Red Wings vs. Blues Prediction & Picks - December 23

The Detroit Red Wings (13-16-4) host the St. Louis Blues (15-16-4, losers of three in a row) at Little Caesars Arena. The game on Monday, December 23 begins at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Here's our prediction for who will claim the victory in Monday's game.

The Blues' offense has totaled 24 goals during their past 10 outings, while their defense has allowed 27 goals. They have recorded 20 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored three goals (15.0%). They are 4-4-2 over those games.

Red Wings vs. Blues Predictions for Monday

Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final score of Red Wings 4, Blues 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Red Wings (-115)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Blues (+1.5)

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Red Wings Splits and Trends

  • The Red Wings are 3-4-7 in overtime matchups on their way to a 13-16-4 overall record.
  • Detroit has 14 points (5-5-4) in the 14 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the nine games this season the Red Wings registered only one goal, they've finished 1-8-0 (two points).
  • Detroit has taken eight points from the seven games this season when it scored a pair of goals (3-2-2 record).
  • The Red Wings have scored more than two goals 16 times, and are 9-5-2 in those games (to register 20 points).
  • In the 10 games when Detroit has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 3-5-2 to record eight points.
  • In the 10 games when it outshot its opponent, Detroit is 5-5-0 (10 points).
  • The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents 23 times, and went 8-11-4 (20 points).

Blues Splits and Trends

  • The Blues have a 6-4-10 record in overtime matchups this season and a 15-16-4 overall record.
  • St. Louis has earned 22 points (9-5-4) in its 18 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Blues scored just one goal in 11 games and have gone 1-8-2 (four points).
  • St. Louis has three points (1-6-1) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
  • The Blues have scored more than two goals 16 times, earning 27 points from those matchups (13-2-1).
  • This season, St. Louis has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 10 games and registered nine points with a record of 4-5-1.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, St. Louis is 5-6-0 (10 points).
  • The Blues have been outshot by opponents 20 times this season, and earned 19 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Red Wings Rank Red Wings AVG Blues AVG Blues Rank
27th 2.64 Goals Scored 2.46 31st
25th 3.24 Goals Allowed 3.06 15th
31st 25.3 Shots 26.2 28th
28th 30.3 Shots Allowed 28.9 19th
9th 23.71% Power Play % 15.58% 28th
31st 68.13% Penalty Kill % 76.67% 25th

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