St. Louis Blues vs Minnesota Wild Prediction 3/15/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a St Louis Blues vs Minnesota Wild Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 15th at the Xcel Energy Center. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Blues’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Wild’  recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving St Louis

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Minnesota

-Recent betting trends in games played between St Louis and Minnesota

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Blues and WIld. 

Blues are Struggling

The Blues have had some major issues all season, and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago, against the LA Kings, they lost 2-1, and in the last game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, they lost 5-3. The Blues scored two goals in the third period, but by that point, it was too late. Jordan Binnington was playing well, but that all changed in the last game when he saved only 15 of the 19 shots that he faced. Dylan Holloway did score a goal to help pace the offense. 

Overall, the Blues’ offense hasn’t been great, averaging 2.82 goals per game. The defense hasn’t been much better, giving up 3.0 goals per game. Robert Thomas has scored 17 goals and added 35 assists. Jordan Binnington is expected to get the start in this game, and he’s going to need to dominate here. He sits with a 20-21-4 record and is giving up 2.83 goals per game. 

How Can the Wild Bounce Back?

The Wild were able to pick up a point against the New York Rangers, but they still ended up losing in overtime. The Wild scored two goals in the third to tie the game, but they gave up that overtime goal. Marcus Johannson did have a strong game scoring a goal. Two games ago against the Colorado Avalanche, the Wild needed a shootout but were able to pick up the three points. The Wild’s offense has been inconsistent, putting even more pressure on the goaltending. 

The Wild are averaging 2.73 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.83 goals per game. One big issue is that Kirill Kaprizov is still dealing with an injury, and it’s unclear when he’ll be back. Every game that passes without him in is a problem. Filip Gustavsson is expected to start for the Wild. He sits with a 25-14-4 record overall and is giving up 2.57 goals per game. 

Why the Wild Will Beat the Blues

• The underdogs have won six of the Wild’s last nine games at Xcel Energy Center.
• The Blues have lost each of their last six Saturday road games.
• The Wild have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight night games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Blues have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games as road favorites.
• The Wild have won the third period in four of their last five games against the Blues.

St Louis Blues vs Minnesota Wild Prediction

There is going to be zero offense here by either side. Yes Binnington was in goal in the last game and he struggled, but this is more about the Wild’s defense being worthless. Even when they have won this season, they just haven’t found success with scoring. I also really trust Gustavsson, and he’s going to dominate here. Neither team will finish with more than three goals. The under is 4-0 in the Wild’s last four games. That trend will continue here. Back the under to cash here.