Edmonton Oilers vs St. Louis Blues Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/3

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The Edmonton Oilers are set to visit the St. Louis Blues at the Enterprise Center. This game marks the start of the NHL Regular Season. The Oilers have a record of 6-4-3, while the Blues hold a 3-7-2 record.

Edmonton’s coach, Kris Knoblauch, leads the team from the Western Pacific Division. Meanwhile, St. Louis is coached by Jim Montgomery and plays in the Western Central Division. Fans can catch the game live on ESPN+ at 8:30 PM on Monday, November 3, 2025.

Oilers vs Blues Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Edmonton Oilers vs. St. Louis Blues
  • Venue: Enterprise Center
  • Date: Monday, November 3, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Edmonton Oilers MoneyLine -143, St. Louis Blues MoneyLine +120

Edmonton Oilers Team Preview

The Edmonton Oilers have shown a mixed performance in their recent games. They secured a close 3-2 win against the Chicago Blackhawks, with Connor McDavid contributing three assists. However, they faced a narrow 4-3 loss to the New York Rangers despite outshooting them 36 to 35.

Leon Draisaitl is a key player for the Oilers, having scored nine goals and provided seven assists in 13 games. Connor McDavid has also been impactful, with three goals and 14 assists. Their offensive strength is evident in their power play, where they rank third with 12 power play goals this season.

In goal, Stuart Skinner has played nine games, securing four wins. Calvin Pickard has appeared in four games, with two wins and one loss. The goaltending duo has been solid, although the team is still working on reducing goals against, ranked 11th with 37 goals allowed this season.

St. Louis Blues Team Preview

The St. Louis Blues have had a tough run recently. They dropped their last game to the Columbus Blue Jackets with a close score of 3-2. Despite putting up 39 shots, they couldn’t get the win.

In the game before that, they faced the Vancouver Canucks at home. The Blues scored three goals but still lost 4-3. Their power play was on point with two goals, but it wasn’t enough to secure a victory.

The Blues’ top skaters have been contributing on the ice. Jordan Kyrou leads with eight points in 12 games. Jake Neighbours has also been active with six goals in eight games played.

BTB Betting Pick

The Edmonton Oilers are favored with a moneyline of -143 against the St. Louis Blues, who have a moneyline of +120. Given the Oilers’ strong performance in goals and assists, they have an edge in this game. The projected score is Edmonton 4, St. Louis 3, making Edmonton the recommended pick to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 6.0, with the over at -117 and the under at -104. With both teams showing solid offensive stats, the game is likely to be high-scoring. The projected total score is 7, so the recommendation is to take the over.