Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
Venue: Enterprise Center, St. Louis, MO
Broadcast: Fanduel Sports Network
Betting Odds: Rangers (-140) Blues (+120)
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On Sunday, the St. Louis Blues (14-14-2) will host the New York Rangers (15-12-1) at the Enterprise Center. The opening moneyline for this game shows the Rangers at -140 and the Blues at +120. The total for the game has been established at 6 goals.
In their previous game, the New York Rangers managed a narrow 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres. During that match, New York accumulated 9 penalties. Offensively, the Rangers had a middling performance, netting one goal during four power-play chances, while registering a total of 28 shots on goal.
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Regarding offensive performance, the New York Rangers have scored 89 goals this season (ranking 17th in the league) while allowing 83 goals against. They currently have 31 points, leading to a points percentage of .554. The Rangers have received 75 power-play opportunities, converting 17 goals for a rate of 22.67%. At even strength, they have conceded 71 goals and scored 72. They have launched 852 shots with a shooting percentage of 10.5%. Their opponents have attempted 893 shots against them, yielding a save percentage of .907. The Rangers’ rivals have benefited from 87 power-play chances (ranking 17th in the NHL), with 12 goals scored during those moments.
In goal for New York will be Jonathan Quick. Throughout his NHL tenure, Quick has faced a total of 1,888 goals, with a goals-against average of 2.50. He has participated in 788 games, with a save percentage of .911 and an extensive experience of 45,334 minutes on the ice. Quick’s record stands at 398-285-86, with 771 starts and 409 quality starts, showcasing a quality start percentage of .530. He has faced 21,237 shots, achieving 19,349 saves.
In their last outing, St. Louis faced the San Jose Sharks and suffered a 4-3 defeat. In that matchup, they had two power-play opportunities but failed to capitalize. The Blues recorded 3 goals from their 20 shots on target.
St. Louis has taken 799 shots this season (25th in the NHL) with a shooting percentage of 9.89%, while surrendering 874 shots to their opponents. Their penalty kill is 76.92%, successfully stopping 78 power-play chances against them, with a save percentage of 89.2%. The Blues have enjoyed 69 power-play opportunities, managing to score on 17.39% of those chances. Overall, they have netted 79 goals this season (30 points) and hold a .500 points percentage, allowing 94 goals—with 76 coming at even strength and 18 while shorthanded.
On the other end, Joel Hofer will be in net for the Blues. He has given up 120 goals, averaging 3.45 goals per game. With a quality start rate of 54.5%, Hofer has achieved 24 quality starts throughout his career. Now with 44 games under his belt, he holds an overall record of 25-17-2 with 2,084 minutes of play. Hofer has made 1,194 saves out of 1,314 shots for a save percentage of .909.
Free Prediction: Bet on the NY Rangers (-140)
