Columbus Blue Jackets vs St. Louis Blues Betting Picks & Predictions
The Columbus Blue Jackets are projected to beat the St. Louis Blues 3-2, with Friday's sustained shooting pressure providing the strongest reason to favor the visitors. Columbus faces a quick turnaround against an effective early-season penalty kill, keeping confidence low. Neither Columbus +1.5 (-232) nor the total of 6 offers a convincing betting edge. The official SportsJaw wager is Pass.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs St. Louis Blues prediction and best bet
Columbus gets the narrow nod after forcing Pittsburgh goaltender Sergei Murashov to make 43 saves Friday. That workload gives the Blue Jackets a persuasive recent attacking performance to build on, although one game is a fragile foundation for judging how these teams compare.
The forecast is Columbus Blue Jackets 3, St. Louis Blues 2. The best betting decision is Pass. Columbus must reproduce its pressure on the second night of a back-to-back, while St. Louis brings a strong penalty kill. That combination leaves too much uncertainty to turn a slight preference for Columbus into an official wager.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Columbus Blue Jackets at St. Louis Blues, NHL, 2026-27 season. Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 6 p.m. CT.
Venue: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
Broadcast: The Blues' October 10 preview lists Blue Note+ for television and 101 ESPN for radio.
SportsJaw moneyline: Columbus +110; St. Louis -130.
SportsJaw puck line: Columbus +1.5 (-232); St. Louis -1.5 (+196).
SportsJaw total: Over 6 (-104); Under 6 (-111). These are the prices used for the recommendations below.