St. Louis Blues vs. Detroit Red Wings - NHL Showdown

On December 23, 2024, the St. Louis Blues will face off against the Detroit Red Wings at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+, BSDET, BSMW, FDS-DET, FDS-MW, FDSDET, and FDSMW, starting at 7:00 PM. The Red Wings enter the matchup with a straight-up record of 13-20-0, while the Blues hold a 15-20-0 record. Historically, the Red Wings have performed well at home, with an 11-6 record against the spread (ATS) as home favorites, which you can verify on our NHL standings page. In their last matchup on February 24, 2024, the Red Wings dominated the Blues with a 6-1 victory. The current betting odds favor the Detroit Red Wings at -115 on the Moneyline, while the total points over/under is set at 5.5. Both teams have shown a tendency to hit the under in recent games, making it an intriguing betting angle. The Blues will look to leverage their 13-7 ATS record as away underdogs to upset the Red Wings. Key players to watch include the Red Wings' solid faceoff performance with a win percentage of 50.3% and the Blues' strong hitting game, averaging 23.7 hits per game. With both teams struggling in the scoring department, bettors should pay close attention to the dynamics of power plays and penalty minutes.