STL Blues vs CLB Blue Jackets Prediction: the hosts clearly plan to take revenge for the recent defeat

Prediction for the NBA match which will take place on January 12. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

St. Louis

If not for the defeats to Columbus and Edmonton, St. Louis could already be in the Western Conference cup zone. Recall that in both games Bluesmen showed a great game in offence, but terrible in defence, in total scoring eight pucks and conceding 12. After such a Jim Montgomery conducted a thorough work on errors, after which the Musicians beat Anaheim with a score of 6:2. Thus, the Blues continue to chase the eighth Vancouver, giving him a two-point lead.

Columbus

Columbus has gained a great condition, thanks to which it was able to penetrate into the playoff zone. If the team finishes the regular season without crises, there is a high probability that they will get a ticket to the next stage. At the moment in the Eastern Conference table the Jackets are located in the eighth position, having in their piggy bank as many points as the lower-ranked Pittsburgh. They approach the upcoming game after three wins in a row - 6:4 over Columbus, 4:3 (B) over Pittsburgh and 6:2 over Seattle.

St. Louis vs Columbus Stats

Columbus is an extremely uncomfortable opponent for St. Louis. In the last six face-to-face meetings, the Jackets have outplayed the Musicians.

Expert Betting Tips

St. Louis clearly plans to take revenge for the recent defeat from Columbus. The Musicians will be at home, which played a key role in the outcome of the previous game. Despite this, we do not recommend getting into the outcomes, as it is safer to bet on goals. Lately, St. Louis and Columbus have looked great on the point. In the last five games, the rivals have scored 24 pucks each, which is an average of 4.8. In general, based on this, we suggest betting on the standard total over.