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St. Louis Blues vs Minnesota Wild Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Xcel Energy Center — Saint Paul, MN

Article updated Jan 7, 12:01 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In an upcoming divisional matchup on Tuesday night, the St. Louis Blues (19-18-4) will face off against the Minnesota Wild (25-11-4). The Blues are coming off a loss to the

Game outlook

In an upcoming divisional matchup on Tuesday night, the St. Louis Blues (19-18-4) will face off against the Minnesota Wild (25-11-4). The Blues are coming off a loss to the Blue Jackets, while the Wild secured a road victory against the Hurricanes. With the Wild currently leading the season series 2-0, they are favored to extend their winning streak on Tuesday, opening at -144. Be sure to check out the prediction for this game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Blues +125 | Wild -144

Spread: Blues +1.5 (-219) | Wild -1.5 (+178)

Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 59%.

St. Louis Blues

The St. Louis Blues recently wrapped up a road trip with a decent 3-2 record in their past five games. Despite some offensive struggles, they remain in reach of a playoff spot, sitting just two points out of the wildcard. Jordan Kyrou and Robert Thomas have been standouts for the team, while defensemen like Colton Parayko have contributed offensively. Goalie Jordan Binnington has had an inconsistent season, but backup Joel Hofer provides a reliable option. The Blues rank 24th in offense, 13th in defense, and have a power ranking of 13. If you need assistance during the NHL season, consider choosing our top Hockey Handicappers.

Minnesota Wild Analysis

The Minnesota Wild are on a hot streak, winning four of their past five games including a big road win against the Capitals and a dominating victory over the Hurricanes. However, they will be without star winger Kirill Kaprizov who has been placed on the IR. Marco Rossi and Matz Zuccarello have been stepping up in his absence, contributing to the team's success. Joel Eriksson Ek has also been performing well since returning from injury. The Wild are expected to have Fillip Gustavsson in goal, who has been having a great season. Despite their recent success, the Wild have a power ranking of 26 and are ranked 19th for offense. St. Louis has had the upper hand in recent matchups against Minnesota. Make sure to do your research before looking for the top Sportsbook Promos.

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Minnesota Wild Dominating On Ice, St. Louis Blues Struggle on the Road

The St. Louis Blues have been successful in their recent games, although it should be noted that they have faced opponents that are currently not in playoff contention. Conversely, the Minnesota Wild have been performing exceptionally well, winning five of their last six games without their top player, Kaprizov. Their recent victory over the Hurricanes showcases their strength. Additionally, the Wild have demonstrated dominance over the Blues this season with a 2-0 record. Minnesota's offensive prowess is evident by their 21 goals in the last six games. On the other hand, the Blues have struggled on the road, losing four of their past six away games. The Wild's goaltender, Filip Gustavsson, has been impressive, allowing only 10 goals in his last five games.

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SportsJaw Blues vs Wild archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Blues vs Wild matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · St. Louis Blues+125 → +111Moved
  • Moneyline · Minnesota Wild-144 → -125Moved
  • Spread · St. Louis Blues+1.5 (-219) → +1.5 (-220)Moved
  • Spread · Minnesota Wild-1.5 (+178) → -1.5 (+190)Moved
  • Total · Over5.5 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under5.5 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

St. Louis Blues
5-5 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Minnesota Wild
8-3 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-07T05:01:56.755Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Minnesota Wild are on a hot streak, winning four of their past five games including a big road win against the Capitals and a dominating victory over the Hurricanes. However, they will be without star winger Kirill Kaprizov who has been placed on the IR. Marco Rossi and Matz Zuccarello have been stepping up in his absence, contributing to the team's success. Joel Eriksson Ek has also been performing well since returning from injury. The Wild are expected to have Fillip Gustavsson in goal, who has been having a great season. Despite their recent success, the Wild have a power ranking of 26 and are ranked 19th for offense. St. Louis has had the upper hand in recent matchups against Minnesota. Make sure to do your research before looking for the top Sportsbook Promos.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-11-19Minnesota Wild 4 · St. Louis Blues 2
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Minnesota Wild defeated St. Louis Blues 6-4

Minnesota Wild defeated St. Louis Blues 6-4 on January 7, 2025, a 2-goal decision in the series. Minnesota Wild's strongest period was the 3rd period, when it outscored its opponent 3-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded St. Louis Blues +1.5 (-220) spread, Minnesota Wild covered, while the 10 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 5.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • GeorgewTotal · Over 5.5 (-110)Win
  • Altuve27Moneyline · Minnesota Wild -144Win
  • BrycetMoneyline · Minnesota Wild -145Win
  • Mr_BiggsMoneyline · Minnesota Wild -137Win
  • 1188460207Total · Under 5.5 (-110)Loss