Canucks vs. Blues Prediction & Picks - December 10

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The Vancouver Canucks (14-8-4) square off against the St. Louis Blues (13-13-2) at Rogers Arena on Tuesday, December 10 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+, with both teams heading into the game following a loss. The Canucks were defeated by the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 in their most recent outing, while the Blues are coming off a 4-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.

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To prepare for this matchup, here's who we predict to take home the victory in Tuesday's hockey contest.

The Blues have a 5-4-1 record in their last 10 contests. They have totaled 26 goals while giving up 24 in that time. On the power play, 22 opportunities have resulted in five goals (22.7% conversion rate).

Canucks vs. Blues Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final result of Canucks 4, Blues 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Canucks (-176)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Blues (+1.5)

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Canucks Splits and Trends

  • The Canucks (14-8-4 overall) have a 3-4-7 record in games that have required overtime.
  • Vancouver is 6-2-3 (15 points) in its 11 games decided by one goal.
  • In the one game this season the Canucks recorded only one goal, they lost.
  • Vancouver has scored a pair of goals in five games this season (1-2-2 record, four points).
  • The Canucks are 13-4-2 in the 19 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 28 points).
  • In the 12 games when Vancouver has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 8-3-1 to register 17 points.
  • In the 11 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Vancouver is 8-2-1 (17 points).
  • The Canucks' opponents have had more shots in 15 games. The Canucks went 6-6-3 in those contests (15 points).

Blues Splits and Trends

  • The Blues have posted a record of 5-2-7 in overtime contests as part of an overall mark of 13-13-2.
  • In the 13 games St. Louis has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 16 points.
  • This season the Blues recorded only one goal in seven games and they've earned two points (1-6-0) in those contests.
  • When St. Louis has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned three points (1-6-1 record).
  • The Blues have scored more than two goals in 13 games, earning 23 points from those contests.
  • This season, St. Louis has recorded a single power-play goal in nine games has a record of 3-5-1 in those matchups.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, St. Louis has posted a record of 5-5-0 (10 points).
  • The Blues' opponents have had more shots in 16 games. The Blues went 7-7-2 in those matchups (16 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Canucks Rank Canucks AVG Blues AVG Blues Rank
10th 3.27 Goals Scored 2.57 27th
23rd 3.15 Goals Allowed 3.11 19th
28th 26.8 Shots 26.9 27th
16th 28.5 Shots Allowed 29.1 22nd
11th 23.08% Power Play % 16.92% 25th
14th 80% Penalty Kill % 78.08% 21st

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