Stars vs. Blues Game 2 Prediction: NHL Playoffs Betting Odds
The Blues got the better of the Stars in a 3-2 game one victory, and by both team’s standards, the game wasn’t played at the same energy as the first round of the playoffs. Although early, this series could go the maximum amount of games.
Stars vs Blues Stanley Cup Betting Analysis
Dating back to December 29, 2017 the Stars are now 6-2 (straight up) against the Blues. The home team has had the advantage in this series going 8-3 in the last 11 games. During the regular season, the Stars took three of four games from the Blues, outscoring them 12-4 in the three victories.
Also, the under has been the big play as it is 5-1-1 in the last seven games, and 3-0-1 in the last four games played in St. Louis.
Dallas Stars
The Stars had their three-game playoff winning streak snapped on Thursday night with a loss against the Blues.
It was definitely a feeling out process between these two teams in game one. The Stars to their credit only allowed 20 shots on goal, a massive improvement from the 36 shots against they averaged in their first round series against the Predators.
Goaltender Ben Bishop was not sharp in this game, allowing three goals against for a save percentage of .850 in the opening game.
Captain Jamie Benn has now scored six goals in five games against the Blues this season. Jason Spezza’s goal in the second period was his first goal since February 24, a span of 22 games.
The Stars allowed their first power-play goal against (of the post season) in game one, after going a perfect 15-for-15 in round one.
St. Louis Blues
The Blues struck first on the scoreboard with a home ice win in game one. Vladimir Tarasenko scored two goals in the win for this seventh multi-goal game in the post season, tying him with Bernie Federko for the second-most in franchise history. Going back to the first round of the post season, the Blues have now won three straight games entering this one on Saturday.
Special mention has to be sent to Brayden Schenn and Oskar Sundqvist who combined for seven hits in the game, and logging significant ice team against the Stars top line. They will have to continue to do the “dirty work” if this Blues team continues to advance.
The Blues were 1-for-2 on the power-play in game one, and have scored at least a power-play goal in each of the last five games. Over this time they are an impressive 6-for-14 for a 42.8 percent efficiency.
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