Published Oct 27, 5:07am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Oct 27, 5:07am ET
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Updated Oct 27, 5:07am ET
Two NHL teams that sit at contrasting ends of the standings will lock horns on Oct 27, as the Blues and Penguins collide.
The St.Louis Blues currently sit bottom of the Central Division after winning just three of their opening eight games. Meanwhile, they come into this game on the road after losing their previous three.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have enjoyed a progressive start to the new campaign, as they sit second in the Metropolitan Division after winning six of their opening nine. Find our picks here.
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| Pittsburgh Penguins | +103 |
| St. Louis Blues | -117 |
It has been a strong start to the NHL season for the Penguins, and they currently sit second in the Metropolitan Division.
They have gone 6-2-1 in the competition this term, but they will be aiming to get back on track on Monday following a shootout loss against the Columbus Blue Jackets over the weekend.
Despite the eventual loss, the Penguins showcased their offensive quality after scoring four times. Anthony Mantha, Bryan Rust, and Kris Letang all netted efforts in the home loss.
The Blues have endured a miserable start to the new campaign. They currently sit bottom in the Central Division after going 3-4-1.
However, they have played fewer games than most of the teams in the division, meaning that they could yet rise up the league standings. However, they come into this clash after suffering defeats in each of their last three games.
Their most recent loss indicated their defensive struggles, as they allowed six goals against the Detroit Red Wings over the weekend.
| TOTAL | Blues | Penguins | DRAWS | |
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| WINS | 170 | 84 | 68 | - |
| GOALS | 1094 | 559 | 535 |
It is challenging to overlook the prospect of a home win when making Blues vs. Penguins picks.
The Penguins come into this week in better form, and they have won 60% of their previous home games against the Blues. Meanwhile, they have also won two of their last three head-to-head encounters against St. Louis.
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Pick
Pittsburgh Penguins (+103)
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