Minnesota stuck with Marc-Andre Fleury in Game 2, and it paid off as he stopped 32 shots in Minnesota's 6-2 victory. Also, the Wild got over the hump mentally with just their third win in regulation in 16 games against St. Louis for another confidence-builder. The Wild have won eight of their last 10 going back to the regular season, and 20 of 26. Minnesota is 46-13 in its last 59 games versus a team that scored two or fewer goals in its previous game. The Blues are 2-6 in their last eight playoff games as favorites, and they are just a small favorite in this home game. Minnesota is 9-3 UNDER in its last 12 conference quarterfinal games and 10-4 UNDER overall in its last 14 after allowing two or fewer goals in its previous game. The Wild have stayed UNDER in five of seven as underdogs, and if the Wild decide to go with Cam Talbot to give Fleury a break, they will still be in good shape as Talbot played well down the stretch with a 13-0-3 record in his final 16 starts. He also has a 2.76 goals-against average with three shutouts this season. Play the Wild on the puckline and the UNDER.
This pick was released to clients on May 06, 2024 at 10:54AM ET.
Minnesota at St. Louis
May 6, 2022
1.5 units on Minnesota +1.5 goals -220 (puckline) (risk 1.5 to return 2.18)
Result:
WIN
WIN
1.5 units on Game Total UNDER 6.5 -113 (risk 1.5 to return 2.83)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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