St Louis Blues vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 09 Apr 2025

We’re Expecting Lots of Goals

When the Blues and the Oilers meet, we’re confidently predicting Over 5.5 will happen. The -119 that this outcome happens looks really attractive.

Previous H2H Was Oilers Overtime Win

St Louis Blues were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Canada Life Centre. Winnipeg Jets claimed a 3-1 win. Pavel Buchnevich found the net from 15 Blues shots.

Edmonton Oilers have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road at Honda Center, Anaheim Ducks recently beat them 3-2. Adam Henrique and Jeff Skinner each scored one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Oilers have beaten the Blues in the last two encounters. A 4-2 victory at Rogers Place was followed by a 3-2 (OT) win at Enterprise Center. Both teams have five wins on the board when we look at the 10-game H2H record.

Starting Goalies

Jordan Binnington (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	2-4-2	3.2	.860	0
23/24	28-21-5	2.84	.913	3

Calvin Pickard (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	2-1-1	3.5	.846	0
23/24	12-7-1	2.45	.909	1

9 wins and 1 loss, averaging 3.6 goals from 25.0 shots on goal, with a 15.0% powerplay efficiency. The Blues have been giving up 2.1 goals from 26.3 shots, averaging 2.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 89.3%.

Robert Thomas is the top points scorer with 20 points, 4 goals and 16 assists, with Dylan Holloway racking up 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Jordan Binnington have a 1.81 goal against average with a .933 save percentage.

The Oilers have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.0 goals from 33.8 shots on goal, with a 15.0% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.1 goals from 27.2 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.6%.

The top points scorer is Evan Bouchard with 10 points, all of which were assists, while Jeff Skinner is next best after registering 7 points, 5 goals and 2 assists. Goalie Calvin Pickard have a 2.52 GAA with a .913 SV%.

St Louis Blues vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

We’ve found some value for this NHL encounter as we expect the lamp to be lit at least six times. It means that Overs could be on the cards and that is available at -119.

The team of expert hockey handicappers at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest injuries and the form guide also informs our NHL picks. This data is combined with the latest team, player and goalie stats.

Key Blues vs Oilers stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Oilers games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Oilers games at home.

Over 5.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 54.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this hockey bet.

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Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Over 1.5 Shots -175

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (Oilers) has totaled Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games at home. We recommend backing the -175 that he is able to cover the line, with this Shots on Goal wager hopefully providing a return.

Latest Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+230

First

+1150

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+135

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Correct Score Prediction

Blues 4 - 3 Oilers

There are betting odds of +1150 that the Blues land a 4-3 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Blues

Oilers

1-0

Blues

+4500

Oilers

+4500

2-0

Blues

+4000

Oilers

+4000

2-1

Blues

+1200

Oilers

+1200

3-0

Blues

+2800

Oilers

+2500

3-1

Blues

+1700

Oilers

+1600

3-2

Blues

+800

Oilers

+800

4-0

Blues

+4000

Oilers

+3300

4-1

Blues

+1500

Oilers

+1400

4-2

Blues

+1600

Oilers

+1500

4-3

Blues

+1150

Oilers

+1100

5-0

Blues

+7500

Oilers

+6000

5-1

Blues

+2800

Oilers

+2400

5-2

Blues

+1900

Oilers

+1600

5-3

Blues

+2800

Oilers

+2500

5-4

Blues

+2500

Oilers

+2400

6-0

Blues

+12000

Oilers

+10000

6-1

Blues

+7000

Oilers

+5500

6-2

Blues

+4000

Oilers

+3300

6-3

Blues

+3500

Oilers

+3300

6-4

Blues

+6000

Oilers

+5500

6-5

Blues

+6000

Oilers

+6000

7-0

Blues

+6000

Oilers

+14000

7-1

Blues

+12000

Oilers

+10000

7-2

Blues

+10000

Oilers

+8000

7-3

Blues

+7500

Oilers

+6600

7-4

Blues

+9000

Oilers

+7500

7-5

Blues

+13000

Oilers

+12500

7-6

Blues

+13000

Oilers

+14000

8-1

Blues

+13000

Oilers

+14000

8-2

Blues

+13000

Oilers

+14000

8-3

Blues

+13000

Oilers

+14000

8-4

Blues

+14000

Oilers

+13000

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St Louis Blues vs Edmonton Oilers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Make Oilers Likelier Winners

With a 58% chance of securing victory, Edmonton Oilers are favorites for this game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -141. St Louis Blues are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +116.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. The Totals offers NHL bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to back Over 5.5, it’s -122.

Wagering on the Race to 3 Goals allows bettors to back favorites Oilers at +105. On the flip side, the Blues are +170 should you think they’ll get to this total first.

If you’re planning to wager on a National Hockey League clash, visit the betting sites and check out the hundreds of team props and game lines. Find the odds and lines which are the most attractive.

Moneyline

Blues

+116

Oilers

-141

3-Way Moneyline

Blues

+160

Tie

+325

Oilers

+132

Puck Line

Blues +1.5

-227

Oilers -1.5

+180

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-100

Over 5.5

-122

Zach Hyman Favorite to Light the Lamp First

There is +160 available that Zach Hyman finds the net at anytime. If you’re interested in the favorite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +850.

Player Goals

Zach Hyman (Oilers)

First

+160

Anytime

+850

Jordan Kyrou (Blues)

First

+185

Anytime

+1000

Robert Thomas (Blues)

First

+205

Anytime

+1050

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (Oilers)

First

+230

Anytime

+1150

Pavel Buchnevich (Blues)

First

+235

Anytime

+1200

Viktor Arvidsson (Oilers)

First

+245

Anytime

+1200

Jeff Skinner (Oilers)

First

+245

Anytime

+1200

Brayden Schenn (Blues)

First

+275

Anytime

+1400

Jake Neighbours (Blues)

First

+290

Anytime

+1400

Vasili Podkolzin (Oilers)

First

+330

Anytime

+1600

Adam Henrique (Oilers)

First

+330

Anytime

+1600

Zachary Bolduc (Blues)

First

+350

Anytime

+1700

Jimmy Snuggerud (Blues)

First

+410

Anytime

+1900

Alexandre Texier (Blues)

First

+410

Anytime

+1900

Kasperi Kapanen (Oilers)

First

+420

Anytime

+1900

Evan Bouchard (Oilers)

First

+420

Anytime

+1900

Corey Perry (Oilers)

First

+450

Anytime

+2000

Alexei Toropchenko (Blues)

First

+480

Anytime

+2200

Mattias Janmark (Oilers)

First

+510

Anytime

+2200

Noah Philp (Oilers)

First

+510

Anytime

+2200

Connor Brown (Oilers)

First

+510

Anytime

+2200

Oskar Sundqvist (Blues)

First

+525

Anytime

+2200

Nathan Walker (Blues)

First

+525

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Zach Hyman (Oilers)

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-105

Jordan Kyrou (Blues)

Over 2.5

-114

Under 2.5

-114

Viktor Arvidsson (Oilers)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-130

Jeff Skinner (Oilers)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-175

Evan Bouchard (Oilers)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-123

Robert Thomas (Blues)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (Oilers)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+135

Pavel Buchnevich (Blues)

Over 1.5

-156

Under 1.5

+120

Brayden Schenn (Blues)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-135

Jake Neighbours (Blues)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-143

Micro Betting

There are lots of exciting NHL micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are next goalscorer, next team to find the net and whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

St Louis Blues Stats

Edmonton Oilers Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 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 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 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 3.60 goals and allowed 2.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.90 pts and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.40 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 25
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.7
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 28.9
• Hits: 28.5
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 26.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 5.9
• Blocks: 16.6
• Faceoff Wins : 26.9
• Hits: 24.6
• Giveaways: 15.7
• Takeaways: 4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 33.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.3
• Blocks: 16
• Faceoff Wins : 30.2
• Hits: 19.3
• Giveaways: 13.5
• Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 33.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.5
• Blocks: 19.4
• Faceoff Wins : 27.7
• Hits: 18.4
• Giveaways: 13.7
• Takeaways: 5.4

Team News

St Louis Blues Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
18	Robert Thomas	67	19.99	21	55	76	17
25	Jordan Kyrou	79	17.46	33	32	65	21
81	Dylan Holloway	77	16.82	26	37	63	21

89	Pavel Buchnevich	73	19	18	33	51	7
10	Brayden Schenn	79	17.54	17	31	48	3
63	Jake Neighbours	79	15.86	22	23	45	-1
	Cam Fowler	65	21.6	9	29	38	10
55	Colton Parayko	62	23.85	15	20	35	8
76	Zachary Bolduc	69	12.71	18	15	33	19
72	Justin Faulk	75	22.45	4	28	32	-6
6	Philip Broberg	66	20.48	8	21	29	20
70	Oskar Sundqvist	64	13.22	6	13	19	-6
13	Alexey Toropchenko	77	12.53	4	13	17	1
26	Nathan Walker	70	12.1	8	7	15	-2
12	Radek Faksa	67	13.05	4	10	14	0
22	Ryan Suter	79	19.57	1	13	14	7
71	Mathieu Joseph	58	11.93	4	9	13	-7
9	Alexandre Texier	31	12.49	6	5	11	-3
75	Tyler Tucker	36	14.43	3	3	6	5
51	Matt Kessel	29	13.14	0	3	3	-3
4	Nick Leddy	28	18.66	1	2	3	5
21	Jimmy Snuggerud	4	14.83	0	2	2	-1
44	Corey Schueneman	4	14.05	0	0	0	0
54	Dalibor Dvorsky	1	10.7	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
30	Joel Hofer	31	2.64	0.904
50	Jordan Binnington	53	2.69	0.902

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Edmonton Oilers Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
29	Leon Draisaitl	71	21.52	52	54	106	32
97	Connor McDavid	63	22.13	26	64	90	11
2	Evan Bouchard	77	23.33	13	50	63	12

93	Ryan Nugent-Hopkins	76	19.02	20	29	49	5
18	Zach Hyman	71	19.07	27	17	44	14
96	Jake Walman	65	22.77	7	33	40	4
14	Mattias Ekholm	64	22.51	9	24	33	11
25	Darnell Nurse	72	22.31	5	25	30	10
53	Jeff Skinner	67	12.85	16	12	28	-1
90	Corey Perry	76	11.77	16	10	26	7
28	Connor Brown	77	13.75	9	17	26	2
33	Viktor Arvidsson	62	14.82	13	12	25	-1
19	Adam Henrique	76	14.51	11	12	23	0
92	Vasili Podkolzin	77	13.21	7	16	23	0
27	Brett Kulak	77	20.18	7	16	23	-10
13	Mattias Janmark-Nylen	75	13.13	2	16	18	-5
21	Trent Frederic	58	13.72	8	7	15	-16
42	Kasperi Kapanen	62	11.74	6	7	13	-22
49	Ty Emberson	71	14.85	0	10	10	-9
51	Troy Stecher	63	13.76	3	4	7	-1
10	Derek Ryan	35	9.33	1	4	5	-5
	John Klingberg	11	17.25	1	3	4	0
48	Noah Philp	12	8.67	0	2	2	1
22	Matthew Savoie	4	12.53	0	1	1	-4
8	Drake Caggiula	7	7.3	0	1	1	0
44	Josh Brown	8	11.49	0	1	1	-1
46	Max Jones	21	8.94	0	1	1	-12
85	Cam Dineen	1	14.9	0	0	0	-1

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
30	Calvin Pickard	33	2.64	0.902
35	Olivier Rodrigue	2	3.1	0.862
74	Stuart Skinner	49	2.91	0.894
40	Tyler Palmer	-	-	-

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups