St Louis Blues vs Dallas Stars Prediction, Picks & Odds | 02 Oct 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Blues vs Stars

The St Louis Blues square off against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center, with face-off scheduled for 21:00 on Friday, October 2.

Generous odds of -139 look too good to miss for the Over 5.5 goal selection. The Blues and the Stars have enough scoring power for this wager to win.

St Louis Blues won their previous game 5-3. This was a road victory at Delta Center against Utah Mammoth. Robert Thomas was able to score a hat trick, with Logan Mailloux and Pavel Buchnevich also among the goals.

Dallas Stars suffered a defeat in their last game. A 5-2 scoreline occurred on the road at Xcel Energy Center against Minnesota Wild. Mavrik Bourque and Wyatt Johnston each scored one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Stars who came out on top when they last played the Blues. At American Airlines Center, a 5-4 win was recorded. The Stars have triumphed in their previous three meetings against the Blues. On the head-to-head front, it has been 7 wins out of 10.

Starting Goalies

Joel Hofer (Expected)

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

Jake Oettinger (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
25/26	37-16-6	2.6	.899	4

6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 4.0 goals from 25.9 shots on goal, with a 20.0% powerplay efficiency. The Blues have given up 3.1 goals from 29.2 shots, averaging 2.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.1%.

Robert Thomas is the top points scorer with 16 points, 9 goals and 7 assists, with Dylan Holloway recording 15 points, 5 goals and 10 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Joel Hofer have a 3.04 goal against average with a .900 save percentage.

The Stars have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.1 goals from 28.5 shots on goal, with a 27.1% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.5 goals from 28.6 shots, averaging 5.3 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.9%.

The top points scorer is Matt Duchene with 14 points, 2 goals and 12 assists, while Jason Robertson is next in line after registering 13 points, 9 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Jake Oettinger have a 2.65 GAA with a .898 SV%, including one shutout.

St Louis Blues vs Dallas Stars Prediction & Picks

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Game Prediction

The pick for this NHL matchup is going over on the total line where we need six or more goals to be scored. We’re especially taken by the odds of -139 that this happens.

We only make our hockey predictions after confirming the latest team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant NHL stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Key Blues vs Stars stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 4 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 8 of the last 10 Stars games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Stars games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Stars games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Over 5.5 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, our pick carries a 58.1% chance of winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. It is the reason why we are recommending this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Blues 5 - 3 Stars

We’ve picked out a correct score of 5-3 being landed by the Blues. You can secure odds of +3000 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Blues

Stars

1-0

Blues

+4000

Stars

+4000

2-0

Blues

+4000

Stars

+3000

2-1

Blues

+1300

Stars

+1100

3-0

Blues

+4000

Stars

+2200

3-1

Blues

+1800

Stars

+1300

3-2

Blues

+950

Stars

+800

4-0

Blues

+6600

Stars

+2800

4-1

Blues

+2400

Stars

+1200

4-2

Blues

+1700

Stars

+1200

4-3

Blues

+1150

Stars

+1050

5-0

Blues

+1150

Stars

+4500

5-1

Blues

+4500

Stars

+1800

5-2

Blues

+2500

Stars

+1400

5-3

Blues

+3000

Stars

+1900

5-4

Blues

+2000

Stars

+1700

6-1

Blues

+2000

Stars

+3300

6-2

Blues

+6000

Stars

+2800

6-3

Blues

+5000

Stars

+2500

6-4

Blues

+6000

Stars

+4500

6-5

Blues

+5500

Stars

+5000

7-1

Blues

+5500

Stars

+6000

7-2

Blues

+5500

Stars

+5000

7-3

Blues

+5500

Stars

+5500

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St Louis Blues vs Dallas Stars 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.

The sportsbooks have Dallas Stars at -192 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 66% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, St Louis Blues are trading at +158.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 5.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. The Over 5.5 selection is available to back at -139.

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Moneyline

Blues

+158

Stars

-192

3-Way Moneyline

Blues

+260

Tie

+310

Stars

-112

Puck Line

Blues +1.5

-159

Stars -1.5

+128

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+112

Over 5.5

-139

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

St Louis Blues Stats

Dallas Stars Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.30 pts and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 25.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6.2
• Blocks: 12.9
• Faceoff Wins : 27.5
• Hits: 17
• Giveaways: 16.2
• Takeaways: 4.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 26
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6.7
• Blocks: 13.1
• Faceoff Wins : 26.4
• Hits: 16.9
• Giveaways: 15.9
• Takeaways: 4.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.3
• Shots: 28.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10.9
• Blocks: 15
• Faceoff Wins : 29.4
• Hits: 24
• Giveaways: 13.6
• Takeaways: 4.8

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 22.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 11.6
• Blocks: 14.3
• Faceoff Wins : 25.1
• Hits: 21.9
• Giveaways: 14
• Takeaways: 4.8

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Starting Lineups

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