The Vegas Golden Knights are predicted by sportsbooks to top the St. Louis Blues when they match up on Friday at 10:00 PM ET, with the Golden Knights at -225 on the moneyline, and the visiting Blues heavy underdogs at +185.
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Golden Knights to win vs Blues -225
Golden Knights vs. Blues Game Info & Betting Lines
- Date: Friday, October 11, 2024
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Paradise, Nevada
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena
- Favorite: Golden Knights (-225)
- Underdog: Blues (+185)
- Over/under: 6
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
Golden Knights vs. Blues Quick Facts
- In 46 of 88 games last season, Vegas and its opponent combined to finish above 6 goals.
- St. Louis and its opponent combined to score more than 6 goals in 46 of 82 games last season.
- These teams scored 6.1 goals per game combined, 0.1 more than this one’s over/under.
- Combined, these teams allowed six goals per game, zero fewer than this one’s over/under.
- In terms of goals scored, the Golden Knights were 13th in the league, and the Blues were 24th.
- The Golden Knights were 11th in the league in goals conceded, and the Blues were 13th.
Golden Knights vs. Blues Season Stat Insights
- The Golden Knights’ 263 total goals (3.2 per game) made them the 13th-ranked scoring team in the NHL last season.
- The Golden Knights were 11th in goals against, giving up 243 total goals (3.0 per game) in NHL play.
- They had the league’s 13th-ranked goal differential at +20.
- The Blues had 234 goals last season (2.8 per game), 24th in the league.
- The Blues’ total of 248 goals allowed (3.0 per game) was 13th in the league.
- With a goal differential of -14, they were 20th in the league.
Golden Knights vs. Blues Moneyline Insights
- The Golden Knights had a 29-23 record when favored on the moneyline last season.
- When playing as a moneyline favorite at -225 or shorter, Vegas went 9-3.
- The implied moneyline probability in this matchup gives the Golden Knights a 69.2% chance to win.
- Last season the Blues won 31 of the 60 games, or 51.7%, in which they were an underdog.
- St. Louis played nine games last season as an underdog by +185 or more and went 5-4.
- The implied probability of a win by the Blues, based on the moneyline, is 35.1%.
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Golden Knights vs. Blues Leaders
Golden Knights Leaders
- A major offensive player last season for Vegas, Jack Eichel scored 68 points in 63 games (31 goals and 37 assists).
- William Karlsson contributed with 60 points (30 goals, 30 assists).
- Mark Stone’s 53 points came from 16 goals and 37 assists.
- In 40 games, Ilya Samsonov had a record of 23-7-8. He conceded 120 goals (3.13 goals against average) and racked up 967 saves.
Blues Leaders
- Robert Thomas’ 26 goals and 60 assists in 82 games gave him 86 points last season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
- Jordan Kyrou’s 67 points last season, including 31 goals and 36 assists, made him one of the top offensive threats for St. Louis.
- Pavel Buchnevich had 27 goals and 36 assists, for a season point total of 63.
- Jordan Binnington had a record of 28-21-5 in 57 games last season, conceding 156 goals (2.8 goals against average) with a .913 save percentage, 13th in the league.
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