Compared to two years ago, Blues goalie Jordan Binnington is on the outs. Binnington backstopped St. Louis to the 2019 Stanley Cup. And was the toast of the town for doing so. Now Binnington is facing the wrath of frustrated Blues fans. St. Louis was a top NHL betting favorite to contend for the 2021 Stanley Cup. However, the Blues enters this weekend on the outside, looking in for a playoff spot. Binnington’s subpar play is a significant reason why. By contrast, the Wild has been a pleasant surprise. Minnesota is playoff-bound, barring a collapse.
Minnesota Wild vs. St. Louis Blues NHL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Friday, April 9, 2021, 8 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Missouri |
| Wild vs. Blues TV Coverage: | NHL Network |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Wild | 5½ (EV) | -107 |  | |
| Blues | 5½ (-120) | -113 | ||
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Minnesota Wild at St. Louis Blues SBG Odds Overview
In this situation, offshore betting activity will split between these clubs. St. Louis still carries Stanley Cup cache. And will get square money on home ice. Sharps will look hard at a quality Minnesota team at a bargain price. Quality road teams are a popular play with wise guys. Cause by odds never available when they play at home.
Minnesota Wild Team Overview
Late on, the Wild have gotten the cash in just two of their last five games. Three of their previous five tilts cleared the total. Minnesota has a record of 23-12-2 and 20-17 over the total. As a result, the Wild are third in the West Division. Minnesota ranks 15th in the NHL for goal scoring and 30th for the power play. Defensively the Wild rank 6th for goals against and 5th for penalty killing.
St. Louis Blues Team Overview
Two years ago, the Blues were en route to the Stanley Cup championship. Now they are in free fall. The Blues have lost seven of their last eight games. Five of their previous six tilts stayed under the total. In sum, St. Louis is 16-16-6 with 18-19 under the total. Of major concern is that the Blues are five points out of a West Division playoff spot. St. Louis ranks 17th for goal scoring and 21st for the power play. So too do the Blues rank 25th for goals allowed and 27th for penalty killing.
Of great concern is Binnington’s save percentage of .904. In his defense, Binnington is not getting good defensive support. The Blues are feeling the departures of Jay Bouwmeester and Alex Pietrangelo.
Minnesota Wild at St. Louis Blues Betting Trends
- Minnesota has lost seven of their last ten road games
- Only two of the Wild’s last 13 away games stayed under the total
- St. Louis has dropped eight of their last nine home games
- Only two of the Blues’ last seven home games cleared the total
- St. Louis has won three of their last five games against Minnesota
- The Blues and Wild have gone under the total in six of their last seven games
- Minnesota got the cash in three of their previous four games at St. Louis
- The Wild and Blues are 4-2 over the total at St. Louis
Minnesota Wild at St. Louis Blues SBG Free Picks
As was previously noted, the Wild get good NHL betting results at St. Louis. Further, the Blues are playing terrible hockey. St. Louis is a far cry from their Stanley Cup level team.
Wild at Blues SBG Best Bet: Minnesota Wild.