The St. Louis Blues (19-23-8) and Dallas Stars (28-14-9) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 8:00 p.m. EST at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Stars are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 5.5 total goals. The Stars are a 58-cent favorite to win outright, while the Blues are priced at 43 cents to pull off the upset at Fanatics Markets.
Let's get into my Blues vs. Stars predictions and NHL picks.
Blues vs. Stars Odds, Pick
Blues vs. Stars Spread: Stars -1.5 (+155 ), Blues +1.5 (-190)
Blues vs. Stars Over/Under: 5.5 (-125o / +105u)
Blues vs. Stars Moneyline: Blues +130, Stars -155
Blues vs. Stars Preview
The "Tired Team Who Plays Tight Games" system focuses on road teams that are faceing opponents who are running on short rest and consistently playing in close contests.
In the regular season, when the opponent has had only one day off and their recent three-game scoring margins have been narrow, the pace and intensity of the matchup tends to favor the visitor. With lines set in a moderate moneyline range, the market often overvalues the rested edge for the home side without accounting for the fatigue impact of constant tight games. These spots create opportunities for visiting teams to capitalize on tired opponents whose lack of recovery time erodes efficiency and makes them vulnerable, despite recent competitive results.
This season, this system has produced a 13% ROI. Overall, the system has produced a 4% ROI and gone 305-421 (42%). The positive ROI, despite the sub-.500 record, is a result of numerous plus-money picks.
Blues vs. Stars Prediction
Best Bet: Blues Moneyline
