Blues vs. Wild Prediction & Picks

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Blues vs. Wild Prediction & Picks

The Minnesota Wild (44-24-10, riding a three-game losing streak) host the St. Louis Blues (37-35-7) at Xcel Energy Center. The matchup on Saturday, April 8 begins at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+, BSN, and BSMW.

The Blues are 6-2-2 over the past 10 games, putting up 40 total goals (three power-play goals on 28 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 10.7%). They have allowed 36 goals to their opponents.

Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a glimpse at which squad we predict will emerge with the victory in Saturday's action on the ice.

Blues vs. Wild Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final score of Wild 4, Blues 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Wild (-245)
  • Computer Predicted Total: 6.3
  • Computer Predicted Spread: Wild (-2.0)

Blues Splits and Trends

  • The Blues have a record of 37-35-7 this season and are 10-7-17 in overtime games.
  • St. Louis has earned 26 points (11-2-4) in its 17 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Blues recorded just one goal in 10 games and they've earned two points (1-9-0) in those contests.
  • St. Louis has eight points (2-14-4) when scoring two goals this season.
  • The Blues have scored more than two goals 47 times, earning 71 points from those matchups (34-10-3).
  • This season, St. Louis has scored a single power-play goal in 32 games has a record of 16-13-3 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, St. Louis is 9-11-2 (20 points).
  • The Blues' opponents have had more shots in 52 games. The Blues went 26-21-5 in those matchups (57 points).

Blues vs. Wild Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+, BSN, and BSMW
  • Where: Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota

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