Sharks vs Blues Picks and Prediction – 12/13/2024

This Thursday, Macklin Celebrini and the San Jose Sharks will travel to Enterprise Center to take on Jordan Kyrou and the St. Louis Blues in a Western Conference battle. Get our free NHL Picks all season long! The Sharks enter the matchup with a 10-16-5 record, looking to rebound from a narrow 3-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday. Celebrini has been a bright spot for San Jose, using his dynamic offensive skill set to make an impact despite the team’s struggles this season.

San Jose has shown resilience in recent games, but defensive lapses have often cost them key opportunities. Celebrini will need to lead the Sharks offensively while the defense tightens up to handle St. Louis’ attack.

The Blues, sitting at 14-13-2, are also looking to bounce back after a 4-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. Kyrou has been a standout for St. Louis, contributing with his speed and scoring ability to lead the Blues in close contests. Despite some inconsistency, St. Louis has remained competitive in a tough Western Conference.

For the Blues, taking advantage of home ice and limiting Celebrini’s opportunities will be crucial. Kyrou will aim to spark the offense early, with help from teammates like Robert Thomas and Pavel Buchnevich, as the Blues look to control the game’s tempo.

This matchup pits Celebrini’s offensive brilliance against Kyrou’s scoring prowess in what promises to be an exciting battle. While San Jose has the potential to make it competitive, the Blues’ depth and home-ice advantage could give them the upper hand. Take the Blues to cover the puck line. Final Score Prediction, St. Louis Blues win 4-2.