The Boston Bruins (7-7-2, 16 points) and the St. Louis Blues (7-8-0, 14 points) have had a tough time recently, suffering difficult defeats throughout the weekend. The Boston Bruins will travel to St. Louis on Tuesday to play the Blues. The Ottawa Senators defeated the Boston Bruins in overtime by a score of 3-2, while the St. Louis Blues were humiliated by the Washington Capitals by an 8-1 score differential. Both clubs have been struggling lately, with Boston losing two of their most recent three games and St. Louis on a losing skid of two, allowing twelve goals to be scored against them.
Boston ranks 26th in offensive performance, with an average of 2.5 goals scored per game. St. Louis, on the other hand, has a goals-against average of 3.5, which is somewhat lower than Boston’s average of 2.5 goals scored per game. Both teams are struggling with significant injuries, with Boston losing Andrew Peeke and Alec Regula and St. Louis missing Nick Leddy, Philip Broberg, and other players. These injuries are undoubtedly affecting the teams’ performance.
Given the defensive struggles of both teams and their difficulties in making the most of their power plays, it’s reasonable to anticipate a high-scoring game when the Boston Bruins play the St. Louis Blues. This sets the stage for a bet total of more than 5.25 goals, making it an excellent choice for the upcoming game.