- The Stars are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Blues
- Blues vs. Stars Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: TNT | tru | HBOM | RSN1
The St. Louis Blues (0-0) visit American Airlines Center to take on the Dallas Stars (0-0) on Oct. 2 in Dallas, TX. The puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 pm.
The Stars are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+125).
The Blues vs. Stars Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Blues vs. Stars Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Blues | +1.5 -155 | 6 -110 | +154 |
| Stars | -1.5 +125 | 6 -110 | -190 |
Blues vs Stars Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Stars will win this game with 62.4% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Blues vs Stars Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Blues will cover the spread with 60.1% 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
Blues Best Bets & Trends
- The St. Louis Blues have covered the 2P Puck Line in 21 of their last 25 games (+17.55 Units / 45% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have covered the Puck Line in 20 of their last 25 games (+16.10 Units / 39% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have hit the 3P Moneyline in 15 of their last 25 games (+14.20 Units / 48% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 25 games (+12.50 Units / 42% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have hit the 2P Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 games (+10.80 Units / 37% ROI)
Stars Best Bets & Trends
- The Dallas Stars have hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games (+5.50 Units / 43% ROI)
- The Dallas Stars have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+4.85 Units / 15% ROI)
- The Dallas Stars have hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+3.90 Units / 12% ROI)
- The Dallas Stars have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 3 of their last 6 games at home (+3.00 Units / 43% ROI)
- The Dallas Stars have covered the 3P Puck Line in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+2.80 Units / 46% ROI)
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Stars vs Blues
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Jason Robertson (DAL) | +135 |
| Wyatt Johnston (DAL) | +145 |
| Mikko Rantanen (DAL) | +165 |
| Roope Hintz (DAL) | +195 |
| Robert Thomas (StL) | +250 |
| Dylan Holloway (STL) | +260 |
Blues: Keys to the Game vs. Stars
The Blues were 35-44 (.443) last season — 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blues were 7-40 (.149) when allowing 3 or more non-shootout goals last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .282
The Blues were 2-29 (.065) when trailing after the second period last season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .141
The Blues were 18-20 (.474) when winning the xG advantage last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .645
Stars: Keys to the Game vs. Blues
The Stars were 7-1 (.875) when recording 35 or more shots on goal last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .526
The Stars were 47-31 (.603) last season — 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Stars are 95-62 (.605) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Stars were 19-1 (.950) when scoring 3 or more goals in a period last season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .846
Blues Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blues scored on 7% of second chance opportunities while tied last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Blues had 164 second chance scoring opportunities last season — tied for 10th most among NHL Teams
The Blues scored on 6% of second chance opportunities in the first period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Blues had 813 cycle chances in the 2024-25 season — 7th most among NHL Teams
Stars Offensive Stats & Trends
The Stars have scored on 21% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Stars have 8 forecheck chances while shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams
The Stars scored on 29% of second chance opportunities in the third period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 14%
The Stars have scored on 22% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
Blues Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blues allowed opponents to score on 17% of cycle chances against the power play in the 2024-25 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Blues allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Blues have allowed 0.3 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Blues allowed 1.9 rush chances per game in the second period last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.3
Stars Defensive Stats & Trends
The Stars allowed 0.8 goals per game in the second period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Stars allowed 2.7 goals per game last season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.1
The Stars allowed 1.9 rush chances per game in the second period last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.3
The Stars allowed 0.5 goals per game against the power play in the 2024-25 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.6
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