Florida Panthers vs St Louis Blues 2/14/2023 Odds, Predictions and Tips
The Florida Panthers are all set to take on the St. Louis Blues in a thrilling NHL encounter at the Enterprise Center, MO, on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 8:00 PM ET. Boasting an impressive average of 3.47 goals per game, the Panthers have shown great promise this season, thanks in part to the excellent offensive performance of their top line, consisting of Matthew Tkachuk and Aleksander Barkov, who have contributed a whopping 42 goals and 79 assists. Furthermore, defenseman Brandon Montour has also played a crucial role, providing 10 goals and 34 assists from the point, while Sam Bennett, Sam Reinhart, and Carter Verhaeghe have worked together to produce 61 goals and 64 assists, giving the Panthers a solid edge on the offensive front.
While the defense has had some underperformances, with an average of 3.44 goals given up per game, the offense has been excellent. Gustav Forsling and Joshua Mahura, however, collaborated for 5.3 defensive point shares, allowing opponents to get too many open chances on goal. The Panthers will need to rely heavily on Spencer Knight as well, who had an underwhelming .906 save % and a 3.05 goals-against average on 586 shots, as they take on the Blues in the second game of a back-to-back.
- The Florida Panthers are 0-5 in their last 5 games against the spread.
- Florida is 10-19 in their road outings against the spread.
- The totals went OVER in 0 of the Panthers’ last 5 matches.
Florida Panthers vs St Louis Blues 2/14/2023 Odds, Predictions and Tips
The St. Louis Blues have had a challenging season despite a strong offensive showing, averaging 3.06 goals per game. The team’s top two lines, led by Jordan Kyrou, Robert Thomas, and Pavel Buchnevich, have combined for an impressive 51 goals and 83 assists, while defenseman Justin Faulk has contributed six goals and 20 assists from the point. Defensemen Brayden Schenn, Ivan Barbashev, and Brandon Saad have added another 37 goals and 48 assists to the team’s offensive output.
However, the Blues have struggled defensively, allowing an average of 3.63 goals per game, including a whopping 28 goals in their last six games. While Justin Faulk and Calle Rosen have contributed 121 blocks and 4.1 defensive point shares, the rest of the team has faltered, allowing opponents to find open shots on goal with ease. Goalie Jordan Binnington has also struggled, stopping just .890 of the 1158 shots he’s faced and allowing an average of 3.31 goals per shot.
- The St Louis Blues are 2-3 in their previous 5 meetings ATS.
- St Louis is 13-14 in their road games against the spread.
- The totals went OVER in 5 of the Blues’ last 5 matches.
Florida Panthers vs St. Louis Blues. The NHL pick for this game is the Florida Panthers. The Florida Panthers are slated to take on the struggling Blues in the second game of a back-to-back, and despite the fatigue factor, they are expected to come out strong. Led by their offensive stars Matthew Tkachuk and Aleksander Barkov, the Panthers’ high-powered attack should have no problem penetrating the Blues’ porous defense, which has allowed an average of 3.63 goals per game. Defensively, the Panthers’ Gustav Forsling, Joshua Mahura, and company are primed to stifle the Blues’ offense by forcing turnovers and shutting down shooting lanes, providing goalie Spencer Knight with a comfortable cushion to make easy saves. A convincing road win for the Panthers is predicted, with a final score of 7-2.
NHL Starting Time: 8:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Enterprise Center, MO
Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2023
TV: ESPN+
NHL Odds: Florida Panthers -115
NHL Totals: 6.5
