St. Louis Blues @ Vegas Golden Knights - January 20, 2025

Alright, folks, buckle up because we’re in for a thrilling showdown tonight at T-Mobile Arena. The Vegas Golden Knights are set to face off against the St. Louis Blues, and if you’ve been around the betting block like I have, you know that every game has its own story waiting to unfold.

Let’s break it down. The Golden Knights come into this game with a solid record of 29-12-3. They’ve been impressive at home and boast an offensive firepower averaging about 3.4 goals per game on roughly 31 shots. Their shooting percentage hovers around 11.3%, which is decent enough to keep the pressure on opposing goalies. Now, their power play? It’s not too shabby either; they convert nearly 27% of their chances into goals—definitely something to keep an eye on.

On the flip side, we have the St. Louis Blues, struggling a bit with a record of 21-20-4. They average just under 2.8 goals per game with a shooting percentage that lags behind at about 10.6%. Their power play efficiency sits at only 18.7%, so they’ll need to find some magic if they want to capitalize on any opportunities tonight.

Now, let’s talk defense because it’s just as important as offense in this sport. The Golden Knights are holding strong with an impressive save percentage of nearly 90%. Their penalty kill is also respectable at about 77.6%. Meanwhile, the Blues’ defensive stats show a slight dip; their save percentage is marginally lower at 89.6%, and their penalty kill struggles even more at just under 74%.

Looking back at recent performances can give us insight into how these teams might fare tonight. The Golden Knights are coming off a disappointing loss against the Blackhawks where they fell short despite being favored—always a tough pill for bettors who backed them there! On the other hand, St. Louis lost their last outing as well against another team—a trend that has seen them go just 2-6 SU in their last eight road games.

So what does all this mean for our bets? Well, I’m predicting that Vegas will take home the win tonight; they have too much talent and depth for St. Louis right now—even if they’ve stumbled recently themselves.

However—and here’s where my betting instincts kick in—I believe St. Louis will cover the spread given their history of doing so when playing against Vegas (5-2 ATS in their last seven matchups). As for total goals scored? I’m leaning towards the UNDER; both teams have shown signs of offensive struggles lately which could lead to a tighter contest than expected.

To sum it up: bet on Vegas to win but don’t overlook St. Louis covering that spread—there’s always room for surprises in hockey! And remember my superstitious rituals before placing your bets—maybe wear your lucky socks or light that candle! Good luck out there!