Red Wings vs. Blues Prediction & Picks - December 23

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

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Ahead of this matchup, here's who we project to take home the victory in Monday's hockey action.

In the past 10 games for the Blues (4-4-2), their offense has scored 24 goals while their defense has conceded 27 goals. They have had 20 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored three goals (15.0%).

Red Wings vs. Blues Predictions for Monday

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

  • Moneyline Pick: Red Wings (-113)
  • 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 have finished 3-4-7 in overtime matchups as part of an overall record of 13-16-4.
  • In the 14 games Detroit has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 5-5-4 record (good for 14 points).
  • In the nine games this season the Red Wings scored only one goal, they've finished 1-8-0 (two points).
  • Detroit has scored a pair of goals in seven games this season (3-2-2 record, eight points).
  • 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 scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 3-5-2 record (eight points).
  • When it has outshot opponents, Detroit is 5-5-0 (10 points).
  • The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents in 23 games, going 8-11-4 to record 20 points.

Blues Splits and Trends

  • The Blues have a 6-4-10 record in overtime games this season and a 15-16-4 overall record.
  • St. Louis has earned 22 points (9-5-4) in its 18 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • In 11 games this season when the Blues ended a game with only one goal, they earned a total of four points (1-8-2).
  • When St. Louis has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned three points (1-6-1 record).
  • The Blues have scored three or more goals 16 times, earning 27 points from those matchups (13-2-1).
  • St. Louis has scored a lone power-play goal in 10 games this season and has registered nine points from those matchups.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, St. Louis has posted a record of 5-6-0 (10 points).
  • The Blues' opponents have had more shots in 20 games. The Blues finished 8-9-3 in those matchups (19 points).

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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
8th 23.71% Power Play % 15.58% 28th
31st 68.13% Penalty Kill % 76.67% 25th

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