How to Pick the Hurricanes vs. Blues Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 19

Published 12:50 am Saturday, October 19, 2024

If you’re searching for best bets for the Carolina Hurricanes’ upcoming contest against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right place. Read on, as we provide our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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Hurricanes vs. Blues Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.4 goals)

  • Carolina’s games last season went over this matchup’s total of 6 goals 47 times.
  • St. Louis combined with its opponent to score more than 6 goals in 46 of 82 games last season.
  • These teams scored 6.2 goals per game combined, 0.2 more than this one’s total.
  • Opponents of these teams combined to scored 5.6 goals per game, 0.4 fewer than this one’s total.
  • The Hurricanes were eighth in goals scored in the league, and the Blues were 24th.
  • This game features the league’s 13th-ranked (Blues) and fourth-ranked (Hurricanes) teams last season in terms of defense.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -138

  • The Hurricanes had a 54-31 record when favored on the moneyline last season.
  • In games when it was a moneyline favorite at -138 or shorter, Carolina went 45-25.
  • The Hurricanes have a 58.0% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline’s implied probability.

Blues Moneyline: +117

  • The Blues claimed an upset victory in 31, or 51.7%, of the 60 games they played as an underdog last season.
  • St. Louis had a record of 21-26 in games when oddsmakers listed them as +117 or longer on the moneyline last season.
  • The moneyline implies a 46.1% chance of victory for the Blues.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, St. Louis 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders (2023-24)

  • Sebastian Aho was one of Carolina’s top contributors last season, posting 89 points. He averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 16.7%.
  • Seth Jarvis posted 67 points (33 goals, 34 assists), adding significantly to the team’s offensive efforts last season.
  • On 139 shots, Shayne Gostisbehere recorded 56 points (10 goals, 46 assists) for Carolina last season.
  • Last season for Carolina, Pyotr Kochetkov (23-13-4) posted a 2.3 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .911.

Blues Points Leaders (2023-24)

  • Robert Thomas was among the top options on offense for St. Louis last season, with 86 points. He recorded 26 goals and 60 assists in 82 games.
  • St. Louis’ Jordan Kyrou racked up 67 total points (0.8 per game), with 31 goals and 36 assists.
  • Pavel Buchnevich had 27 goals and 36 assists, for a season point total of 63.
  • Jordan Binnington had a record of 28-21-5 in 57 games last season, conceding 156 goals (2.8 goals against average) with a .913 save percentage, 13th in the league.

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/11/2024 Lightning L 4-1 Home -150
10/15/2024 Devils W 4-2 Home -164
10/18/2024 Penguins W 4-1 Away -171
10/19/2024 Blues Away -138
10/22/2024 Oilers Away
10/24/2024 Flames Away
10/26/2024 Kraken Away

Blues’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/11/2024 Golden Knights L 4-3 Away +184
10/15/2024 Wild L 4-1 Home -101
10/17/2024 Islanders W 1-0 Home +123
10/19/2024 Hurricanes Home +117
10/22/2024 Jets Home
10/24/2024 Maple Leafs Away
10/26/2024 Canadiens Away

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Carolina vs. St. Louis Game Info

  • Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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  • Location: St. Louis, Missouri
  • Venue: Enterprise Center

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