Columbus Blue Jackets vs St. Louis Blues Picks and Predictions for Saturday October 10 2026
The Columbus Blue Jackets visit the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri, on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET. Columbus entered Friday’s matchup against Pittsburgh at 1-1, while St. Louis comes into Saturday at 1-2-1 after suffering a 3-2 overtime loss to San Jose on Thursday. The Blues have lost three consecutive games since opening the season with an impressive victory over Dallas. St. Louis is listed around -125 on the moneyline at DraftKings, with Columbus at +105. The total is available at 5.5 goals. Be sure to check out our free NHL picks for more NHL predictions throughout the season.
Columbus Blue Jackets Looking for Greater Consistency
Columbus has experienced an uneven opening to the season, beginning with an impressive 6-3 victory over Buffalo before suffering a 4-1 defeat against Utah. The Blue Jackets demonstrated considerable offensive potential in their opener, generating opportunities throughout the lineup and making Buffalo pay for defensive mistakes. However, their second performance was far less convincing, as Utah established control and prevented Columbus from generating sustained offensive pressure.
Through its first two games, Columbus scored seven goals while allowing seven, reflecting the difference between its impressive opening performance and the disappointing follow-up. The Blue Jackets have enough offensive ability to challenge St. Louis, particularly when they establish possession and get their defensemen involved in the attack. The concern is whether Columbus can sustain that pressure against an opponent that has already demonstrated the ability to frustrate talented offensive teams. The Blue Jackets cannot depend on another six-goal performance to overcome careless defensive play.
Saturday also presents a difficult scheduling situation because Columbus faces Pittsburgh on Friday before traveling to St. Louis. Playing on consecutive nights can make defensive discipline particularly important, especially when the second opponent has enjoyed a day of rest. Columbus also has concerns along the blue line, with Ivan Provorov dealing with a lower-body injury, Damon Severson listed with a shoulder injury, and Dante Fabbro sidelined by an upper-body injury. Those absences could complicate the Blue Jackets’ defensive rotations and make puck management especially important.
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St. Louis Blues Need to Rediscover Their Winning Formula
St. Louis opened the season with an impressive 4-0 victory over Dallas, demonstrating the defensive structure and goaltending that can make the Blues difficult to beat. Unfortunately, the performances that followed haven’t been nearly as encouraging. St. Louis suffered a 6-1 defeat against Colorado, followed by a 4-2 loss to Chicago and Thursday’s 3-2 overtime defeat against San Jose. The Blues have collected just one point during that three-game losing streak, placing additional pressure on Saturday’s home matchup.
The biggest concern has been the inability to maintain the defensive discipline that produced the season-opening shutout. St. Louis has surrendered 13 goals through four games while scoring only nine. The offense has also struggled to produce consistent opportunities, managing one goal against Colorado and two in each of its last two contests. Thursday’s loss to San Jose was particularly frustrating because the Blues twice established one-goal advantages but couldn’t protect either lead. St. Louis eventually lost in overtime despite having opportunities to secure its second victory.
Returning to Enterprise Center should provide some encouragement, but the Blues need more than home ice to end their losing streak. St. Louis has demonstrated an ability to defend effectively when its coverage remains organized, and Columbus could provide opportunities to capitalize on a demanding travel schedule. However, the Blues cannot continue allowing opponents to remain within striking distance late in games. A more disciplined defensive performance and improved finishing around the net would make a significant difference.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs St. Louis Blues Picks and Predictions
Pick: St. Louis Blues Moneyline (-125)
I’m taking St. Louis to end its three-game losing streak. The Blues have struggled offensively since their season-opening shutout of Dallas, but Saturday presents an opportunity against a Columbus team playing on consecutive nights. The Blue Jackets have demonstrated offensive potential, although their defensive consistency remains questionable, particularly with injuries affecting their blue line. St. Louis should benefit from having an additional day to prepare, and Thursday’s overtime loss against San Jose demonstrated that the Blues are capable of creating opportunities even when the offense isn’t performing at its best. The home favorite isn’t without risk, but the scheduling advantage and Columbus’s defensive concerns make St. Louis the preferred side at -125.
Pick: Under 5.5 Goals
The Under 5.5 is the total pick. St. Louis has scored just five goals during its last three games, and its recent offensive struggles suggest another relatively controlled contest is possible. Columbus demonstrated scoring ability against Buffalo, but its offense managed only one goal against Utah. The Blue Jackets also face the challenge of playing consecutive nights, which could encourage a more conservative approach designed to limit defensive mistakes. St. Louis should emphasize puck possession and defensive positioning after surrendering leads against San Jose. A 3-2 or 3-1 result fits the recent performances of both teams, making the Under an appealing option despite the relatively low total.
Final Picks: St. Louis Blues Moneyline (-125) and Under 5.5 Goals
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