| MATCHUP | Vancouver Canucks | St. Louis Blues |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 6-6-0 | 3-6-2 |
| Where | Enterprise Center, St. Louis, MO | |
| When | Thursday, October 30, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article we will formulate a Canucks vs Blues prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, October 30th at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks are 5-6-0 this year after they lost to the Rangers by a score of 2-0 in their last game. Vancouver allowed one goal in the first period and an empty net goal in the third in the shutout loss. The Canucks were out shot by a total of 25-23, won 44.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Vancouver was led by Reichel, who recorded four shots on goal, while Thatcher Demko stopped 23 out of 24 shots, which was a .958 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Vancouver defeated the Oilers by a score of 4-3, but lost to the Canadiens by a score of 4-3 before that. The Canucks have lost four of their last five games and they are currently sixth in the Pacific standings with 10 points. Vancouver has scored 2.55 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 16.7% on the power play and 74.4% on the penalty kill this season. Conor Garland has led Vancouver with three goals and eight assists, while Elias Pettersson has added three goals and five assists. The projected starting goalie for Vancouver is Thatcher Demko, who is 4-3-0 with a 2.18 goals against average and a .926 save percentage this year.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues are 3-6-1 this season after they lost to Detroit by a score of 5-2 in their last game. St. Louis led 1-0 early in the first period, but they allowed the next four goals and couldn’t recover for the loss. The Blues out shot Detroit by a total of 22-20, won 40% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got goals from Kyrou and Schenn, while Jordan Binnington stopped 15 out of 19 shots, which was a .789 save percentage.
Prior to that game, St. Louis lost to the Penguins by a score of 6-3 and the Red Wings by a score of 6-4. The Blues have lost five games in a row and they are currently last in the Central standings with seven points. St. Louis has scored 2.90 goals per game and they have allowed 4.40 goals against per game, while also going 20.7% on the power play and 70.4% on the penalty kill this season. Jordan Kyrou has led St. Louis with four goals and four assists, while Jimmy Snuggerud has added three goals and three assists. The projected starting goalie for St. Louis is Jordan Binnington, who is 2-4-1 with a 3.27 goals against average and an .863 save percentage this season.
Why the St. Louis Blues will win
- The Blues have won four of their last five home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Canucks have lost each of their last three games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four night games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Blues have covered the puck line in three of their last four night games against the Canucks following a loss.
- The Blues have won the second period in each of their last five home games following a home loss.
Why the Vancouver Canucks will win
- The Canucks have won each of their last eight games following a home loss.
- The Blues have lost each of their last four games as home favorites.
- The Canucks have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as underdogs following a home loss.
- The Blues have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games.
- The road team has won the first period in five of the last six games between the Canucks and Blues.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last five games between the Canucks and Blues have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Canucks’ last five games as underdogs following a home loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blues’ last four games following a loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last six games against Western Conference opponents.
St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts
- Dylan Holloway has scored a goal in each of his last three home appearances against the Canucks.
- Jordan Kyrou has recorded at least one point in each of the Blues’ last 10 Thursday games against Pacific Division opponents at Enterprise Center.
- Jordan Kyrou has recorded at least one assist in each of the Blues’ last four games against Pacific Division opponents at Enterprise Center.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Max Sasson has scored a goal in each of the Canucks’ last three games against Central Division opponents.
- Kiefer Sherwood has recorded at least one point in six of his last seven appearances against the Blues.
- Elias Pettersson has recorded at least one assist in six of his last seven appearances with the Canucks as road underdogs against Central Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The St. Louis Blues rank 32nd in the league in save percentage this season (.840).
- The St. Louis Blues have suffered the largest comeback loss this season – led by four goals vs Red Wings on October, 25.
- The Vancouver Canucks rank T31st in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (0.64).
- The Vancouver Canucks rank 29th in the league for shots per game this season (25.4).
Canucks vs Blues Prediction
St. Louis comes into this matchup trying to snap a lengthy losing streak and they have allowed 24 goals in their last four games. The Blues are 1-4-1 at home this year, while the Canucks are 3-3-0 on the road. Vancouver hasn’t been much better over the last week, as they have lost four of their last five, and they have scored one goal or fewer in three of their last five. We have seen this St. Louis defense really struggle so far this year, so they are almost an auto over right now. Take the over here.