San Jose Sharks vs St. Louis Blues Betting Pick & Prediction 12/12/24
Betting on today’s Sharks and Blues game? Catch the action at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO, as the Blues hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on NBCS. This Western conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Blues are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Sharks.
SAN JOSE SHARKS VS ST. LOUIS BLUES BETTING PICK
The Pick: St. Louis Blues -1.5
This game will be played at Enterprise Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 12th.
WHY BET THE ST. LOUIS BLUES:
- Based on projections, we have the Blues coming out on top by a score of 4-2.
- Take the Blues on the moneyline
- The Blues should also cover at -1.5
Can the Sharks Offense Score Enough on the Road?
San Jose fell to 10-16-5 after a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. The Sharks held a 1-0 lead in the second period, but Vancouver responded with three goals, including the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.
The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 5. As underdogs on the puck line, the Sharks failed to cover. Nico Sturm and Mikael Granlund each scored for San Jose in the loss.
San Jose managed 23 shots on goal in their 3-2 loss to the Canucks, with Mikael Granlund scoring his 6th goal of the season at 18:43 in the third period. Nico Sturm netted his 2nd goal earlier in the second period.
Luke Kunin picked up his 3rd assist on Sturm’s goal, while Tyler Toffoli added his 5th assist on Granlund’s goal. William Eklund also contributed with his 7th assist of the season. The Sharks had 16 giveaways in the game.
Defensively, the Sharks will look to bounce back after giving up a late goal with just 26 seconds remaining in the 3rd period, leading to a 3-2 loss against the Canucks. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks’ defense also contributed 6 takeaways and 21 hits.
Does St. Louis Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
With a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, the Blues moved above .500, now standing at 14-13-2. St. Louis was the underdog on the puck line, but they covered it with the victory. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score matched that exactly.
After trailing 1-0 in the first period, the Blues scored four unanswered goals to take control. Three different players contributed to the scoring, with Colton Parayko leading the way with two goals.
Colton Parayko scored twice in the Blues’ 4-2 win over Toronto, including his 5th goal on an empty net. He found the net for the second and third times this season. Jordan Kyrou added his 3rd goal of the year. Pavel Buchnevich also scored, netting his 4th goal on the empty net.
Ryan Suter picked up two assists, bringing his total to three for the season. The Blues took 24 shots on goal and scored three times in the second period after being held scoreless in the first.
Defensively, the Blues gave up the first goal just 5:25 into the first period and another late in the third, but they held the Maple Leafs scoreless for a crucial stretch between those goals. Jordan Binnington made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, while the defense contributed 17 blocks, 17 hits, and 3 takeaways.