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St. Louis (3-4-1) at Pittsburgh (6-2-1)
- When: Oct 27 2025, 7:00 PM
- Where: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- TV: NHL Network
St. Louis vs Pittsburgh NHL Preview & Pick
Moneyline: St. Louis -122
Spread: St. Louis -1.5 (+200)
Total: 6.0
St. Louis Blues Betting Outlook
The St. Louis Blues are desperate to stop their three-game skid after suffering one of the most painful collapses of the season in Detroit. Up 4-0 early in the second period, they watched helplessly as the Red Wings stormed back with six unanswered goals to win 6-4. That meltdown dropped St. Louis to 1-4 in its last five games and raised serious questions about their defensive consistency.
Head coach Jim Montgomery didn’t hold back after the loss, emphasizing that the team “checked out” after 38 minutes. The numbers tell the same story, St. Louis has allowed 24 goals over its past five games, a glaring problem for a team built around structure and discipline.
Offensively, there’s still some fight left. Jordan Kyrou continues to be a bright spot, extending his point streak to six games, while captain Brayden Schenn has been vocal about the need to finish games stronger. The bigger concern is the health of Robert Thomas, who exited Saturday’s contest with an upper-body injury. His status could have a major impact on the team’s top line and power play.
If the Blues want to cash as -122 moneyline favorites, they’ll need to stay locked in for the full 60 minutes and avoid the mental lapses that have cost them games lately.
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Outlook
The Penguins return home trying to shake off a tough 5-4 shootout loss to Columbus that snapped a four-game winning streak. They’ll have to do it without their top sniper Rickard Rakell, who underwent surgery on his left hand and is expected to miss up to two months. Rakell’s absence leaves a major hole on the wing after leading the team with 35 goals last season.
In response, head coach Dan Muse called up Ville Koivunen, who’s been red-hot in the AHL with 11 points in six games. Meanwhile, Filip Hallander moved up to the first line with Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust during Sunday’s practice.
Crosby admitted the Penguins have been outplayed at times lately, particularly in transition, saying the team needs to “dictate the game” more. Veteran center Evgeni Malkin has been doing his part with nine points in his last six games, but Pittsburgh must find secondary scoring to stay competitive against a Blues team that can still strike fast.
The Penguins have been strong at home but inconsistent defensively, especially when protecting a lead. With Rakell sidelined and Koivunen still adjusting to NHL pace, this matchup becomes a test of Pittsburgh’s depth and resilience.
NHL Prediction & Betting Angle
Both teams enter with defensive concerns and recent inconsistency, but the Blues have the offensive depth advantage if Thomas is cleared to play. The Penguins’ scoring power takes a hit without Rakell, and their blue line has been shaky under pressure.
Expect a tighter, lower-scoring game early before St. Louis finds its footing in the second half. St. Louis rebounds to end its losing streak, cashing on the moneyline while the total stays under 6.0.
Score Prediction: Blues 3, Penguins 2
Pick: St. Louis (-122)
Total: Under 6.0 (-105)
- NHL Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
