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St. Louis Blues (12-7-3) @ Chicago Blackhawks (13-11-2)

Date: Tuesday November 30th, 2010

Time: 8:30 pm EST

Predicted Score: St. Louis Blues 3-2

Preview: Two teams competing hard in the Central Division of the Western Conference will go at it at the United Center on Tuesday night. The St. Louis Blues will take on the Chicago Blackhawks. Both teams are within striking distance of first place Detroit. St. Louis is 12-7-3 with 27 points, while the Blackhawks are 13-11-2 for 28 points. If the postseason started today, the Blues would be the sixth seed in the Western Conference, while the Blackhawks are currently holding the 5 seed. The Blues have lost two straight games; both to Dallas, while Chicago comes in winning two straight games.

Chicago, fresh off a west coast trip won four of six games. The Blues have scored 57 goals on the season, while allowing 57 as well. St. Louis leading scorer has been Andy McDonald. The center has scored 8 goals and passed for 9 assists on the season. The Blackhawks have been led by their center Patrick Sharp. Sharp has 15 goals and 12 assists. Patrick Kane leads the team with 15 assists. Chicago ranks 9th in the NHL in goals scored; averaging 3.0 per game.

My Betting Picks: In a very good game, the road team will snap their losing streak. This game will go to overtime, and also a shoot-out. The Blues win the shoot-out 3-2.