St. Louis Blues at San Jose Sharks Game 5 predictions, picks and best bets
The St. Louis Blues pulled even in the Western Conference Final against the San Jose Sharks in Friday's Game 4. The series now shifts back to SAP Center at San Jose Sunday with the puck dropping shortly after 3 p.m. Eastern.
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St. Louis Blues at San Jose Sharks: By the Numbers
- Each of the last two games were decided by just a single goal after the first two games had at least a two-goal margin of victory.
- Game 4 was the first of the series to play to the UNDER on the projected total of 5.5.
- Both teams have racked up 36 penalty minutes and they each have two power-play goals.
- San Jose has a 196-169 advantage in total shot attempts through four games.
St. Louis Blues at San Jose Sharks: Projected Goalie Starters
Jordan Binnington vs. Martin Jones
Binnington stopped 29 of 30 shots on goal in Game 4 for his best performance since Game 7 against the Dallas Stars in Round 2. He pushed ahead of Jones with a superior .884 save percentage in the series.
St. Louis Blues at San Jose Sharks: Key Injuries
</div> <p>Blues D <strong>Vince Dunn</strong> missed Game 4 due to an upper-body injury. <strong>Carl Gunnarsson</strong> drew into the lineup in his place.</p> <h1 class="presto-h1">St. Louis Blues at San Jose Sharks: NHL Best Bet</h1> <p> <strong>Moneyline:</strong> The <strong>Sharks</strong> are favored at <strong>-130</strong> following their second loss in the series. They won Game 5 at home in each of the first two rounds of the postseason and are a good play again in Round 3.</p> <p> <strong>Against the spread:</strong> A better number comes with the Sharks to cover the <strong>-1.5</strong>-goal spread at <strong>+210</strong>.</p> <p> <strong>Over/under:</strong> The projected total stays at <strong>5.5</strong> following the first game of the series to fall below the number. Take the <strong>UNDER</strong> again at <strong>-110</strong> with both goalies rounding into form last time out.</p> <p> <em>Follow Esten on Twitter <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/EstenMcLaren">@EstenMcLaren</a> </em> </p> <p><strong>MORE:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/burmese-python-discovered-in-surprising-place/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">Burmese python discovered in surprising place</a></p> <p><a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/ufc-fighter-makes-opponent-flinch-by-screaming-in-his-face-during-staredown/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">UFC fighter makes opponent flinch by screaming in his face during staredown</a></p> <p><a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/rangers-mike-minor-200th-strike-out-after-not-catching-foul-ball-on-purpose/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">Rangers ripped for not catching easy foul ball so pitcher could reach milestone</a></p> <p><a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/packers-eagles-goal-line-passes/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">Packers' puzzling goal-line decisions end in disaster</a></p> <p><a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/watch-avonte-maddox-provides-an-update-on-his-status-after-returning-to-philly/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">WATCH: Avonte Maddox provides an update on his status after returning to Philly</a></p></body></html>