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The St Louis Blues will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in an NHL game on Saturday.
St. Louis after a good run, have failed to perform, losing four out of their last five games. They are placed in the bottom half of the Western Conference Central Division with 22 points and will look to break this inconsistent run with a win in this game.
Pittsburgh, meanwhile, are coming in this one with a win and will look to continue the positive run by the end of the game. They are fourth in the Metropolitan Division standings with 28 points and are in the perfect position to challenge other teams in the standings.
Blues vs Penguins Odds
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Blues vs Penguins Match Details
Fixture: Blues vs Penguins
Date & Time: Saturday, December 3, 2022; 7 pm EDT
Venue: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
Blues vs Penguins Key Stats
St. Louis' offense has performed below expectations and has been inconsistent, putting the team in a lot of discomfort. They have scored only 66 goals in 23 games with not a single player having goals in double digits. They are in a difficult situation and need to address it soon to have a better season.
The defense has been under a lot of stress lately and has conceded over 3.6 goals on average per game. The situation is more concerning as the goaltenders have failed to do well and we should expect changes as the season progresses.
Pittsburgh have done well in offense and with contributions from Sidney Crosby and Jake Guentzel, they have found their perfect combination. Both players have been consistent this season with 12 goals each. Crosby's role will be very crucial in the upcoming game due to his assisting capabilities.
On the defensive front, they have struggled, with goals conceded per game going over three. The team will look to make the defensive line stronger in the coming games to fare better at the end of the season.
Blues vs Penguins Betting Prediction
This matchup looks very much one-sided, given that St Louis have been poor and have an unimpressive offensive and defensive setup. The away record further puts the team in difficulty, increased more by the 2-5 head-to-head record.
However, Pittsburgh have won six out of their last eight games and have a solid record playing on the rest. The better offensive setup will make Pittsburgh comfortable winners, as they will look to exploit St Louis' weak defense and score better for a win.
Prediction: Take, Pittsburgh, ML(-182)
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