On October 9, the Vegas Golden Knights are coming off a resounding 8-4 home victory against the Colorado Avalanche. This impressive win is sure to instill confidence and momentum as they prepare to face the St. Louis Blues. Similarly, on October 8, the Blues should be buoyed by their 3-2 win over the Seattle Kraken on the road.
Study of Golden Knights
Having a 31-23 record the previous season, the Golden Knights had a great record favoured on the money line. When preferred with odds of -189 or less, they were successful going 16-7 in such games. Vegas is projected to win this game with an implied probability of 65.4%. Their high-scoring attack—which last season scored 3.2 goals per game—should be able to leverage the Blues’ defense. Their power play also was good last season, turning 51 of 252 opportunities into goals.
Blues Examination
Despite being underdogs in 60 games last season, the Blues managed to secure 31 victories, showcasing their potential to pull off surprises. Even when the odds were +157 or longer on the money line, they won 8 out of 11 games. With an indicated chance of 38.9% of winning, the Blues are in a position to defy expectations. Their attack, which averaged 2.8 goals per game last season, will need to find a way past the Golden Knights’ defense to secure a victory.
Prediction
Based on statistical trends and current performance, the Vegas Golden Knights will probably win this game. Their enthusiasm from their last victory should continue into this game, and their great offensive and powerful power play should be able to exploit the Blues’ defense. Although the Blues have a habit of causing shocks, the Golden Knights’ great record as favorites and high-scoring attack make them the most probable winners.