Published Dec 3, 4:44am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Dec 3, 4:44am ET
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Updated Dec 3, 4:45am ET
There will be pressure on both the Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues when they collide in the NHL on Dec 4. You can find our picks for the clash here.
It has been a disappointing period for the Blues, as they sit second bottom in the Central Division standings after winning just three of their last ten.
The Boston Bruins haven't fared much better over the same period, winning just four times, and losing six in regulation time.
The Boston Bruins remain in a strong position in the Eastern Conference, as they sit fourth in the Atlantic Division.
However, their recent form would have set the alarm bells ringing, as they have suffered six regulation-time defeats in their last ten.
Boston's recent defensive woes have seen them allow 13 goals in their last three, with five of those coming in a defeat against the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday.
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It has been a challenging season to this point for the Blues, as they sit second bottom in the Central Division standings, having gone 9-11-7 across their opening 27 games.
They have won just three of their last 10, with four of those losses coming in overtime.
The Blues were comprehensively outplayed in their latest outing, suffering a 4-1 home loss against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday. Jordan Kyrou scored the only goal in response for the Blues.
| TOTAL | Blues | Bruins | DRAWS | |
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| WINS | 161 | 60 | 83 | - |
| GOALS | 1050 | 458 | 592 |
This could be a good opportunity for the Bruins to get their form back on track. They hold a healthy head-to-head advantage over the Blues, and their better displays this term have come at TD Garden, going 9-5-0.
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