St. Louis (43-29-7) at Edmonton (44-28-5)
- When: Apr 9 2025, 10:00 PM
- Where: Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB, CAN
- TV: TNT
Blues vs Oilers Preview & Prediction
Edmonton Moneyline -130 | Total: 5.5
The Edmonton Oilers return home Wednesday night looking to snap a two-game skid as they host the red-hot St. Louis Blues in a key Western Conference clash. Edmonton opens as a -130 moneyline favorite, with the total set at 5.5.
Edmonton Outlook & Betting Angle
The Oilers (44-28-5) are coming off a frustrating 2-2 road trip, capped by a 3-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Monday. They’ve now dropped two straight and sit third in the Pacific Division, just four points behind the Kings and six ahead of Calgary. This is a pivotal spot, not just for playoff seeding, but for morale heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
Key injuries continue to impact Edmonton’s lineup. Superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl both remain sidelined with lower-body injuries, forcing the Oilers to lean heavily on Zach Hyman (27 goals) and defenseman Evan Bouchard (62 points). Roster constraints had Edmonton running with 11 forwards and six defensemen in Anaheim, and forward Noah Philp has been called up on an emergency basis, potentially signaling more lineup shuffling.
Despite the absences, Edmonton has already beaten the Blues twice this season — 4-2 at home and 3-2 in overtime on the road — and they’ll look to complete the sweep Wednesday. The Oilers are 5-4-1 in their last 10 games but tend to play better at home, especially after lackluster road results.
St. Louis Outlook & Betting Angle
The Blues (43-29-7) saw their franchise-best 12-game winning streak snapped Monday in Winnipeg, falling 3-1. They enter this matchup holding the top wild-card spot in the West but are within striking distance of both the Wild Card chasers and the third seed in the Central.
Scoring leaders Jordan Kyrou (33 goals) and Robert Thomas (76 points) continue to carry the offensive load, while goalie Joel Hofer has emerged as a reliable presence in net. However, St. Louis struggled to generate offensive zone pressure against the Jets and admitted postgame they lacked the intensity needed to match Winnipeg’s forecheck. If they can’t tighten up early, that could spell trouble against an Oilers squad hungry for a rebound.
Prediction & Pick
With the season series on the line and both teams tied in points at 93, this game has serious playoff implications. Despite missing their top stars, Edmonton has proven they can grind out wins with depth scoring and defense. They’ve also won both prior meetings this season.
Look for the Oilers to bounce back at home in a low-scoring, gritty battle.
Betting Prediction:
Score Prediction: Edmonton 3, St. Louis 2
Moneyline Pick: Edmonton -130
Over/Under Prediction: Lean Under 5.5 (-103)
Take Edmonton on the moneyline and lean under. Expect a 3-2 type final as the Oilers’ secondary scoring shows up and their defense holds off the Blues’ attack.
- NHL Odds source: MYBookie Sportsbook
