The Vegas Golden Knights (1-0) are big favorites (-230 moneyline odds to win) when they host a game against the St. Louis Blues (2-0), who have +190 moneyline odds, on Friday at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
The Golden Knights game against the Blues can be seen on ESPN+, so tune in to catch the action.
Golden Knights vs. Blues Game Info & Odds
When: Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada
Favorite: Golden Knights (-230)
Underdog: Blues (+190)
Over/under: 6
Golden Knights vs. Blues Prediction
Puck Line Pick:
Blues (+1.5)
Pick OU:
Over (6)
Score Prediction:
Blues 6 – Golden Knights 5
How to Bet on Golden Knights vs. Blues
Golden Knights and Blues Betting Trends in 2023
Last season, Vegas and its opponent combined to outscore Friday’s total of 6 goals 46 times.
Last season, 46 of St. Louis’ games featured more than 6 goals.
The total for this game (6) is 0.1 less than the combined scoring averages last season for the Golden Knights (3.21) and Blues (2.85).
These two teams conceded a combined 6.0 goals per game, 0.0 less than this game’s over/under.
Last season, the Golden Knights compiled a record of 28-23 in games they played as favorites on the moneyline.
The Blues were an underdog in 60 games last season, and won 31 (51.7%).
Golden Knights Stats & Insights in 2023
The Golden Knights’ 263 total goals (3.2 per game) made them the 13th-ranked scoring team in the league last season.
The Golden Knights allowed 243 total goals (3.0 per game), ranking 11th in NHL play in goals against.
They had the league’s 13th-ranked goal differential at +20.
The Golden Knights shot 10.3% as a team (13th in the league).
The Golden Knights did not have a shutout last season. As a team, they averaged 24.7 hits and 18.4 blocked shots per game.
Blues Stats & Insights in 2023
The Blues had 234 goals last season (2.8 per game), 24th in the NHL.
The Blues gave up 248 total goals (3.0 per game), 13th in the league.
They had the 20th-ranked goal differential in the league at -14.
With a shooting percentage of 9.9%, the Blues were 18th in the league.
The Blues did not shut out their opponents once. They averaged 20.2 hits and 14.9 blocked shots per game.
Golden Knights’ Best Players in 2023
Jack Eichel was one of Vegas’ leading contributors a season ago, totaling 68 points. He averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 11.2%.
William Karlsson had 60 points (30 goals, 30 assists), adding significantly to the team’s offensive efforts last season.
As Vegas’ top keeper last season, Ilya Samsonov recorded 23 wins and 7 losses while giving up 120 goals against 967 saves.
Blues’ Best Players in 2023
Robert Thomas had 26 goals (0.3 per game) and 60 assists (0.7 per game) last season, averaging 2.1 shots per game and shooting 15.3%. That made him among the leaders for St. Louis with 86 total points (1.0 per game).
Jordan Kyrou made a major impact for St. Louis last season with 67 points, thanks to 31 goals and 36 assists.
Jordan Binnington had a .913 save percentage (13th in the league) last season, conceding 156 goals (2.8 goals against average). He put together a 28-21-5 record between the pipes for St. Louis.
Golden Knights vs. Blues Injuries
Golden Knights: William Karlsson: Undisclosed (Out), Brendan Brisson: Scratch (Questionable)
Blues: Adam Jiricek: Knee (Out), Simon Robertsson: Upper Body (Out), Oskar Sundqvist: Knee (Out), Torey Krug: Ankle (Out For Season), Brandon Saad: Personal (Out), Alexandre Texier: Upper Body (Questionable)
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