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NHL Playoffs Betting Lines on Chicago at St. Louis Game 5

NHL Playoffs Betting Lines on Chicago at St. Louis Game 5

Written by on April 20, 2016

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On Thursday evening, the St. Louis Blues have a chance to send the Chicago Blackhawks out of the playoffs on home ice in their Game 5 matchup. The Blues won Game 4 in Chicago, 4-3, on Tuesday night to take a 3-1 series lead. The Blackhawks lost two straight in their own rink and are now on the edge of elimination. Be sure to look out for more NHL odds by clicking here.

NHL Playoffs Betting Lines on Chicago at St. Louis Game 5 & TV Info

When: Thursday, April 21, 9:30 PM ET Where: Scottrade Center, St. Louis TV: TBA (likely NBC Sports Network) Stream: NHL.tv Radio: Chicago / St. Louis Opening NHL Lines: Blue favored by TBA

Why Should You Bet on Chicago?

There are few teams with more offensive talent than the Blackhawks. Led by Patrick Kane, the Blackhawks have put goals on the board in bunches at times this season. The problem with their attack is that it has failed to protect the back side, and the Blues have simply waited for the Blackhawks to get reckless and then pounced to score opportunistic goals. The Blackhawks have to be patient and more thoughtful when pursuing their chances, because there are plenty of goals to be scored.

Why Should You Put Your Money on the Blues?

The St. Louis Blues have been dominant in their own arena this season, and they are now fimly ensconced in the Blackhawks’ collective heads. The Blues mounted a third period comeback in Game 3 and then found themselves down 2-1 in the second period after a bizarre series of events led to a Chicago power play, but they still came back. The Blackhawks outshot the Blues 42-20 in the game, but the Blues still scored more goals. Alex Steen has been particularly dangerous for the Blues, picking off a Blackhawk pass to score the fourth goal in Game 4 and totaling three points for the night.

Expert Betting Pick and Final Score Prediction

The Blackhawks’ frustration is playing right into the Blues’ hands. I like St. Louis to finish off Chicago at home on Thursday with a 4-2 victory.
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