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Boston Bruins at St. Louis Blues Stanley Cup Final Game 4 predictions, picks and best bets


The St. Louis Blues seized home-ice advantage with a win in Game 2 on the road against the Boston Bruins. However, the Blues returned to Enterprise Center in St. Louis and quickly frittered away that advantage in an ugly 7-2 loss at home on Saturday.

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Boston Bruins at St. Louis Blues: By the Numbers

  • G Jordan Binnington coughed up five goals on just 19 shots in Game 3 and he was pulled for the first time this season in favor of Jake Allen.
  • The Bruins have notched at least one goal on the man advantage in seven consecutive postseason contests. They ended up with four power-play goals in Game 3.
  • The top scoring line of Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak combined for two goals and five points in Game 3 after being limited to just one goal and a minus-7 rating in the first two games of the series.
  • Bruins D Torey Krug was good for a power-play goal and four points in Saturday's rout.

Boston Bruins at St. Louis Blues: Projected Goalie Starters

Jun 1, 2019; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Blues left wing Jaden Schwartz (17) attempts a shot on Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask (40) during the third period in game three of the 2019 Stanley Cup Final at Enterprise Center. (Photo Credit: Billy Hurst - Paste BN Sports)

Tuukka Rask vs. Jordan Binnington

Rask yielded just two goals on 29 shots, including one power-play marker, as he cruised to his fifth consecutive road playoff victory. He is 5-0-0 with a 0.80 goals- against average and .976 save percentage during the impressive run, as he is just on another plane right now and the odds-on favorite for the Conn Smythe Trophy at this point.

Binnington was yanked for the first time in his NHL career, and it couldn't have come at a worse time. We'll find out a lot about the goaltender in Game 4, seeing if he has the mettle and resolve to bounce back. It will be interesting to see if Craig Berube gives him a long leash, or if he is quick to go back to Allen at the first sign of trouble.

Boston Bruins at St. Louis Blues: Key Suspension/Injuries

BLUES: C Oskar Sundqvist (4 G, 5 A in 21 playoff games) returns from a one-game suspension, and he gives the Blues some much-needed sandpaper.

BRUINS: D Matt Grzelcyk (3 G, 4 A, 19 playoff games) remains in concussion protocol and he is considered day to day. His replacement, D John Moore, went scoreless in Game 3 with one blocked shot and two hits across 13:09 of ice time.

Boston Bruins at St. Louis Blues: NHL Best Bet

</div> <p> <strong>Moneyline:</strong> The <strong>Blues (-120)</strong> are favored to rebound in Game 4, but will they? The <strong>Bruins (+100)</strong> looked awfully strong in their win, and they're the better value here at even-money.</p> <p> <strong>Against the spread:</strong> The Blues ( <strong>-1.5, +235)</strong> are a tempting play at this price, but the Bruins ( <strong>+1.5, -290)</strong> are the safer play on the moneyline. Avoid the B's on the puck line, as it's just too much chalk to eat.</p> <p> <strong>Over/under:</strong> The <strong>OVER 5.5</strong> ( <strong>+120</strong>) connected easily in Game 3, and while Rask has been on fire, roll with the over at plus-money. It's just too good of a value to pass on.</p> <p> <em>Follow Joe on Twitter <strong> <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeWilliamsVI">@JoeWilliamsVI</a> </strong> </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/mariners-felix-hernandez-walk-off-mound-emotional/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">See Felix Hernandez's emotional walk off the mound for the Mariners</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></body></html>