- What: NHL Regular Season Game
- When: Friday, October 11th
- Who: St. Louis Blues vs. Vegas Golden Knights
- Time: 7:00 p.m. PST
- Where: T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas, NV)
The Golden Knights host the St. Louis Blues in a battle of unbeaten teams Friday night. Both teams won their home openers.
St. Louis Blues
The St. Louis Blues have had a solid start to the season with two consecutive comeback victories over the Seattle Kraken and the San Jose Sharks.
In their game against the Sharks, the Blues trailed 4-1 entering the third period. However, they capitalized on the Sharks’ goaltending issues and mounted an impressive comeback.
Radek Faksa scored early in the period, and Ryan Suter narrowed the gap to one with 14 minutes remaining.
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Despite facing a deficit, the Blues persevered, and Justin Faulk tied the game with less than a minute remaining. Captain Brayden Schenn then secured the win for the Blues in overtime.
The Blues have had two intense games to start the season. They fell behind early in the first game against Seattle but rallied with three unanswered goals to snatch the win.
They had a similar comeback against the Sharks, scoring four unanswered goals in the third period and overtime. Now, they face another tough matchup just 24 hours later.
It seems like a potential letdown spot for the Blues, as they may still be riding the emotional highs of their previous comeback victories.
Vegas Golden Knights
The Golden Knights are in a strong position to win the game against St. Louis, mainly because the Blues are on the second night of a back-to-back, having played a challenging overtime game against San Jose.
They have a potent offense, with their top line combining for four goals and six assists in their opener against Colorado. Additionally, Vegas has a strong power play, which could exploit St. Louis’ struggles on special teams.
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The Knights have a slight edge defensively, with Adin Hill securing a win against a stronger offensive threat in Colorado. Vegas’s defense, led by key contributors like Shea Theodore and Alex Pietrangelo, should be able to contain the Blues’ top players.
Additionally, Vegas’s dominant home record at T-Mobile Arena gives them a clear edge in this matchup, especially considering the Blues’ potential fatigue.
Blues-Knights Best Bet
The Knights are very difficult to beat at home. They’ve won 50 of their last 72 games at T-Mobile Arena and are more rested than the visiting Blues.
This all seems like a recipe for a Knights win. The Blues may be able to make it close late like they have a habit of doing in their comeback wins, but oddsmakers don’t give them much of a chance in this one.
The Blues are heavy underdogs in this one for a reason. The Knights should win this one in regulation.
The best bet in this one is Knights moneyline at -225 odds.
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