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St. Louis Blues vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction 4/9/25 NHL Picks
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Edmonton Oilers (44-28-5) vs St. Louis Blues (43-29-7)
April 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Edmonton Oilers -130 / St. Louis Blues +110 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Blues vs Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, April 9, at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues (43-29-7, 45-34 ATS) were the hottest team in the NHL as they recorded 12 consecutive wins but couldn’t make it 13 in a row after losing 3-1 to the Winnipeg Jets on the road. The Blues have only three games remaining and are 7th in the Western Conference with 93 points, so they need one more win to clinch the playoff spot. They are six points ahead of the Flames, but Calgary has two games in hand.
The Blues score 3.01 goals per game on average (13th), while they concede 2.82 GPG (12th). This season, Robert Thomas leads the team with 76 points (21 G and 55 A). Jordan Kyrou has 65 points (33 G and 32 A), while Dylan Holloway chips in with 63 points (26 G and 37 A).
Jordan Binnington (27-21-4) is expected to start for the Blues at the goal on Wednesday against the Oilers. The 31-year-old is allowing 2.69 goals per game this year with a .902 SV% and three shutouts.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers (44-28-5, 27-50 ATS) returned home from a four-game road trip on which they defeated the Golden Knights and Sharks before losing to the Kings and Ducks. Although they have 93 points, just like the Blues, the Oilers have five games to go and are in a better situation. A potential win here would book them a playoff place without monitoring results elsewhere.
The Oilers average 3.17 goals per game this year (10th), while they allow 2.91 GPG (16th). Leon Draisaitl leads the team with 106 points (52 G and 54 A). Connor McDavid contributes 90 points (26 G and 64 A), while Evan Bouchard has 63 points (13 G and 50 A).
Calvin Pickard (20-9-1) will likely take his place in the cage for the Oilers on Wednesday against the Blues. The 32-year-old is allowing 2.64 goals per game this year with a .902 SV% and no shutouts.
Why the Oilers will beat the Blues
- The Oilers have won 12 of their last 15 games against Central Division opponents.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in each of their last four home games against Central Division opponents.
- The Blues have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games.
- The Blues have lost the third period in four of their last five games as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Oilers’ last six night games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Blues’ last four road games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 11 of the Oilers’ last 12 games as home favorites.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Blues’ last five games against Western Conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 2nd in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (1.26).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 30th in the league in penalty minutes this season (521).
- The St. Louis Blues rank 28th in the league for shots per game this season (26.7).
- The St. Louis Blues rank T27th in the league in short-handed goals this season (3).
Blues vs Oilers Prediction
The teams have traded victories over the past few years, as each recorded five in the last ten H2H encounters. The Oilers were better in two H2Hs this season and will look to sweep the series on Wednesday. It’s going to be a tight one as both teams are hoping to secure the No. 6 seed in the West, but neither has still secured the playoffs. That said, I expect a cautious approach from the rivals and a low-scoring affair. Seven of the previous ten H2Hs went Under. I am going with another Under here.
