Match Analysis: St Louis Blues vs Minnesota Wild – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-10-10
- Time: 12:10 AM UTC
- Location: Enterprise Center, St. Louis
Game Overview
This NHL matchup features the St. Louis Blues hosting the Minnesota Wild early in the 2025-26 season. Both teams showed solid performances last season but are considered middle-tier playoff contenders with roughly similar overall strength and no significant injury concerns currently reported. The Blues have slight home advantage and better moneyline odds, while the Wild offer value on the spread.
Key Factors to Consider
- St. Louis finished last season with a slightly better record (37-25-8) compared to Minnesota (33-28-9). Early form shows no major injury issues and both teams appear balanced offensively and defensively. Blues have home ice advantage which historically bolsters their performance.
- Recent H2H results are close with minor edge to the Blues at home. Games between these two are competitive with occasional high scoring, supporting a lean towards a moderately high total goals game.
- No significant injuries reported for either team ahead of the matchup, suggesting both will field near full-strength lineups.
- The game is early in the season with good weather conditions and no reported travel fatigue. Both teams have moderate playoff motivation but no critical upcoming games that could heavily influence rest strategies.
- Both teams aim to establish strong starts in a competitive Western Conference. The Blues may have added motivation to capitalize on home ice early to build momentum, while the Wild look to prove their consistency on the road.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Minnesota Wild: +105, St Louis Blues: -125 | St Louis Blues | β β β ββ 65% |
Spread | Minnesota Wild +1.5: -270, St Louis Blues -1.5: +220 | Minnesota Wild +1.5 | β β β β β 70% |
Over/under | Over 5.5: -118, Under 5.5: -102 | Over 5.5 goals | β β β ββ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
---|---|
Moneyline | St Louis Blues 4% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Over 5.5 2% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: St Louis Blues at 4% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 5.5% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Moneyline: St. Louis Blues win; Spread: Wild +1.5; Over/Under: Over 5.5 goals
Predicted Score: St Louis Blues 4 – 3 Minnesota Wild