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Expected score: New Jersey Devils 4-3 St. Louis Blues
The New Jersey Devils host the St. Louis Blues in an NHL matchup between two teams separated by three points in the standings. New Jersey sits sixth with 18 points from 14 games, while St. Louis occupies eighth place with 15 points. Both sides have shown inconsistency through the opening weeks, setting up a contest where recent form and home-ice advantage will likely prove decisive.
Team form
New Jersey Devils
New Jersey has won three of their last five, including a dominant 7-1 victory over the New York Rangers at home on October 15. The Devils scored 18 goals across those five games while conceding 13, averaging 3.6 per game offensively. However, the sequence includes a 2-4 loss to Washington and a 1-4 defeat to Ottawa, indicating vulnerability against structured opposition. At home, they have shown more potency, particularly in high-scoring affairs.
St. Louis Blues
St. Louis has struggled on the road, losing three of their last five matches away from home. The Blues scored 19 goals across five games but conceded 20, averaging 4.0 per game defensively—a concerning rate. Their most recent away fixture saw them lose 4-5 to Minnesota. While they posted an impressive 7-2 win over Ottawa in that stretch, the overall pattern suggests defensive fragility that could be exploited by an opportunistic home side.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head history is available between these teams in recent seasons, so the matchup carries no established patterns or revenge narratives.
Key factors
New Jersey's home record and recent offensive output give them a structural advantage. The Devils have scored at a healthy rate and won their last home game decisively. St. Louis's defensive issues on the road—conceding 4.0 per game over five matches—represent the critical vulnerability. The Blues' inconsistency, particularly away from home, contrasts with New Jersey's more stable recent performance. Goaltending and special teams will matter, but the underlying metrics favour the home side's ability to generate chances and convert them.
Prediction
The Devils are clear favourites given their superior standing, home advantage, and stronger recent form. St. Louis has shown they can score in bunches, as evidenced by their 7-2 and 5-3 wins, but their defensive leakage on the road—especially after conceding five to Minnesota—suggests they will struggle to contain New Jersey's attack. The model projects a fairly open contest in terms of expected scoring, but the home side's edge in consistency and environment tips the balance decisively in their favour.
Back the New Jersey Devils to win. They hold a clear advantage in form, home-ice benefit, and defensive solidity compared to a St. Louis team that has leaked goals on the road. Expect a high-scoring affair with the Devils prevailing in a tight contest.
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| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 24 | |
| 2 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 23 | |
| 3 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 20 | |
| 4 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 19 | |
| 5 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 18 | |
| 6 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 17 | |
| 7 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 17 | |
| 8 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 15 | |
| 9 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 15 | |
| 10 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 15 | |
| 11 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 14 | |
| 12 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 13 | |
| 13 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 11 | |
| 14 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 10 | |
| 15 | 15 | 3 | 10 | 9 | |
| 16 | 16 | 1 | 12 | 7 | |
| 1 | 16 | 11 | 2 | 26 | |
| 2 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 23 | |
| 3 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 20 | |
| 4 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 19 | |
| 5 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 18 | |
| 6 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 18 | |
| 7 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 18 | |
| 8 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 18 | |
| 9 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 17 | |
| 10 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 17 | |
| 11 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 16 | |
| 12 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 16 | |
| 13 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 15 | |
| 14 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 12 | |
| 15 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 12 | |
| 16 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 10 |
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