San Jose Sharks vs St Louis Blues Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Oct 2026

San Jose Sharks vs St Louis Blues Predictions

Best Bet

Over 5.5 Goals @ -122

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Our prediction is that the Sharks and the Blues will score Over 5.5 combined. Take the -122 that the teams find the net enough times to win this wager.

Our Sharks vs Blues betting guide brings together our Best Bet, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Scroll down for the detailed analysis supporting each pick.

San Jose Sharks vs St Louis Blues Preview

The San Jose Sharks square off against the St Louis Blues at Enterprise Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday, October 8.

San Jose Sharks were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 5-0 loss against Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center. Sharks lost the shots on goal battle, 13-26.

St Louis Blues have suffered defeat in their last two games. Most recently, a 4-2 scoreline occurred on the road at United Center against Chicago Blackhawks. Mason McTavish and Connor McMichael scored one goal apiece.

H2H: Sharks Overcame Blues in Last H2H

The Sharks won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 5-4 triumph when facing the Blues at SAP Center. Both teams have five wins on the board when we look at the 10-game H2H record.

Starting Goalies

Yaroslav Askarov (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
26/27	2-1-0	3.9	.862	0
25/26	21-20-4	3.7	.883	0

Joel Hofer (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
26/27	1-1-0	1	.955	1
25/26	24-13-5	2.6	.909	6

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.9 goals from 23.1 shots on goal, with a 23.1% powerplay efficiency. The Sharks have given up 3.6 goals from 29.2 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 69.4%.

Macklin Celebrini is the top points scorer with 14 points, 4 goals and 10 assists, with Igor Chernyshov recording 8 points, 6 goals and 2 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Yaroslav Askarov have a 4.20 goal against average with a .857 save percentage.

The Blues have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.6 goals from 25.7 shots on goal, with a 12.5% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.2 goals from 29.2 shots, averaging 2.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 92.9%.

The top points scorer is Jimmy Snuggerud with 14 points, 5 goals and 9 assists, while Robert Thomas is next best after having 11 points, 7 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Joel Hofer have a 2.32 GAA with a .919 SV%, including one shutout.

Best Bet

Our view on this NHL clash is that the teams will go over the total line. Therefore, our pick is to back the Over selection with confidence at -122.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Sharks games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Sharks games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Blues games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Blues games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Blues games.

Our hockey picks are always well-researched, starting with a combination of the latest NHL team news and current form. Once we’ve got a solid read on the matchup, we layer in the key data to back it up.

Over 5.5 Probability

The odds at the top betting apps suggest our pick has a 54.9% chance of winning. However, our analysts have this figure closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Sharks 3 - 5 Blues

There’s the option to wager on the Blues to win by a 5-3 scoreline. Odds of +2000 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Sharks

Blues

1-0

Sharks

+4000

Blues

+4000

2-0

Sharks

+4000

Blues

+3500

2-1

Sharks

+1200

Blues

+1200

3-0

Sharks

+2900

Blues

+2500

3-1

Sharks

+1600

Blues

+1400

3-2

Sharks

+900

Blues

+850

4-0

Sharks

+4500

Blues

+3500

4-1

Sharks

+1700

Blues

+1300

4-2

Sharks

+1600

Blues

+1400

4-3

Sharks

+1100

Blues

+1050

5-0

Sharks

+1100

Blues

+5500

5-1

Sharks

+3300

Blues

+2400

5-2

Sharks

+2000

Blues

+1500

5-3

Sharks

+2400

Blues

+2000

5-4

Sharks

+1800

Blues

+1700

6-1

Sharks

+1800

Blues

+4500

6-2

Sharks

+5000

Blues

+3000

6-3

Sharks

+4000

Blues

+2900

6-4

Sharks

+6000

Blues

+5000

6-5

Sharks

+5500

Blues

+4500

7-2

Sharks

+5500

Blues

+6600

7-3

Sharks

+5500

Blues

+6600

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San Jose Sharks vs St Louis Blues Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 62% probability of winning this game, St Louis Blues might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -161 Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, San Jose Sharks are trading at +132.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 5.5, the odds are -122.

The top NHL sportsbooks offer a wide range of game lines and team props for every matchup. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Sharks

+132

Blues

-161

3-Way Moneyline

Sharks

+185

Tie

+310

Blues

+118

Puck Line

Sharks +1.5

-196

Blues -1.5

+158

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-100

Over 5.5

-122

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

San Jose Sharks Stats

St Louis Blues Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.60 pts and allowed 4.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 23.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.8
• Blocks: 12.7
• Faceoff Wins : 24.5
• Hits: 25.3
• Giveaways: 18.3
• Takeaways: 5.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 24.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.1
• Blocks: 13.4
• Faceoff Wins : 24.2
• Hits: 24.8
• Giveaways: 17.9
• Takeaways: 4.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 25.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 7.3
• Blocks: 12.8
• Faceoff Wins : 26.8
• Hits: 19.4
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 3.8

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 25.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 7.3
• Blocks: 12.8
• Faceoff Wins : 25
• Hits: 20.2
• Giveaways: 14.3
• Takeaways: 4.4

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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