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The Washington Capitals will take on the St Louis Blues in NHL action on Thursday.
Washington have been poor with 11 losses in 18 games this season. They are currently placed in the bottom half of the Eastern Conference Metropolitan Division with 16 points.
St. Louis have regrouped well from their losing streak and have now won their last 4 games to win it 7 out of 15 games this season. They are placed last in the Western Conference Central Division with 14 points but are motivated enough to finish better by continuining their past performances.
Capitals vs. Blues Odds
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Capitals vs. Blues Match Details
Fixture: Capitals vs. Blues
Date & Time: Thursday, November 17; 8 pm EDT
Venue: Enterprise Center, Saint Louis, MO
Capitals vs. Blues Key Stats
Washington has been inconsistent upfront, scoring less than three goals per game on average. Alex Ovechkin has been decent with 8 goals and 6 assists, but lacks proper support from other players has hampered his contribution.
Their defense has let down more goals than they have scored with over 55 goals conceded in 18 games. The goaltenders did well with over 0.900 save percentages and over 518 saves. It has not helped them and there is a lot of work left going forward this season to bring in its best.
St. Louis did not play well for the majority of the season and only managed to score 39 goals in 15 games at an average of less than three goals per game on average this season.
While defending, they have been poor this season with 52 goals conceded in 15 games. This has increased the deficit between the number of goals scored and conceded. They will have to work really hard to strengthen their defense and get better returns for the rest of the season.
Capitals vs. Blues Betting Prediction
Overall, both teams have been disappointing this season, but St. Louis' recent positive run gives them an advantage and they are likely to benefit from it. They are are 4-0 in their last 4 overall and are 6-1 in their last 7 games following a win.
Washington are 2-6 in their last 8 games, playing on a day's rest and are 2-7 in their last 9 overall, which makes things more difficult for them.
Prediction : Take St. Louis, ML(-110)
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