Minnesota Wild vs St. Louis Blues Picks and Predictions for Monday April 13 2026
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The Minnesota Wild travel to take on the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 13, 2026, at 8:00 PM with coverage on ESPN+. Minnesota enters this Central Division matchup as the favorite with a moneyline of -130, while St. Louis is listed at +110. The puck line shows Minnesota -1.5 at +190 and St. Louis +1.5 at -230, with the total set at 6.5 goals. This divisional battle features two teams with different recent trajectories, making it an intriguing late-season contest. For more daily breakdowns and insights, be sure to check out free NHL Picks.
Minnesota’s Mixed Results on the Road
Minnesota enters this game with a 45-23-12 overall record and a 23-13-4 record away from home. The Wild have gone 3-2 over their last five games, though their most recent results include back-to-back losses, falling 2-1 at Nashville and 5-4 at Dallas. Prior to those defeats, Minnesota had built momentum with wins over Seattle, Detroit, and Ottawa. That recent stretch reflects a team capable of producing offensively but also one that has shown some inconsistency in closing out games.
Statistically, Minnesota is averaging 3.28 goals per game while allowing 2.84 goals against. They are generating 29.3 shots per game and allowing 29.4, which suggests a fairly even shot differential. On special teams, the Wild have been effective, scoring 64 power-play goals with a 25.4% conversion rate. Defensively, they have allowed 42 power-play goals and carry a penalty kill percentage of 79.6%. Minnesota has also added six short-handed goals this season.
One of Minnesota’s key strengths lies in its offensive efficiency and power-play success. Scoring over three goals per game and converting at a strong rate on the power play gives them a reliable way to generate scoring opportunities, even when five-on-five play is more evenly matched.
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St. Louis Looking to Build Momentum at Home
St. Louis comes into this matchup with a 34-33-12 record and an 18-14-7 mark on home ice. The Blues have gone 3-2 over their last five games, most recently earning a 5-3 win at Chicago. They also picked up a 3-2 win at Colorado but dropped games against Winnipeg and Colorado in the same stretch. Earlier, they secured a 6-2 win at Anaheim. Overall, the Blues have shown flashes of strong play, though consistency has been an issue.
From a statistical standpoint, St. Louis is averaging 2.68 goals per game while allowing 3.08 goals against. They generate 25.3 shots per game and allow 27.8 shots, indicating a negative shot differential. On special teams, the Blues have scored 37 power-play goals with a 17.8% success rate, while allowing 51 power-play goals and operating at 76.3% on the penalty kill. They have also recorded six short-handed goals.
A key weakness for St. Louis in this matchup is their overall offensive output. Averaging 2.68 goals per game puts them at a disadvantage against a Minnesota team that scores at a higher rate. Combined with a higher goals-against average, this creates a gap that could be difficult to overcome.
Minnesota Wild vs St. Louis Blues Picks and Prediction
Minnesota Wild vs St. Louis Blues Pick
Pick: Minnesota Wild Moneyline
Minnesota enters this game with advantages in both offensive production and overall defensive performance. The Wild are scoring 3.28 goals per game compared to St. Louis at 2.68, and they are also allowing fewer goals against. While both teams have similar recent records, Minnesota’s stronger season-long numbers and more effective power play give them the edge. Even on the road, the Wild have been solid, and that consistency should carry into this matchup.
Minnesota Wild vs St. Louis Blues Total Pick
Pick: Over 6.5
I’m leaning toward the over 6.5 in this game because Minnesota’s offense has been productive throughout the season, and St. Louis has allowed over three goals per game. While the Blues’ scoring numbers are lower, their defensive struggles open the door for Minnesota to contribute significantly to the total. With both teams capable of creating chances, this number feels reachable.
Final Score Prediction: Minnesota Wild 4 – St. Louis Blues 3
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Sunday.
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