St. Louis Blues (41-28-7) vs Pittsburgh Penguins (30-34-11)
Game Info: Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Enterprise Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: St. Louis Blues -218 / Pittsburgh Penguins +180 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Penguins vs Blues prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, April 3rd, at the Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins are 30-34-11 this year after they defeated Ottawa in overtime by a score of 1-0 in their last game. Pittsburgh wasn’t able to find any goals in regulation, but they played very strong defense and ended up getting the win in overtime. The Penguins outshot Ottawa by a total of 35-31, won 58.7% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Pittsburgh got their lone goal from Crosby, while Jarry stopped all 31 shots in the game.
Prior to that overtime win, the Penguins lost to the Sabres by a score of 7-3 and the Lightning by a score of 6-1. Pittsburgh has lost three of their last four games, and they are currently last in the Metro standings with 71 points. Pittsburgh has scored 2.89 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.57 goals against per game, while also going 24.3% on the power play and 77.8% on the penalty kill this season. Sidney Crosby has led Pittsburgh with 27 goals, 54 assists, and 204 shots on goal, while Rickard Rakell has added 32 goals, 32 assists, and 180 shots on goal. Tristan Jarry is 13-11-5 with a 3.21 goals against average and an .892 save percentage this year.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues are 41-28-7 this season after they defeated Detroit in overtime by a score of 2-1 in their last game. St. Louis trailed 1-0 late in the third period, but they tied the game at one with about 30 seconds left and got the win in overtime. The Blues outshot Detroit by a total of 37-21, won 54.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got goals from Kyrou and Fowler, while Binnington stopped 20 out of 21 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Blues defeated the Avalanche by a score of 2-1 and the Predators by a score of 3-2. St. Louis has won 10 games in a row, and they are currently fourth in the Central standings with 89 points. St. Louis has scored 2.99 goals per game, and they have allowed 2.79 goals against per game, while also going 21% on the power play and 73.6% on the penalty kill this season. Robert Thomas has led St. Louis with 19 goals, 50 assists, and 135 shots on goal, while Dylan Holloway has added 26 goals, 37 assists, and 178 shots on goal. Jordan Binnington is 26-21-4 with a 2.66 goals against average and a .902 save percentage this year.
Why the Blues will beat the Penguins
- The Blues have won each of their last nine games at Enterprise Center.
- The Penguins have lost nine of their last 10 road games following a win.
- The Blues have covered the puck line in each of their last six games at Enterprise Center following a home win.
- The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four road games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Penguins have lost the second period in each of their last four road games when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Penguins’ last four games as underdogs following a home win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Blues’ last four night games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Enterprise Center have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Penguins’ last 11 road games against the Blues.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 10 of the Blues’ last 11 games following a home win.
St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts
- Dylan Holloway has recorded an assist in each of the Blues’ last eight home games.
- Dylan Holloway has recorded at least one point in each of the Blues’ last 11 games as home favorites.
- Colton Parayko has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts
- Sidney Crosby has scored at least one goal in three of the Penguins’ last four road games against Central Division opponents.
- Matt Grzelcyk has recorded an assist in each of the Penguins’ last four games as road underdogs.
- Sidney Crosby has recorded at least one point in each of the Penguins’ last nine games as underdogs.
Penguins vs Blues Prediction
St. Louis rolls into this matchup on a 10-game winning streak, and they continue to make a very impressive push towards the playoffs. The Blues are 21-14-3 at home this year, while the Penguins are 11-20-6 on the road. Pittsburgh was able to snap their losing streak with a win over Ottawa in their last game, but they have allowed 7, 6, and 4 goals in three of their last four games. The Blues are playing ridiculous defense right now, as they have allowed two goals or fewer in nine of their last ten games, and I like them to win this one by at least two goals.