Minnesota Wild vs. St. Louis Blues Picks and Prediction for Thursday October 9, 2025
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On Thursday, the Minnesota Wild face off against the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. This game will be aired on ESPN+, FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, and FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin Extra. Keep up to date with all the NHL action, with our NHL predictions.
Game Information for Wild vs Blues
- October 9, 2025,
- 8:00pm EST,
- Enterprise Center
- ESPN+/FanDuel Sports Network Midwest/FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin Extra
St. Louis Blues Form & Recent Results
The St. Louis Blues begin the new season hoping for a fresh start after losing three of their final five games last year. They closed out the regular season on a high note, though, with a decisive 6-1 victory over Utah, where Brayden Schenn contributed a goal and an assist. Last season, Jordan Kyrou emerged as the team’s top goal-scorer, finding the back of the net 36 times. Dylan Holloway also played a key role on offense, finishing second on the team with 26 goals. When it came to overall production, no one was more consistent than Robert Thomas. He led St. Louis not only in total points, racking up an impressive 81 for the season, but also topped the roster in assists with 60. Despite individual successes, the Blues struggled defensively at times, giving up an average of 3 goals per game during the postseason, something they’ll want to tighten up as they chase another playoff spot this year. On the offensive end, St. Louis averaged three goals per game, showing they have the firepower to compete if they can keep things steady at the back.
Minnesota Wild Form & Recent Results
The Minnesota Wild come into the new NHL season riding a wave of momentum after closing out last year’s regular season with four straight victories. Their final game was a nail-biter against Anaheim, where they secured a 3-2 overtime win. Veteran goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury played a crucial role in that victory, stopping all five shots he faced after entering the game for the Wild, finishing with a perfect 1.000 save percentage. Offensively, Matt Boldy emerged as a key leader for Minnesota last season. He not only topped the team in goals, lighting the lamp 27 times, but also led the squad in assists with 46, giving him a team-high 73 points. Right behind him was Kirill Kaprizov, who chipped in with 25 goals of his own and continued to be one of Minnesota’s most dynamic offensive threats. Despite their success during the regular season, the Wild gave up an average of three goals per game in the playoffs, something they’ll be looking to tighten up this year. As they open the season with a tough road matchup against the St. Louis Blues, Minnesota hopes to start strong and make a statement against a fellow playoff contender. Looking at last year’s numbers, the Wild averaged 2.7 goals per game, and they’ll be aiming to boost that offensive output as they chase another trip to the postseason. With key contributors like Boldy and Kaprizov returning, Minnesota fans have plenty to be excited about as the new campaign kicks off.
Key Players for Wild and Blues
- Minnesota’s Matt Boldy last season: 73 points, 46 assists
- St. Louis’ Robert Thomas last season: 81 points, 60 assists
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- STL -120/MIN EVEN; O/U 5.5
Blues vs Wild Picks and Prediction
The Blues are hoping to kick off their home opener with an impressive victory in front of their fans, setting the tone for the season ahead. However, the Wild will be coming in determined to spoil the party and walk away with a win of their own with both teams hungry to make a return to the playoffs this year. Final Score Prediction, St. Louis Blues win 7-3.
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