Blues vs Devils Prediction 11/5/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

Blues vs Devils Prediction

The Blues have run into a funk offensively, where they’ve scored one or fewer goals in three of their last five games. The Devils have feasted on their home ice, where they’ve won seven of nine games. The Devils have also scored three or more goals in eight of their last 10 games. This feels like two teams heading in different directions. The Devils have also won three of the last four games against the Blues, and you can argue this version of New Jersey is even better.

I don’t like what I’m seeing from the Blues all of a sudden, a team that’s now below average across the board offensively. Give me the Devils and the PL for max betting value on Thursday night.

St. Louis Blues Betting Preview

The St. Louis Blues beat the Red Wings, lost to the Rangers, and they play the Predators next. The Blues split their last 10 games.

The St. Louis Blues are averaging 3 goals per game and are scoring on 20.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Jimmy Snuggerud leads St. Louis with 8 goals; Dylan Holloway has 9 assists; and Mason McTavish has 43 shots on goal. Defensively, the St. Louis Blues are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 84 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Joel Hofer has allowed 26 goals on 316 shots faced, and Jordan Binnington has given up 16 goals on 104 shots.

New Jersey Devils Betting Preview

The New Jersey Devils beat the Golden Knights and Oilers, and they play the Islanders next. The Devils have won 6 of their last 7 games.

The New Jersey Devils average 3.4 goals per game and are scoring on 19.1 percent of their power-play opportunities. Jack Hughes leads New Jersey with 8 goals, Jesper Bratt has 11 assists, and Timo Meier has 51 shots on goal. Defensively, the New Jersey Devils are allowing 2.87 goals per game and are killing 67.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Nico Daws has allowed 11 goals on 86 shots faced, while Jake Allen has given up 25 goals on 221 shots.

Why the New Jersey Devils will win

• The Devils have won each of their last five games at Prudential Center.
• The Blues have lost nine of their last 11 road games following a road loss.
• The Blues have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four night games following a road loss.
• The Devils have covered the puck line in each of their last three games after coming off a shootout.
• The Blues have lost the second period in each of their last four games as road underdogs.

Why the St. Louis Blues will win

• The Blues have won each of their last five road games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Devils have lost each of their last four night games at Prudential Center after coming off a shootout.
• The Blues have covered the puck line in 16 of their last 18 games as road underdogs.
• The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four night games at Prudential Center after coming off a shootout.
• The Devils have lost the second period in four of their last five night games at Prudential Center after coming off overtime.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Blues’ last six games against the Devils following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Devils’ last five games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last 17 Thursday night games at Prudential Center.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Blues’ last five night games at Prudential Center.

New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts

• Arseni Gritsyuk has scored a goal in five of the Devils’ last six games at Prudential Center.
• Jack Hughes has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Devils’ last eight games at Prudential Center.
• Luke Evangelista has recorded 15 career points against the Blues – most against any opponent (including playoffs).

St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts

• Robert Thomas has scored at least one goal in three of the Blues’ last four games at Prudential Center.
• Cam Fowler has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four road appearances against the Devils.
• Pavel Buchnevich has recorded 19 career assists against the Devils – most against any opponent (including playoffs).

Matchup/League Facts

• The New Jersey Devils rank 32nd in the league in penalty minutes this season (86).
• The New Jersey Devils rank 2nd in the league for shots per game this season (32.7).
• The St. Louis Blues rank T2nd in the league in shorthanded goals this season (3).
• The St. Louis Blues rank 2nd in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (1.47).

Randy Chambers's Pick: New Jersey -1.5