Pittsburgh Penguins vs St. Louis Blues Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/14

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The Pittsburgh Penguins will play the St. Louis Blues in an NHL regular season game. The game will take place at the Enterprise Center on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Fans can watch the game on ESPN at 9:30 PM.

The Penguins have a season record of 41-24-16 and are ranked 2nd in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. They are led by head coach Dan Muse. The Blues have a season record of 35-33-12 and sit at 7th in the Western Central Division, with Jim Montgomery as their head coach.

Penguins vs Blues Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. St. Louis Blues
  • Venue: Enterprise Center
  • Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
  • Betting Odds: St. Louis Blues MoneyLine -120, Pittsburgh Penguins MoneyLine +101

Pittsburgh Penguins Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins have experienced mixed results in their recent games. They faced a 3-0 loss against the Washington Capitals, where their offense was shut out despite 24 shots on goal. They also recorded a 6-3 defeat against the Capitals at home, managing only 12 shots on goal.

Despite these setbacks, the Penguins showed strong performances earlier in April. They secured a 5-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils with 30 shots on goal. In the same week, they achieved a 5-2 win against the Florida Panthers, with Sidney Crosby contributing significantly.

In terms of player stats, Sidney Crosby leads the team with 74 points in the season. Erik Karlsson and Bryan Rust have also been key contributors. Goalie Stuart Skinner has 23 wins under his belt, though the team has yet to record a shutout this season.

St. Louis Blues Team Preview

The St. Louis Blues have shown mixed results in recent games. They secured a 6-3 win against the Minnesota Wild with 22 shots on goal. Key players in this game included Theo Lindstein and Pavel Buchnevich, each scoring a goal.

In another win, the Blues beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3, taking 28 shots. Tyler Tucker and Jonatan Berggren each provided two assists. Cam Fowler also contributed with a goal.

Despite a strong effort, the Blues lost 2-3 to the Winnipeg Jets. The team managed 22 shots, with Dylan Holloway scoring one of the goals. Jordan Binnington made 31 saves on 34 shots in this game.

BTB Betting Pick

The St. Louis Blues are the favorite in this game with a moneyline of -120. The Pittsburgh Penguins are the underdog at +101. Based on the current odds and team performance, the recommendation is to pick the St. Louis Blues to win straight up.

The over/under line for this game is set at 6.5 goals. The projected score suggests a close game, likely keeping the total under 6.5. With both teams having moderate goal-scoring and goaltending stats, the recommendation is to take the under at -122.