NHL Pick and Preview: St Louis Blues vs. Vegas Golden Knights – Jan 23, 2025

The Vegas Golden Knights (29-14-4) and St. Louis Blues (23-21-4) will meet for the second game in a row and for the third time this season on Thursday, January 23 at 8:00 PM ET. The Golden Knights are favored to bounce back with a moneyline at -140 at MyBookie.

Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview

The Golden Knights have another battle with the Blues coming up with a couple of days rest. They have now lost their last four games and are 4-6 over their previous 10 battles.

They fell short to the Blues in their latest battle, which was a 5-4 shootout. Shea Theodore was crucial to their offense with four assists to keep the puck moving, but their defense is what mattered here since they lacked the ability to slow the Blues down.

This game was a bit more respectable once the third period ended, especially since the Blues had a 4-2 lead heading into the third period. Jack Eichel and Pavel Dorofeyev both landed a goal each in the third period to force the shootout.

The Golden Knights have typically scored 3.38 goals and taken 30.8 shots a game. Their defense has allowed 2.77 goals a game from opponents, as well as 27.0 shots. During this losing streak, they have scored 3.00 goals and allowed 4.50 goals a game.

St. Louis Blues Betting Preview

The Blues are 5-5 in their last 10 performances and have won three out of their last four. This recent win over the Golden Knights put them back on the winning side after a 4-2 loss to the Utah Hockey Club in the previous game prior.

Against the Golden Knights, Brayden Schenn scored the first goal of the game and the last goal in the shootout to go up 2-1 in that scenario. Jake Neighbours scored the first goal in the shootout, but landed a goal in the second period to help the Blues go up 3-1.

They took 28 shots and allowed the Golden Knights to get 32 attempts. They also had 16 hits compared to the Golden Knights’ 22 and had a faceoff percentage at 51.4.

The Blues have been averaging 2.83 goals and 27.0 shots per matchup. Their defense has allowed 2.98 goals and 28.5 shot attempts per battle. This spread offers no room for error.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie has the latest Vegas Golden Knights vs. St. Louis Blues betting odds, which favor the Golden Knights on the road. The Golden Knights won the first meeting over the Blues back in October with a 4-3 performance at home.

Their recent loss was a bit concerning, as they allowed the Blues to increase their goal total from the previous battle. However, the Golden Knights are determined to make this right.

Final Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -140