St Louis Blues vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Blues vs Oilers

The St Louis Blues clash with the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Sunday, January 18.

There’s a strong case that the Oilers win in regulation time and that means wagering the home team on the 3-Way Moneyline. You can get a juicy -109 that they overcome the Blues.

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St Louis Blues have lost five straight road games. Their most recent appearance was a 3-2 (SO) home win over Tampa Bay Lightning at Enterprise Center. Jake Neighbours and Nick Bjugstad scored one goal apiece. Goalie Joel Hofer stopped 34 shots (.944).

Edmonton Oilers have been handed two home defeats in a row. In their last game, they beat Vancouver Canucks on the road by a 6-0 scoreline at Delta Center. Kasperi Kapanen managed 2 goals and was +2 in total. For the shutout, Tristan Jarry made 31 saves.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Blues triumphed 3-2 when they last played the Oilers. This head-to-head was played at Enterprise Center. It’s been five wins for each team over the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Jordan Binnington (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	8-12-6	3.6	.871	1
23/24	28-21-5	2.84	.913	3

Connor Ingram (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	4-3-1	2.5	.907	0
23/24	23-21-3	2.91	.907	6

5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.4 goals from 21.8 shots on goal, with a 9.7% powerplay efficiency. The Blues have given up 3.2 goals from 31.2 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 78.8%.

Pavel Buchnevich is the top points scorer with 6 points, 3 goals and 3 assists, with Robert Thomas recording 6 points, 2 goals and 4 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Joel Hofer have a 2.33 goal against average with a .923 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Oilers have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.3 goals from 31.9 shots on goal, with a 21.1% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.6 goals from 27.8 shots, averaging 3.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.0%.

The top points scorer is Connor McDavid with 15 points, 6 goals and 9 assists, while Leon Draisaitl is next best after registering 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Connor Ingram have a 2.58 GAA with a .902 SV%.

St Louis Blues vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction & Picks

Get ready for St Louis Blues vs Edmonton Oilers with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to player props and a custom bet builder.

Game Prediction

Take Edmonton Oilers at -109 on the 60-minute line to get the better of their opponents. We believe that they have a strong chance of claiming a victory in this NHL encounter.

To deliver the best possible hockey predictions, we start by locking in the team news and taking time to review the latest form. There’s also no shortage of data to crunch from the most up-to-date NHL stats available.

Key Blues vs Oilers stats:

• Oilers have won 11 of their last 20 games.
• Blues have lost their last 5 games on the road.
• Blues have lost 15 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Blues have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.

Oilers 3-Way Moneyline Probability

The best betting sites are estimating that there is a 52.1% likelihood of this pick winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This hockey bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

There are many options to simply backing Edmonton to win and perhaps Match Winner & Total Goals could be the way to go. We also recommend Puck Line & Winning Margin.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Connor McDavid Over 3.5 Shots -105

Connor McDavid (Oilers) has covered the 3.5 shots on goal total in 5 straight home games. There is odds of -105 available when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager and we think he’ll cover the line.

Latest Connor McDavid Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

-100

First

+750

Assists

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-208

Shots on Goal

Over 3.5

-105

Under 3.5

-135

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Correct Score Prediction

Blues 3 - 5 Oilers

We’re predicting the Oilers to land a 5-3 victory and this is available at +2000. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Blues

Oilers

1-0

Blues

+5500

Oilers

+5000

2-0

Blues

+5500

Oilers

+4000

2-1

Blues

+1600

Oilers

+1300

3-0

Blues

+4000

Oilers

+2500

3-1

Blues

+2200

Oilers

+1600

3-2

Blues

+950

Oilers

+800

4-0

Blues

+5500

Oilers

+3000

4-1

Blues

+2200

Oilers

+1300

4-2

Blues

+1900

Oilers

+1400

4-3

Blues

+1150

Oilers

+950

5-0

Blues

+10000

Oilers

+5000

5-1

Blues

+4000

Oilers

+1900

5-2

Blues

+2200

Oilers

+1400

5-3

Blues

+2800

Oilers

+2000

5-4

Blues

+2200

Oilers

+1900

6-0

Blues

+14000

Oilers

+7500

6-1

Blues

+9000

Oilers

+4000

6-2

Blues

+4500

Oilers

+2400

6-3

Blues

+4000

Oilers

+2500

6-4

Blues

+5500

Oilers

+4500

6-5

Blues

+5500

Oilers

+4500

7-0

Blues

+5500

Oilers

+11000

7-1

Blues

+14000

Oilers

+7000

7-2

Blues

+12000

Oilers

+6000

7-3

Blues

+8000

Oilers

+4500

7-4

Blues

+8000

Oilers

+6000

7-5

Blues

+12000

Oilers

+10000

7-6

Blues

+12500

Oilers

+11000

8-1

Blues

+12500

Oilers

+11000

8-2

Blues

+12500

Oilers

+10000

8-3

Blues

+12500

Oilers

+11000

8-4

Blues

+12500

Oilers

+10000

8-5

Blues

+12500

Oilers

+13000

9-2

Blues

+12500

Oilers

+14000

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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.

Edmonton Oilers are -169 favorites and that means a 63% chance of winning this game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. The market suggests that St Louis Blues are least likely to win at +140.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you're keen on Over 5.5, this selection is available at -139.

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Moneyline

Blues

+140

Oilers

-169

3-Way Moneyline

Blues

+230

Tie

+335

Oilers

-109

Puck Line

Blues +1.5

-169

Oilers -1.5

+138

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+112

Over 5.5

-139

Those interested in Connor McDavid to light the lamp at anytime are able to get -100. There is the chance to back the favorite to score the first goal at odds of +750.

Player Goals

Connor McDavid (Oilers)

First

-100

Anytime

+750

Zach Hyman (Oilers)

First

+160

Anytime

+1000

Jordan Kyrou (Blues)

First

+210

Anytime

+1300

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (Oilers)

First

+220

Anytime

+1400

Jake Neighbours (Blues)

First

+280

Anytime

+1900

Brayden Schenn (Blues)

First

+333

Anytime

+1800

Pavel Buchnevich (Blues)

First

+333

Anytime

+1900

Jimmy Snuggerud (Blues)

First

+333

Anytime

+2000

Jack Roslovic (Oilers)

First

+375

Anytime

+1900

Dalibor Dvorsky (Blues)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

Vasily Podkolzin (Oilers)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Andrew Mangiapane (Oilers)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

Evan Bouchard (Oilers)

First

+450

Anytime

+2800

Jonatan Berggren (Blues)

First

+500

Anytime

+3000

Kasperi Kapanen (Oilers)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Matt Savoie (Oilers)

First

+550

Anytime

+2800

Trent Frederic (Oilers)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Justin Faulk (Blues)

First

+575

Anytime

+3000

Nick Bjugstad (Blues)

First

+600

Anytime

+3500

Isaac Howard (Oilers)

First

+625

Anytime

+3000

Oskar Sundqvist (Blues)

First

+725

Anytime

+3500

Mattias Ekholm (Oilers)

First

+750

Anytime

+3500

Mattias Janmark (Oilers)

First

+850

Anytime

+4000

Jake Walman (Oilers)

First

+850

Anytime

+4500

Philip Broberg (Blues)

First

+850

Anytime

+4500

Nathan Walker (Blues)

First

+900

Anytime

+4000

Alexey Toropchenko (Blues)

First

+950

Anytime

+4500

Colton Parayko (Blues)

First

+1100

Anytime

+4500

Cam Fowler (Blues)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Curtis Lazar (Oilers)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Player Assists

Evan Bouchard (Oilers)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-100

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (Oilers)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-118

Zach Hyman (Oilers)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-164

Connor McDavid (Oilers)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-208

Jordan Kyrou (Blues)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-250

Jake Walman (Oilers)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-286

Brayden Schenn (Blues)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-294

Pavel Buchnevich (Blues)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-294

Philip Broberg (Blues)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Jack Roslovic (Oilers)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Vasily Podkolzin (Oilers)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Jake Neighbours (Blues)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Kasperi Kapanen (Oilers)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-323

Justin Faulk (Blues)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-323

Mattias Ekholm (Oilers)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-323

Jimmy Snuggerud (Blues)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Cam Fowler (Blues)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Player Shots

Connor McDavid (Oilers)

Over 3.5

-105

Under 3.5

-135

Zach Hyman (Oilers)

Over 2.5

-185

Under 2.5

+130

Jordan Kyrou (Blues)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-125

Jimmy Snuggerud (Blues)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-175

Evan Bouchard (Oilers)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-154

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (Oilers)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Brayden Schenn (Blues)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-149

Pavel Buchnevich (Blues)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-130

Jack Roslovic (Oilers)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+140

Justin Faulk (Blues)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-110

Jake Walman (Oilers)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

+110

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

St Louis Blues Stats

Edmonton Oilers 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

• 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 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 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 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.80 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 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.50 pts and allowed 4.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 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 3.30 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 21.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.5
• Blocks: 9.4
• Faceoff Wins : 25.7
• Hits: 24.3
• Giveaways: 16
• Takeaways: 4.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 24.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10
• Blocks: 11.2
• Faceoff Wins : 30.1
• Hits: 26.5
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 3.1

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 31.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.9
• Blocks: 8.7
• Faceoff Wins : 21.4
• Hits: 15.8
• Giveaways: 16.5
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 31.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 15.7
• Blocks: 10.9
• Faceoff Wins : 25
• Hits: 16.9
• Giveaways: 15.7
• Takeaways: 4.2

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Injuries & Suspensions

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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