Blues vs. Senators Betting Picks & Predictions
The St. Louis Blues and Ottawa Senators — both coming off losses — will play on Tuesday at 8:00 PM ET, at Enterprise Center in St. Louis. The bookmakers have made the Blues heavy favorites at -304 on the moneyline, and the Senators are at +241. Find more below on the Blues vs. Senators betting line, injury report, head-to-head stats, best bets and more.
Blues vs. Senators Betting Line
Blues vs Senators Betting Information
| Favorite |
Spread |
Total |
| Blues |
-1.5 |
6 |
Blues vs. Senators Game Info
- Game Day: Tuesday, March 8, 2022
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Location: St. Louis, Missouri
- Arena: Enterprise Center
Computer Predictions for Blues vs. Senators
Computer picks for Blues vs Senators
| ATS |
Over/Under |
Score Prediction |
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Blues (-1.5)
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Over (6)
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Blues 4 Senators 2
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Blues vs. Senators Betting Trends
St. Louis has gotten the victory in 24 of the 37 games it’s played as the moneyline favorite this season.
In two games with moneyline odds lower than -304, the Blues have one win.
Based on the moneyline odds, St. Louis has a 75.2% chance of winning this contest.
St. Louis Blues Leaders
Jordan Kyrou has been a big player for St. Louis this season, with 53 points in 51 games.
Vladimir Tarasenko is contributing with 48 points (19 goals, 29 assists).
Pavel Buchnevich has 19 goals and 26 assists for St. Louis.
Ville Husso has a record of 13-4-3. He has conceded 46 goals (2.2 goals against average) and racked up 614 saves with a .930 save percentage (second-best in the league).
St. Louis Blues Season Stats
The Blues net the fifth-most goals in the league, averaging 3.5 per game for a total of 192 this season.
On defense, the Blues are one of the best units in league play, conceding 149 goals to rank sixth.
The team’s goal differential is fifth-best in the league at +43.
The Blues’ 41 power-play goals this season are fifth-best in the NHL (on 158 power-play chances).
The Blues’ 25.9% power-play conversion rate is second-best in the NHL this season.
The Blues’ offense has scored seven shorthanded goals this season (third among all squads).
The Blues defeat 84.7% of opponent power plays, currently the fourth-best penalty-kill percentage in the league.
The Blues’ players win 49.1% of their faceoffs to rank 18th in the NHL.
The Blues have an 11.4% shooting percentage as a team, ranking second in the league.
The Blues have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 19.9 hits and 12.4 blocked shots per game.
Senators vs. Blues Betting Trends
The Senators have secured an upset victory in 17, or 34.0%, of the 50 games they have played as an underdog this season.
Ottawa has won one of its eight games when it is the underdog by +241 or longer on the moneyline.
The win probability for the Senators, implied from the moneyline, is 29.3%.
Ottawa Senators Leaders
Brady Tkachuk’s 18 goals and 22 assists in 52 games give him 40 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
Drake Batherson is crucial for Ottawa’s attack with 34 total points (1.1 per game), including 13 goals and 21 assists through 31 games.
Thomas Chabot has five goals and 26 assists for St. Louis.
Matt Murray has a 5-12-2 record this season, with a .906 save percentage (30th in the league). In 20 games, he has 580 saves, and has conceded 60 goals (3.0 goals against average).
Ottawa Senators Season Stats
The Senators’ 142 total goals (2.6 per game) rank 27th in the NHL.
The Senators’ 178 total goals allowed (3.2 per game) rank 22nd in the league.
They have a -36 goal differential, which ranks 25th in the league.
The Senators have recorded 29 power-play goals this season (on 166 power-play chances). That ranks 21st in the NHL.
The Senators’ power-play conversion rate (17.5%) ranks 24th in the league.
The Senators have recorded four shorthanded goals.
The 80.1% of opponent power plays the Senators kill is the 15th-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the league.
The Senators have the 21st-ranked faceoff win rate in the NHL (48.5%).
The Senators’ collective 8.6% shooting percentage ranks 27th in the league.
The Senators have not had a shutout win yet this season.
Blues and Senators Injury Report
Blues: Marco Scandella: Out (Lower-body)
Senators: Shane Pinto: Out (Shoulder), Drake Batherson: Out (Ankle)
Our best bet is Blues on the moneyline at -304 and against the spread (-1.5) after analyzing all of the key statistics and trends for this matchup. Our computer predicts the total score will finish over the total of 6 goals.
