St. Louis Blues vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/5

The St. Louis Blues will take on the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. This game marks the start of the NHL regular season. The Blues have had a rocky start with a 4-7-2 record.

The Capitals have fared better with a 6-5-1 record. Washington has shown strength in their division games, holding a 3-1 record. Both teams will look to improve their standing in the league on Wednesday night.

Blues vs Capitals Game Day Info

• Sport: NHL
• Teams: St. Louis Blues vs. Washington Capitals
• Venue: Capital One Arena
• Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
• Betting Odds: St. Louis Blues +128, Washington Capitals -151

St. Louis Blues Team Preview

The St. Louis Blues have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a narrow 3-2 win against the Edmonton Oilers. In that game, Robert Thomas stood out with a goal and an assist.

In their previous game, the Blues faced a 3-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Despite this, they managed to fire 39 shots on goal. Nick Bjugstad contributed with a goal and seven shots on goal.

Jordan Binnington has been a key player for the Blues in net. He has three wins and 184 saves in ten games this season. His performance will be crucial for the Blues in their upcoming games.

Washington Capitals Team Preview

The Washington Capitals have had a rough stretch in recent games. They lost to the Buffalo Sabres 4-3, despite putting up 34 shots on goal. In their game against the New York Islanders, they were held to just one goal, losing 3-1.

The Capitals have struggled on the power play, not scoring in recent contests. Against the Dallas Stars, they were shut out, losing 1-0. Their defense showed some strength, allowing only one goal on 19 shots.

Tom Wilson has been a key player for the Capitals, with six goals and 13 points so far this season. Dylan Strome and Aliaksei Protas have also contributed with 11 and 10 points, respectively. In goal, Logan Thompson has five wins, while Charlie Lindgren has faced challenges, allowing 14 goals in four games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Washington Capitals are favored to win with a moneyline of -151 against the St. Louis Blues at +128. The Capitals have a strong goaltending record, ranking first in goals against with 26, while the Blues rank 20th with 48. This defensive edge gives the Capitals an advantage. The projected score is Washington 4, St. Louis 3, suggesting a close game.

The over/under line is set at 6.0 with odds of -111 for both options. Given the projected score of 4-3, the total would be 7, which leans towards the over. The teams’ offensive stats, with both having solid rankings in goals and assists, support a higher scoring game. Thus, the recommendation is to take the over.