Vancouver Canucks vs. St. Louis Blues Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/4/2024]

The St. Louis Blues will take on the Vancouver Canucks in NHL action at Enterprise Center on Thursday, beginning at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Thursday's Canucks vs. Blues matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Canucks vs. Blues Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the outcome of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Canucks and Blues 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Canucks a 55% chance of defeating the Blues.

According to our model, the Blues (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Canucks vs. Blues Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Canucks	Blues
Puck Line	-1.5 (+170)	+1.5 (-184)
Moneyline	-150	+130
Total	o6.5 (-108)	u6.5 (-110)

• The Blues are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Canucks, with -184 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Canucks (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +170.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blues at +130. That means you can bet $100 to profit $130, earning a total payout of $230, if they win.
• On the other hand, BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canucks at -150, where you can risk $150 to win $100 for a total payout of $250 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -108, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check all the sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Canucks vs. Blues Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Blues +1.5	-184
Moneyline	Blues	+130
Total	Under 6.5	-110

While the Canucks are more likely to win the game, taking the Blues moneyline is the best option because of the 1.2% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

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Canucks vs. Blues Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Canucks vs. Blues?

According to our model, Vancouver's Elias Pettersson is most likely to score the first goal in Canucks vs. Blues.

Our projections give Pettersson a 7.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Enterprise Center, while the Canucks star is a 38.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Vancouver Canucks

Player	First Goal Probability
Elias Pettersson	7.8%
Brock Boeser	6.1%
J.T. Miller	5.9%
Ilya Mikheyev	5.2%
Dakota Joshua	4.0%

St. Louis Blues

Player	First Goal Probability
Jordan Kyrou	7.5%
Pavel Buchnevich	6.6%
Robert Thomas	5.3%
Jake Neighbours	4.3%
Brandon Saad	4.1%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Vancouver Canucks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Elias Pettersson	38.5%
J.T. Miller	33.5%
Brock Boeser	33.2%
Ilya Mikheyev	30.1%
Pius Suter	23.9%

St. Louis Blues

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jordan Kyrou	36.9%
Pavel Buchnevich	36.1%
Robert Thomas	28.4%
Jake Neighbours	25.2%
Brandon Saad	23.8%
Don't forget, our model updates often, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of the Canucks vs. Blues on Thursday January 4, 2024.

Canucks vs. Blues Game Information

Thursday's game between the Blues and Canucks at Enterprise Center is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Vancouver Canucks vs. St. Louis Blues
• Date: Thursday January 4, 2024
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Enterprise Center

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Conclusion

This preview article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on Thursday's Canucks vs. Blues clash, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control are performed to ensure the content meets our editorial guidelines.

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