Sartori's prediction: Burakovsky does his part.
NHL
The nightcap of Wednesday’s TNT doubleheader brings us a Central Division showdown as the St. Louis Blues welcome the Chicago Blackhawks.
Chicago has shown real signs of progress early this season, and my Blackhawks vs. Blues predictions lean toward that momentum carrying over into this matchup.
Read on for my NHL picks for Wednesday, October 15.
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Blackhawks vs Blues Best bet: Andre Burakovsky Over 0.5 points (+135)
The Chicago Blackhawks took a chance on forward Andre Burakovsky this offseason in a buy-low move due to his large contract and disappointing results with the Seattle Kraken. Burakovsky’s first game for Chicago was also underwhelming, as he failed to record a point or a shot on net.
However, after that performance, coach Jeff Blashill shook up the lines and paired Colton Dach with Burakovsky and Connor Bedard. The change proved to be a smart adjustment, as the new-look first line has developed strong chemistry through three games together.
As a result, Burakovsky is averaging one point and two shots on goal over that stretch. That success could continue against the St. Louis Blues, a team that has struggled defensively this season.
The Blues rank in the bottom half of the league in expected goals against per 60 minutes (xGA/60). St. Louis goaltender Jordan Binnington has struggled behind this blue line, and he is slated to start against the Hawks.
Through two starts, Binnington is 1-1 with a .860 save percentage (SV%) and a 3.50 goals-against average (GAA).
If Burakovsky records a point, there’s a strong chance Chicago keeps this game close. Through four games this season, the Hawks have yet to lose by more than one goal.
It wouldn’t be surprising if Burakovsky’s point came from assisting Bedard, just as he did in the Hawks’ 4-3 loss to the Boston Bruins.
Burakovsky has recorded three points over the past three games. Find more NHL betting trends for Blackhawks vs. Blues.
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Tony Sartori has written over 1,000 pieces of sports betting content across multiple different media outlets. He covers the NHL, UFC, PGA, NFL and MLB. Tony started part-time while attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he went on to receive a B.A. in Economics and a certificate in Entrepreneurship in 2022. He continues to work full-time in the sports betting landscape.
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