- The Oilers are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Blues
- Oilers vs. Blues Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
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The Edmonton Oilers (32-26) visit Enterprise Center to take on the St. Louis Blues (26-29) on Mar. 13 in St. Louis, MO. The puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 pm.
The Oilers are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+154).
The Oilers vs. Blues Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Oilers vs. Blues Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Oilers | -1.5 +154 | 6.5 -110 | -150 |
| Blues | +1.5 -190 | 6.5 -110 | +125 |
Oilers vs Blues Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Oilers will win this game with 90.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Oilers vs Blues Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Oilers will cover the spread with 86.6% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Oilers Best Bets & Trends
- The Edmonton Oilers have covered the 2P Puck Line in 15 of their last 20 away games (+13.75 Units / 56% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 12 of their last 15 games (+10.10 Units / 45% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 15 games (+10.00 Units / 56% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 2P Moneyline in 12 of their last 20 away games (+8.45 Units / 33% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 10 of their last 14 games (+8.00 Units / 52% ROI)
Blues Best Bets & Trends
- The St. Louis Blues have covered the 1P Puck Line in 19 of their last 25 games at home (+14.00 Units / 33% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have covered the Puck Line in 13 of their last 15 games (+10.05 Units / 38% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 12 of their last 20 games (+8.80 Units / 38% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have hit the 1P Moneyline in 12 of their last 25 games at home (+8.05 Units / 28% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 games (+7.25 Units / 121% ROI)
Oilers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Oilers are 25-41 against the spread this NHL season (-11.75 Units / -14.59% ROI).
- Oilers are 32-34 when betting on the Moneyline for -16.1 Units /-16.46% ROI
- Oilers are 38-24 when betting the Over for +11.8 Units / 15.88% ROI
- Oilers are 24-38 when betting the Under for -17.15 Units /-23.69% ROI
Blues Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blues are 35-30 against the spread this NHL season (-5.75 Units /-5.17% ROI).
- Blues are 26-39 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.45 Units / -15.97% ROI
- Blues are 30-33 when betting the Over for -5.95 Units / -8.32% ROI
- Blues are 33-30 when betting the Under for -0.15 Units / -0.21% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Blues vs Oilers
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl (Edm) | +125 |
| Connor McDavid (EDM) | +130 |
| Zach Hyman (Edm) | +150 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM) | +225 |
| Jordan Kyrou (StL) | +230 |
| Robert Thomas (StL) | +240 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Blues vs Oilers
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM) | 0.5 -155 | 0.5 +115 |
| Connor McDavid (EDM) | 1.5 -110 | 1.5 -125 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud (STL) | 0.5 -125 | 0.5 -105 |
| Mattias Ekholm (EDM) | 0.5 +165 | 0.5 -225 |
| Evan Bouchard (EDM) | 1.5 +180 | 1.5 -250 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Blues vs Oilers
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM) | 1.5 -200 | 1.5 +145 |
| Connor McDavid (EDM) | 3.5 +130 | 3.5 -175 |
| Darnell Nurse (EDM) | 1.5 -115 | 1.5 -118 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud (STL) | 2.5 +110 | 2.5 -155 |
| Evan Bouchard (EDM) | 2.5 +100 | 2.5 -135 |
Oilers: Keys to the Game vs. Blues
The Oilers were 47-32 (.595) last season — tied for 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Oilers are 125-96 (.566) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Oilers are 79-66 (.545) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Oilers are 3-17 (.150) when trailing after the first period this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .271
Blues: Keys to the Game vs. Oilers
The Blues are 11-16 (.407) when winning the xG advantage this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .636
The Blues are 26-39 (.400) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blues are 1-25 (.038) when trailing after the second period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .150
The Blues are 4-37 (.098) when allowing 3 or more non-shootout goals this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .284
Oilers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Oilers averaged 1.27 expected goals per game while tied last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.03
The Oilers have 78.55 expected goals in the first period this season — most among NHL Teams
The Oilers have 245.60 expected goals this season — most among NHL Teams
The Oilers have 2.5 rush chances per game in the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.0
Blues Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blues are 11-16 (.407) when winning the xG advantage this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .636
The Blues have averaged 2.9 high danger chances per game on the power play this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.7
The Blues scored on 20% of second chance opportunities last season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Blues had 0.2 rush chances per game while shorthanded last season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
Oilers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 25% of second chance opportunities this season — 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 22% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 21% of second chance opportunities in 5v5 situations since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Oilers have a .884 save percentage this season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .897
Blues Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blues allowed opponents to score on 17% of cycle chances against the power play last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Blues have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Blues have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Blues have allowed opponents to score on 15% of cycle chances against the power play since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
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