Blues vs Utah

A close matchup, but will Utah keep it within one

Grade B+: Utah Puckline +1.5 (+200)

The Blues, desperate to turn their season around, enter this game struggling, having lost four of their last five. Meanwhile, Utah has been playing more competitively, keeping games close thanks to strong goaltending and defensive structure. With St. Louis missing Pavel Buchnevich, their scoring depth is limited, putting more pressure on Jordan Kyrou and Robert Thomas to create offense against Utah’s disciplined defensive corps. On the other end, Utah’s young forwards have struggled to generate consistent scoring, especially against physical teams like the Blues. With both teams fighting to stay in the playoff mix, this game is expected to be tight, making Utah at +1.5 an appealing value bet.

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With momentum on their side, Utah is the safer bet

Grade B+: Utah Moneyline (-120)

The Utah Hockey Club, playing solid hockey over their last few games, looks to take advantage of a Blues team that has struggled, losing four of their last five. St. Louis will be without Pavel Buchnevich, weakening an already inconsistent offense, while Utah’s goaltending has been a bright spot, with their starter posting a .920 save percentage in his last six games. Historically, St. Louis has struggled in road games against structured defensive teams, and with Utah’s blue line led by a steady veteran core, it won’t be easy for the Blues to find quality scoring chances. With both teams fighting to stay in the playoff mix, this is a crucial game, but Utah’s home-ice advantage and steadier goaltending give them the edge.

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