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New Jersey Devils vs. St. Louis Blues: Preview, Predictions and Picks for December 17, 2024

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Dec 17, 2024 9:29 PM
On Tuesday, December 17th, 2024, the New Jersey Devils aim to extend their road winning streak as they face off against the St. Louis Blues at the Enterprise Center. The Devils, who currently hold a 20-10-3 record, look to even the regular season series after the Blues took the first matchup. In their own barn, the Blues will try to capitalize on home ice, where they've managed a 6-7-1 record so far.
New Jersey Devils vs St. Louis Blues

Current Odds

NJ
STL
Over
5.5
+200
Under
5.0
+125
NJ
-2.5
-154
STL
+2.5
+145
NJ
ML
-10000
STL
ML
+2500

Devils vs Blues statistics

Stat Devils Blues
Goals For per Game 3.33 2.59
Goals Against per Game 2.61 3.06
Shots per Game 30.2 26.2
Shots Against per Game 26.0 29.3
Power Play Goals 30 12
Power Play Goals Against 17 19
Short Handed Goals 4 1
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 301 237
Power Play Percentage 30.0 16.7
Penalty Kill Percentage 81.9 76.8

St. Louis Blues recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/15/24 vs New York Rangers W 3-2
12/14/24 @ Dallas Stars L 2-1 OT
12/12/24 vs San Jose Sharks L 4-3
12/10/24 @ Vancouver Canucks W 4-3 OT
12/7/24 @ Edmonton Oilers L 4-2

New Jersey Devils recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/14/24 vs Chicago Blackhawks W 4-1
12/12/24 vs Los Angeles Kings W 3-1
12/10/24 vs Toronto Maple Leafs L 2-1 OT
12/8/24 vs Colorado Avalanche L 4-0
12/6/24 vs Seattle Kraken W 3-2

St. Louis Blues injuries

  • Radek Faksa (C): Day-To-Day
  • Justin Faulk (D): Day-To-Day
  • Pavel Buchnevich (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Nick Leddy (D): Injured Reserve
  • Philip Broberg (D): Injured Reserve

New Jersey Devils injuries

  • Curtis Lazar (C): Injured Reserve
  • Jake Allen (G): Day-To-Day
  • Dawson Mercer (C): Day-To-Day
  • Tomas Tatar (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Erik Haula (LW): Day-To-Day

Devils vs Blues game info

Type Info
Venue Enterprise Center
Location Saint Louis, MO
Puck drop Tue 8:00 PM

Devils vs Blues predictions

As the New Jersey Devils gear up to face off against the St. Louis Blues, all eyes will likely be on Jesper Bratt, who has been on fire this season with 41 points already in his pocket. There’s a good chance he’ll be a key playmaker once again on the ice. His teammate, Nico Hischier, who's leading the team with 16 goals, also seems poised to keep the momentum going and perhaps even notch a goal or two himself. Given their strong road record and these top performers at their best, the Devils have the offensive edge they need to potentially dominate the game.

On the flip side, the St. Louis Blues are definitely feeling the absence of Robert Thomas, a crucial playmaker who’s currently on injured reserve. However, Jordan Kyrou, with 27 points including 13 goals, stands out as the Blues’ best bet for sparking anything offensively. If Kyrou can maneuver past the Devils' defense, there's a chance to tilt the ice in favor of the Blues. It’ll be interesting to see how he handles the pressure, especially with the home crowd behind him at the Enterprise Center.

Taking all of this into account, the prediction leans towards the New Jersey Devils extending their road victory streak. Their offensive power, spearheaded by Bratt and Hischier, combined with the Blues missing key player Robert Thomas, gives the Devils a noticeable advantage. Plus, considering the Devils' impressive road record this season, they seem well-positioned to come out on top in this matchup. Let’s see if the Blues can pull an upset at home, but the smart money might be on the visitors this time around.

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