| MATCHUP | Columbus Blue Jackets | St. Louis Blues |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-1-0 | 1-2-1 |
| Spread | +1.5 -238 | -1.5 195 |
| Moneyline | +105 | -125 |
| Total | Over 5.5 (-130) | Under 5.5 (110) |
| Where | Enterprise Center, St. Louis, MO | |
| When | Saturday, October 10, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article we will formulate a Blue Jackets vs Blues prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 10th at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets are 2-1-0 this season after they defeated the Penguins by a score of 3-2 in a shootout on Friday night. Columbus blew a 2-0 lead and they were tied 2-2 in the third, but they were able to get the shootout win. The Blue Jackets out shot Pittsburgh by a total of 45-22, won 66.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Columbus was led by Damon Severson, who had one goal and one assist, while Cam Talbot stopped 20 out of 22 shots, which was a .909 save percentage in the win.
Prior to that game, Columbus lost to the Mammoth by a score of 4-1, but did beat the Sabres by a score of 6-3 before that. The Blue Jackets have scored 3.50 goals per game and they have allowed 3.50 goals against per game, while also going 40.0% on the power play and 66.7% on the penalty kill this season. Matthew Knies has led the team with two goals and two assists, while Jet Greaves is 1-1-0 with a 3.50 goals against average and an .877 save percentage this season.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues are 1-2-1 this year after they lost to the Sharks in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. St. Louis led 1-0 and 2-1, but they couldn’t hold the lead and lost early in OT. The Blues were out shot by a total of 27-26, won 50.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. St. Louis was led by Dillon Dube, who had one goal, while Joel Hofer stopped 24 out of 27 shots, which was an .889 save percentage in the loss.
Prior to that game, St. Louis lost to the Blackhawks by a score of 4-2 and the Avalanche by a score of 6-1. The Blues have scored 2.25 goals per game and they have allowed 3.25 goals against per game, while also going 10.0% on the power play and 92.9% on the penalty kill this season. Connor McMichael has led the Blues with two goals and two assists, while Joel Hofer is 1-1-1 with a 1.68 goals against average and a .930 save percentage this year.
Why the St. Louis Blues will win
- The Blue Jackets have lost each of their last five road games following a win.
- The Blues have won each of their last four night games after coming off overtime.
- The Blues have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight night games after coming off overtime.
- The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six road games after coming off overtime.
- The Blues have won the second period in each of their last five games as favorites when tied after the first period.
Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win
- The Blue Jackets have won each of their last four games as an away underdog when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Blues have lost six of their last nine games as a favorite when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs following a shootout win.
- The Blues have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Blue Jackets have won the third period in five of their last six road games against Western Conference opponents when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Blue Jackets’ last eight road games following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Blues’ last nine games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last 14 games as road underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blues’ last six games as favorites.
St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts
- Connor McMichael has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five appearances in home games.
- Jimmy Snuggerud has scored at least one goal in six of the Blues’ last seven games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Conor Garland has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six road appearances against Central Division opponents.
- Valeri Nichushkin has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances with his team as a road underdog against Central Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The St. Louis Blues rank T1st in the league for power play goals against this season (1).
- The St. Louis Blues rank 31st in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (0.25).
- The Columbus Blue Jackets rank T28th in the league in penalty minutes this season (27).
- The Columbus Blue Jackets rank T26th in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (0.67).
Blue Jackets vs Blues Prediction
Columbus comes into this matchup with a 2-1-0 record, but they did play on Friday, so they will be on a back to back. The Blue Jackets have yet to play a road game, while the Blues are 0-0-1 at home. St. Louis has lost three in a row and they have scored two or fewer in all three of those games. The Blues are off to a rough start this year, but I like them to bounce back with a win here and take advantage of the Columbus back to back.