Montreal (33-27-9) at St. Louis (37-28-7)
- When: Mar 25 2025, 8:00 PM
- Where: Enterprise Center, St. Louis, MO, USA
- TV: Matrix-MW
Game Preview
Moneyline: Blues -155 | Total: 6.0
St. Louis Blues Betting Outlook
The Blues are peaking at the right time, and they’re making a serious push for a wild-card spot in the Western Conference. Coming into Tuesday’s contest, St. Louis is riding high on a six-game winning streak, outscoring opponents 21-9 during that stretch. The key to their recent surge has been elite goaltending and strong third-period execution — a sign of a confident, playoff-hungry squad.
Since early February, St. Louis has gone 13-2-2, and they’ve held five of their last six opponents to one goal or fewer. With both Jordan Binnington and Joel Hofer delivering rock-solid play in the crease, the Blues are making life easy for their blueline and riding a wave of belief.
Injuries and illness forced some lineup changes over the weekend, but the depth responded well. Dalibor Dvorsky made his NHL debut, and the defense held strong even without key veteran Nick Leddy. With the home crowd behind them and momentum in their corner, St. Louis is in great shape to extend their win streak.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Outlook
Montreal has been just as scrappy, clawing their way into the playoff conversation in the East by collecting points in 12 of their last 13 games. While they fell in a shootout to Colorado over the weekend, their third-period comeback from a three-goal hole showcased the grit and belief fueling their late-season push.
The Habs have managed to generate offense in waves lately, and they’ve shown no quit — coming back in each of their last three outings to force overtime. However, they’ve been living on the edge, and that style could cost them against a dialed-in St. Louis group.
Montreal took the first meeting of the season between these two back in October with a 5-2 win, but the landscape has shifted drastically. St. Louis is now in lockdown mode defensively, and Montreal’s comeback magic may not be enough against the Blues’ structured style.
Betting Prediction
This is a clash between two teams in playoff pursuit, but the edge lies clearly with the hotter, more complete squad. The Blues are on fire and playing with poise, especially at home. Montreal’s recent habit of slow starts could be their undoing against a team that closes strong.
Pick: St. Louis Blues to Win (-155)
Total: Under 6.0 (-125) – Expect a tight, physical battle with playoff vibes and limited mistakes. St. Louis likely controls the pace and keeps it low-scoring.
Final Score Prediction: Blues 3, Canadiens 2
Look for the Blues to continue rolling and tighten their grip on that final playoff spot in the West.
- NHL Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
