Red Wings vs. Blues Player Props, Picks and Predictions – Tuesday, Dec. 12

Dec 9, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider (53) handles the puck during the first period at Little Caesars Arena.
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We have your Detroit Red Wings vs. St. Louis Blues prop betting and game preview needs covered as the Detroit Red Wings hit the road to face the St. Louis Blues.

The Detroit Red Wings (14-9-4) are set to face off against the St. Louis Blues (13-13-1) in a clash of Eastern and Western Conference contenders. With both teams looking to break their respective losing streaks, this game at the Enterprise Center promises to be a highly competitive encounter.

Detroit Red Wings vs. St. Louis Blues Odds Info

Moneyline: Detroit Red Wings +110 (PointsBet) / St. Louis Blues -130 (PointsBet)

Puck Line: -1.5 – Detroit Red Wings -210 (BetMGM) / St. Louis Blues +175 (PointsBet)

Total: 6.5 – -110 (Bet365) / -110 (Bet365)

Game Info

Date: Tuesday, Dec. 12

Time: 07:30 PM

Location: Enterprise Center – St. Louis, MO

TV: ESPN

Detroit Red Wings Betting Trends

  • This season, the Detroit Red Wings have hit 16 overs and 11 unders.
  • On the road this season, the Detroit Red Wings have hit 9 overs and 3 unders.
  • As the underdog this season, the Detroit Red Wings have hit 11 overs and 7 unders.

St. Louis Blues Betting Trends

  • This season, the St. Louis Blues have hit 9 overs and 18 unders.
  • At home this season, the St. Louis Blues have hit 6 overs and 5 unders.
  • As the favorite this season, the St. Louis Blues have hit 5 overs and 6 unders.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

Over the last three seasons, the Detroit Red Wings and the St. Louis Blues have faced off four times, with each team securing two victories apiece. These matchups have been evenly split, with the home and visiting teams each claiming two wins. When it comes to betting, both teams have covered the spread twice. The over/under betting results show a tendency towards high-scoring games, with the over hitting twice and the under just once, while one game resulted in a push where the total score matched the over/under line exactly. The most recent game between these two teams, played on March 23, 2023, ended with a close 4-3 victory for the Blues. The spread for this game was -1.5 in favor of the Blues, indicating they were the favorites, and they managed to cover the spread. The closing moneyline for the Blues was +105, while the Red Wings had a closing moneyline of -128, further indicating the Blues as underdogs despite their victory. The total score of 7 surpassed the over/under line of 6.5, resulting in an over outcome for bettors.

The most recent encounter on March 23, 2023, saw the St. Louis Blues emerge victorious with a 4-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings. The game began with a rapid exchange of goals in the first period, with both teams scoring within the first two minutes. The Blues’ Alexey Toropchenko also scored in the first period, but the Red Wings led 2-1. The Blues then took control in the second period with goals from Brayden Schenn and Jake Neighbours, securing a 4-2 lead. The Red Wings’ Alex Chiasson narrowed the gap in the third period, but the Blues held on to their lead. The Blues’ goaltender, Joel Hofer, ended the game with a save percentage of 0.893, saving 25 out of 28 shots, while the Red Wings’ Alex Nedeljkovic had a save percentage of 0.818, with 18 saves on 22 shots. The Blues had 22 shots on goal and 20 hits, while the Red Wings had 28 shots on goal and 14 hits. The Blues won despite having fewer faceoffs won (27) compared to the Red Wings (30).

Detroit Red Wings vs. St. Louis Blues Predictions

The Detroit Red Wings are hitting the road to take on the St. Louis Blues in what’s expected to be an intense showdown. The Red Wings, currently sixth in the Eastern Conference, are looking to snap a three-game losing streak. With star players like Alex DeBrincat leading the charge offensively, Detroit will be keen to get back to winning ways. However, they’ll have to do so without key players like Dylan Larkin, who is out with an injury. The Blues, on the other hand, are also in a slump, having lost their last three games and sitting ninth in the Western Conference. They’ll be relying on their top scorer Robert Thomas to spark their offense and get back on track.

Defensively, both teams have had their struggles this season. The Red Wings have shown some resilience on the road, but their defense will be tested by a Blues team that has the ability to score in bunches when they’re clicking. The Blues’ defensive corps, led by Colton Parayko, will look to tighten up and support their goaltender against a Red Wings team that ranks in the top half of the league in goals scored. Special teams could play a crucial role in this matchup, with both teams looking to capitalize on power-play opportunities.

The key player matchup to watch will be between the Red Wings’ top scorer DeBrincat and the Blues’ Thomas, who leads his team in points. Both forwards have the skill to change the game in an instant and will be closely marked throughout the contest. With both teams desperate for a win to break their respective losing streaks, expect a fast-paced game with plenty of action at both ends of the ice. The outcome could hinge on which team is able to seize momentum and capitalize on their scoring chances.

Detroit Red Wings vs. St. Louis Blues Pick

The decision to pick ‘Over’ for the upcoming game between the Detroit Red Wings and the St. Louis Blues is supported by several key factors. Firstly, both teams have demonstrated a tendency towards high-scoring games in their recent matchups, with the over hitting in two of the last four encounters. Additionally, the Red Wings have hit the over in 16 of their games this season, with a particularly strong trend towards high-scoring games on the road, where they’ve hit 9 overs. The Blues, while having a more balanced over/under record this season, have still managed to hit the over in 6 of their home games, suggesting that they are capable of contributing to a high-scoring affair, especially when playing in front of their home crowd.

Furthermore, the absence of key defensive players like Dylan Larkin for the Red Wings could lead to a more open game, as Detroit will be missing his two-way play and defensive contributions. The Blues, with their offensive talents like Robert Thomas, have the firepower to exploit any defensive gaps. Considering the offensive capabilities of both teams and the recent trends, it seems likely that this game could follow the pattern of their last meeting, which surpassed the over/under line. Therefore, betting on the over seems to be the right pick for this game.

The Pick: Over 6.5 -110 (Bet365)

Detroit Red Wings vs. St. Louis Blues Player Prop Picks

Here are the players who have hit over their current prop line in at least 7 of their last 10 games.

Detroit Red Wings

Player Name Prop Line Over Rate Over Odds Under Odds Last 10 Average Projection
Moritz Seider Shots On Goal 1.5 9/10 -160 +124 2.7 2.71
Alex DeBrincat Assists 0.5 7/10 +135 -175 0.7 0.80
Alex DeBrincat Points 0.5 7/10 -175 +135 0.9 1.00
Robby Fabbri Points 0.5 7/10 +100 -130 1.2 1.31
Lucas Raymond Points 0.5 7/10 -140 +110 0.9 1.01

St. Louis Blues

Player Name Prop Line Over Rate Over Odds Under Odds Last 10 Average Projection
Torey Krug Shots On Goal 2.5 8/10 -105 -125 2.9 2.93
Jake Neighbours Shots On Goal 2.5 7/10 +135 -175 2.9 2.94
Robert Thomas Points 0.5 7/10 -215 +165 1.0 1.04