterprise Center, MO
Date: Sunday, March 12, 2023
TV: NHL
NHL Odds: Vegas Golden Knights -150
NHL Totals: 6.5