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Stephen Nover's NHL Friday Totals Crusher - 69% Hockey Hot Streak
(NHL) St. Louis vs. San Jose,
Total: 5.50 | -120.00 Over
Result: Loss
Total: 5.50 | -120.00 Over
Result: Loss
The oddsmaker opened this total too low at 5 1/2 with juice on the Over. Early marketplace activity has pushed the total up to 6 at many betting outlets. Going Over still is the way to go.
The Blues are in desperation mode having lost five in a row. They trailed the Kings 3-0 in the first period during their last game this past Wednesday. Expect more urgency and quicker pace from the Blues, who came out flat having been idle the previous four days. St. Louis should be at full strength offensively with Tyler Bozak back and Jaden Schwartz expected to play here.
San Jose has the worst defense in the NHL giving up an average of 3.5 goals per game.
The Sharks, though, can score and their defensemen are offensive-minded. San Jose has produced at least 3 goals in four of its last five games. The Blues rank 25th defensively allowing 3.2 goals a game. St. Louis is in bad form defensively, too, surrendering an average of 4.2 goals in its last five games.
The Blues are in desperation mode having lost five in a row. They trailed the Kings 3-0 in the first period during their last game this past Wednesday. Expect more urgency and quicker pace from the Blues, who came out flat having been idle the previous four days. St. Louis should be at full strength offensively with Tyler Bozak back and Jaden Schwartz expected to play here.
San Jose has the worst defense in the NHL giving up an average of 3.5 goals per game.
The Sharks, though, can score and their defensemen are offensive-minded. San Jose has produced at least 3 goals in four of its last five games. The Blues rank 25th defensively allowing 3.2 goals a game. St. Louis is in bad form defensively, too, surrendering an average of 4.2 goals in its last five games.
