Utah Hockey Club vs St. Louis Blues Betting Pick & Prediction 4/15/25
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Hockey Club and Blues. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Blues at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO. Get ready to place your bets! This Central division matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Blues are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Hockey Club.
UTAH HOCKEY CLUB VS ST. LOUIS BLUES BETTING PICK
The Pick: St. Louis Blues -1.5
This game will be played at Enterprise Center at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, April 15th.
WHY BET THE ST. LOUIS BLUES:
- Our projections indicate that the Blues should come out top with a projected score of 4-2.
- Take the Blues on the moneyline
- The Blues should also cover at -1.5
Can Utah Stun the Crowd at Enterprise Center?
Utah Hockey Club fell to 38-30-13 after a 4-3 road loss to the Golden Knights. Utah led 2-0 before Vegas tied it up with just one second left in the second period. The game’s total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.
As the underdog on the puck line, Utah failed to cover. Three different players scored for Utah, with Alexander Kerfoot’s goal tying the game at 3-3 before Vegas secured the win in the third period.
Utah Hockey Club’s offense was held to 3 goals on 19 shots in their recent game against the Golden Knights. Logan Cooley netted his second goal of the season, while Ian Cole scored his first. Alexander Kerfoot added his second goal in the third period.
Cooley also picked up his 8th assist on Cole’s goal. Nick Bjugstad contributed with two assists, bringing his total to 2 for the season. Utah had 13 offensive giveaways in the game.
Utah’s defense will look to bounce back after allowing four goals to Vegas, including the game-winner in overtime. They had a 2-0 lead in the second period before surrendering two goals, one at the 19:59 mark, and another two in the third and overtime. Connor Ingram made 31 saves with a save percentage of 88.6%, and Utah’s defense finished with 8 takeaways and 21 hits.
Can the Blues Live Up to the Hype at Home?
St. Louis improved to 43-30-8 after a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs. The Blues covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total line of 6 goals resulted in a push.
After trailing 1-0 in the first period, the Blues responded with four unanswered goals. Three different players scored for St. Louis, with Colton Parayko leading the way with two goals.
Colton Parayko led the way for the Blues with two goals, including his second and third of the season. He also added his fifth assist on Pavel Buchnevich’s fourth goal, which came on an empty net with 39 seconds left. Jordan Kyrou scored his third goal of the season.
The Blues were held scoreless in the first period before scoring three times in the second. They took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways.
Defensively, the Blues allowed the first goal just 5:25 into the game, and another late in the 3rd period, but they kept the Maple Leafs off the board in the 2nd, helping them secure a 4-2 win. Jordan Binnington had a strong performance, making 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage. The Blues’ defense also recorded 3 takeaways and 17 hits.