Dallas Stars - St. Louis Blues predictions and free betting tips [18/04/2024]

The NHL regular championship match is set to kick off between Western Conference contenders. Night hockey enthusiasts are looking forward to a clash between Dallas and St. Louis.

Dallas

The Dallas team has participated in 81 official matches of the NHL regular championship in the 2023-2024 season. Dallas has played 81 matches and scored 111 points, currently ranking 1st in the Western Conference table. Throughout the 2023-2024 season, Dallas has been performing exceptionally well, allowing the team to occupy a spot in the top half of the table. For now, Dallas leads the Western Conference but may still lose the top spot. The team has been playing excellent and attractive hockey throughout the regular championship, reaping benefits thereby.

Dallas' long stay in the top half of the table demonstrates the team's strength and stability, already making them one of the main favourites for the upcoming Stanley Cup playoffs. Throughout the regular championship, Dallas has shown excellent performance stats, especially in offence, where they are among the league's best. Dallas has managed to score 296 goals in 81 matches, making them one of the most productive teams in the league alongside Colorado and Toronto. In recent matches, Dallas has kept up the momentum and has only lost twice in the previous five confrontations. The team struggled against Chicago and Winnipeg.

St. Louis

The St. Louis hockey team has played 81 official matches in the NHL regular championship of the 2023-2024 season. In 81 matches, St. Louis has managed to score 91 points, ranking 9th in the Western Conference table. For most of the regular championship, St. Louis was among those contending for a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs, but the final result was disappointing, albeit logical. At the moment, St. Louis occupies the 9th position in the Western Conference and is set to stay there.

St. Louis was a long-time contender for a top-8 spot, but numerous crises and significant dips in performance kept them from qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs. St. Louis' average performance stats, even compared to some teams outside the top-10, also didn't help their playoff prospects. In 81 matches, St. Louis managed to score only 238 goals, which is quite low. St. Louis' defence throughout the season was weaker than Seattle, which ranks 12th. In the last five matches, St. Louis secured three victories, defeating Anaheim, Chicago, and Seattle.

Head-to-head

St. Louis and Dallas have clashed in 98 matches, with 52 wins for St. Louis and 46 for Dallas.

Total bet prediction

The individual total for St. Louis will be over 1 goal.

Prediction

Dallas will win in regular time. The teams have had different experiences in the current regular championship, demonstrating the difference in strength and class, both of which are much higher for Dallas. In the face-off, Dallas will rehearse for the playoffs and cement its victory in the Western Conference.