Chicago Blackhawks (23-49-5) vs. St. Louis Blues (40-32-5)
Chicago Blackhawks vs. St. Louis Blues 4/10/24 – In the approaching clash at the Enterprise Center, the NHL’s underdog, the Chicago Blackhawks, are set to face off against the stronger St. Louis Blues. With a record of 23-49-5, the Blackhawks are looking to upset the 40-32-5 Blues in a game that promises intense action and strategic gameplay. Scheduled for Wednesday, this matchup offers some of the best premium insights into how these two teams will compete under the bright lights of ESPN+ coverage.
The Blackhawks’ offensive quartet, including Connor Bedard and Philipp Kurashev, is destined for a difficult challenge in the face of the Blues’ defense game. Bedard, who scored 22 goals and assisted 37 times, as well as Kurashev who notched 16 goals and assisted on 35 occasions represented the struggling team’s effort of elevating their prospect. Nevertheless, their low team rating, which points to a weak defense that may help the Blues to get some points too.
In the same strain, the Blues have a tough attacking team led by Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou. Thomas scored 77 points with 23 goals and 54 assists to his name, while Kyrou added 60 points from his end forming a deadly duo that can trouble any opposing defensive line. The task for the Blackhawks’ netminder: Petr Mrazek, is particularly challenging, as he has to compensate for the Blues’ ability to score goals, which often renders the defenses of opponents useless.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. St. Louis Blues 4/10/24 Game Info
| When: | Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Enterprise Center |
| Stream: | NHL.TV |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
Goaltender Petr Mrazek vs. Goaltender Jordan Binnington
Petr Mrazek‘s season, registering a .906 save percentage in 53 games, demonstrates his capability to hold down the fort between the pipes. Facing a flood of shots and few saves, his experience will be very important for maintaining a balance between the opponent and Blackhawks. He showed a shootout save percentage which is a skill to handle the pressured situations and the most important of all in the face of the Blues’ offensive assault.
For the Blues, the netminder is Jordan Binnington, who shows a slight advantage over Mrazek in terms of save percentage (.911) and goals-against average (2.84). No wonder he has performed so well as he always makes life-saving saves when necessary and that in turn becomes the main defensive strategy of the club.
NHL Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
With betting odds yet to be determined, the game’s dynamics suggest a leaning towards the St. Louis Blues as the favorites. However, the unpredictability of hockey games, especially with teams like the Blackhawks who have the potential to surprise, makes the betting landscape intriguing.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Trends
The Blackhawks have had a mixed series of results, playing two games each one next. Their overall record in the past 5 games suggests that the team is a bit scattered. The effect of their away-game performance ATS doesn’t bring good results but the over O/U 3 games in 5 recent games appears to them to perform high score games, and this factor is something bettors should think about.
St. Louis Blues Betting Trends
The Blues have had the same results, as Blackhawks, 3-2 overall, but by their great performance as visitors against the line, they show their ability to hold on to games. In the context of fewer games, OVER is called just one fewer time. This shows that a balanced approach between offense and defense is favored.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. St. Louis Blues 4/10/24 Betting Picks
Given the analysis and betting trends, the game will tip in favor of the Blues from St. Louis. They hold an edge in offense and in the goal with Binnington, hence they can beat the other team. In contrast, the Blackhawks could have games of considerable scoring objectives that could be ideal for over/under betting.
Following the team dynamics and performances, the way to proceed betting on puckline is being attentive and keeping the eye on the over/under due to the offensive skills of the both teams. Free hockey game insights suggest the Blues as the safer pick, with a potential for a high-scoring game making the OVER an attractive option.
Free Pick and Prediction: St. Louis Blues 4, Chicago Blackhawks 2.