Match Analysis: Vancouver Canucks vs St Louis Blues – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-10-13
- Time: 11:30 PM UTC
- Location: Rogers Arena, Vancouver
Game Overview
The Vancouver Canucks host the St. Louis Blues in an early 2025-26 NHL season matchup. Both teams have started the season with 1-1-0 records, showing some inconsistency, but the Canucks have a slight edge playing at home. This game pits two middle-tier Western Conference teams early in the year, making motivation and early season form key factors.
Key Factors to Consider
- Both teams have a 1-1-0 record, but the Canucks are slightly favored at home with stronger recent performances. Their offense showed a surge in recent games scoring 3 goals to come from behind against the Blues previously, while the Blues have shown resilience but less offensive firepower.
- Recent meetings have been competitive with notable high-scoring games. The last matchup saw the Canucks rally to a 4-3 overtime win at home, indicating strong home advantage and offensive capabilities against the Blues.
- No significant injury reports for either team currently available, indicating both sides should be near full strength.
- The game is played at Vancouver’s Rogers Arena with full home crowd support for the Canucks, enhancing their motivation to defend home ice early in the season.
- Early season points are crucial for playoff positioning; the Canucks have more to prove at home coming off a loss to the Blues, while the Blues seek to establish consistency on the road.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Vancouver Canucks: -148, St. Louis Blues: +118 | Vancouver Canucks | ★★★★☆ 72% |
Spread | Canucks -1.5 +180, Blues +1.5 -222 | Canucks -1.5 | ★★★☆☆ 68% |
Over/under | Over 5.5 -132, Under 5.5 +110 | Under 5.5 | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
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Moneyline | Vancouver Canucks 2% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | N/A |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Vancouver Canucks at 2% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 3.3% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Vancouver Canucks to win outright (moneyline), cover the -1.5 puckline spread, and the game to go under the 5.5 total goals line.
Predicted Score: Vancouver Canucks 3 – 1 St. Louis Blues