Chicago (1-2-1) at St. Louis (2-1-0)
- When: Oct 15 2025, 9:30 PM
- Where: Enterprise Center, St. Louis, MO, USA
- TV: TNT
Chicago vs St. Louis NHL Preview & Pick
Moneyline: St. Louis -235
Spread: St. Louis -1.5 (+112)
Total: 6.0
St. Louis Blues Outlook
The Blues finally look like a team finding its rhythm. After a disastrous 5-0 loss to Minnesota in their home opener, St. Louis regrouped and handled business on the road, beating Calgary 4-2 and Vancouver 5-2. That two-game sweep in Western Canada has this group rolling back into Enterprise Center with confidence.
Captain Brayden Schenn praised the team’s improved structure and intensity, noting how their energy picked up in the latter half of the Calgary game and carried over against the Canucks. Rookie winger Jimmy Snuggerud has been a revelation early, scoring twice in Vancouver and showing the kind of tenacity that coaches love, hard on pucks and dangerous near the crease.
Jake Neighbours has also been a spark plug with three goals already, while newcomers Pius Suter and Nick Bjugstad are adding grit and timely offense. With solid two-way play and a renewed edge, St. Louis looks like a team regaining its defensive identity while adding some scoring punch.
Player Prop Pick St. Louis: Jimmy Snuggerud to score a goal (+260) – Snuggerud’s confidence and net-front presence make him a strong value play to light the lamp again.
Chicago Blackhawks Outlook
Chicago finally broke through Monday with a 3-1 win over Utah, ending an 0-2-1 skid. First-year coach Jeff Blashill is emphasizing structure and accountability, and it seems to be paying off for his young roster. His players have responded with effort and coachability, learning to grind out tight games rather than chase offense.
Rookie phenom Connor Bedard has been active early, notching two goals and an assist, while veterans like Teuvo Teravainen and Andre Burakovsky are helping stabilize the offense with their playmaking. Frank Nazar’s four assists show promise for a developing secondary line. Goalie Spencer Knight has quietly been excellent, boasting a 2.35 GAA and a .920 save percentage across three starts, numbers that are keeping Chicago competitive even when their offense lags.
Still, this matchup is a major test. Facing a surging Blues squad on the road is never easy, and the Blackhawks will need near-perfect execution to hang around.
Player Prop Pick Chicago: Connor Bedard over 2.5 shots on goal (-125) – Bedard continues to be aggressive offensively, and with limited scoring depth, the puck will flow through him often.
NHL Prediction and Final Score
The Blues are heating up and return home with confidence and balance across all lines. Chicago’s youthful energy is improving, but this spot heavily favors the veteran depth and goaltending of St. Louis. Expect the Blues to control tempo, win the physical battles, and stay hot in front of their home crowd.
Score Prediction: Blues 4, Blackhawks 2
Pick: St. Louis -1.5 (+112)
Total: Over 5.5 Alt Lines (-135)
- NHL Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
