Last year, the New Jersey Devils were an impressive NHL betting playoff team. This year, the Devils are currently on the outside looking in and running out of time. New Jersey has no margin for error on Thursday when they host the St. Louis Blues on ESPN. In like manner, the Blues are fighting for the last wild card spot in the Western Conference. Previously, the Devils were known for tight defense and strong goaltending. Those elements are missing this season. By contrast, St. Louis is struggling to light the lamp.
St. Louis Blues vs. New Jersey Devils NHL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, March 7, 2024, 7 p.m. ET. |
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| Location: | Prudential Center, Newark, NJ. |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Blues | +1½ -160 | 6½ -110 | +150 |  |
| Devils | -1½ +140 | 6½ -110 | -170 | |
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St. Louis Blues Team Overview
The St. Louis Blues are 31-26-3 straight up and 24-32 over/under the offshore bookmaker total. Also, St. Louis is 6th in the Western Conference wild card playoff standings. St. Louis is six points behind the Los Angeles Kings in the Western Conference wild card playoff race. Late on, St. Louis has covered two out of their last seven games. While the Blues have gone over the total in one of its previous six matchups.
St. Louis has NHL rankings of 26th for goals scored and 25th for power play efficiency. In comparison on defense, the Blues have NHL rankings of 17th for goals against and 15th for penalty killing.
First among St. Louis scorers is C Robert Thomas with 20 goals, 49 assists, 69 points, and a +13. LW Pavel Buchnevich adds 24 goals, 24 assists, 48 points and a +11. D Nick Leddy has 3 goals, 18 assists, 21 points and a +12.
First goaltender Jordan Binnington has a 2.88 goals against average with a .910 save percentage and a record of 21-16-3 with three shutouts.
New Jersey Devils Team Overview
The New Jersey Devils are 20-26-4 straight up and 35-24 over/under the NHL betting total. Also, New Jersey is 4th in the Eastern Conference wild card playoff standings. New Jersey is two points behind the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference wild card playoff race. Late on, New Jersey has covered two out of their last six games. In comparison, the Devils have gone over the total in five of its previous seven matchups.
New Jersey has NHL rankings of 8th for goals scored and for 11th power play efficiency. In comparison on defense, the Devils have NHL rankings of 26th for goals against and 16th for penalty killing.
First among New Jersey scorers is LW Jasper Bratt with 22 goals, 40 assists, and 62 points with a +1. C Jack Hughes adds 20 goals, 37 assists, 57 points and a -7. First goalie Vitek Vanecek has a .890 save percentage and a 3.18 goals against average. His record is 17-9-3.
Blues at Devils SBG Free Picks
St. Louis has paid in 15 of its previous 18 games with New Jersey. At the same time, five of the last eight games in this series went under the total. But specifically in New Jersey, the Devils beat the Blues in two of the last three matchups. Only two of the last eight meetings in this series at New Jersey went under the over the total. St. Louis lacks the reliable offense necessary for consistent road game success.
Blues at Devils SBG Best Bet: New Jersey Devils.