The St. Louis Blues bring their impressive five-wins-in-six-games momentum to Anaheim, where they've dominated with eight straight victories against the Ducks, including a commanding 6-2 win in their last meeting.
While the Blues' offense has found its rhythm with at least three goals in their last eight outings, the Ducks face an uphill battle with their league's second-worst scoring rate and the recent loss of center Robby Fabbri to injury, plus the departure of defenseman Brian Dumoulin in a trade to New Jersey.
The Honda Center sets the stage for what could be another defensive showdown as the Anaheim Ducks look to snap their losing streak against the St. Louis Blues in Friday night's Western Conference clash.
Anaheim Ducks vs. St. Louis Blues prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Anaheim Ducks vs St. Louis Blues matchup, our predictive model gives the Blues a 65.5% chance of defeating the Ducks.
St. Louis Blues: 65.5% win probability
- Recent momentum (5-game streak: WLWWW, winning 4 of last 5)
- Superior offensive output (182 goals scored vs Ducks' 162)
- Better points accumulation (66 points in 63 games vs Ducks' 61 in 61)
Anaheim Ducks: 34.5% win probability
- Struggling offense (162 goals scored, third-lowest in Pacific Division)
- Poor defensive record (188 goals against, showing significant defensive gaps)
- Inconsistent form (Recent LWLWL pattern shows inability to string wins)
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Anaheim Ducks vs. St. Louis Blues odds
Here are the latest odds for this NHL matchup as the Anaheim Ducks host the St. Louis Blues at home on Friday, March 07.
| Anaheim Ducks | St. Louis Blues | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +130 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | -145 (via Caesars Sportsbook) |
Anaheim Ducks vs. St. Louis Blues preview
The St. Louis Blues roll into Honda Center riding a hot streak, having won five of their last six games and looking to extend their impressive eight-game winning streak against the Ducks.
Robert Thomas has been clutch for the Blues lately, coming up big with both the tying goal and shootout winner in their recent nail-biter against the Kings.
The Ducks' offense has been their Achilles' heel this season - they're stuck in the NHL's basement with just 2.61 goals per game, and their power play hasn't done them any favors.
Things just got tougher for Anaheim with John Gibson nursing a lower-body injury, though backup Lukas Dostal has been solid between the pipes, giving up just 17 goals in his last eight appearances.
The Blues' Jordan Binnington has found his groove, keeping opponents to two goals or fewer in his last four starts, which could spell trouble for the already-struggling Ducks' offense.
The recent trade of defenseman Brian Dumoulin to New Jersey leaves another hole for Anaheim to fill, making their uphill battle against the Blues even steeper.
While neither team is lighting up the scoreboard this season, St. Louis has managed to find the net at least three times in their last eight games - a stark contrast to Anaheim's offensive struggles.
With both teams fighting for wild card positioning in the West, this matchup at Honda Center could be a real turning point in their playoff push.
Key stats
- 1St. Louis Blues sit 10th in Western Conference with 66 points while Anaheim Ducks are 12th with 61 points
- 2Blues carry momentum with 3 wins in last 5 games (WLWWW) versus Ducks' inconsistent form (LWLWL)
- 3Blues hold offensive edge with 182 goals scored compared to Ducks' 162 goals this season
- 4Ducks' home record shows defensive struggles with 188 goals against versus Blues' 189, nearly identical defensive vulnerabilities
Anaheim Ducks vs. St. Louis Blues form
Anaheim Ducks vs. St. Louis Blues head to head
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St. Louis Blues
100%
Jan 10, 2025
St. Louis Blues
6 : 2
Anaheim Ducks
Apr 8, 2024
Anaheim Ducks
5 : 6
St. Louis Blues
Mar 17, 2024
St. Louis Blues
4 : 2
Anaheim Ducks
Nov 20, 2023
Anaheim Ducks
1 : 3
St. Louis Blues
Mar 26, 2023
Anaheim Ducks
3 : 6
St. Louis Blues
Nov 22, 2022
St. Louis Blues
3 : 1
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