St. Louis Blues vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction for Saturday on 10/25

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The NHL Regular Season is kicking off with an exciting game between the St. Louis Blues and the Detroit Red Wings. The game is set to take place at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

The St. Louis Blues enter the game with a record of 3-3-1. Under the guidance of Head Coach Jim Montgomery, they are currently ranked 12th in their conference and 6th in their division. On the other side, the Detroit Red Wings, led by Head Coach Todd McLellan, have a record of 5-3-0. They stand 6th in the conference and 2nd in their division.

Blues vs Red Wings Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: St. Louis Blues vs. Detroit Red Wings
  • Venue: Little Caesars Arena
  • Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Detroit Red Wings -1.5 (+208), St. Louis Blues +1.5 (-264)

St. Louis Blues Team Preview

The St. Louis Blues are coming off a challenging stretch of games. They suffered a 7-4 loss against the Utah Mammoth. Earlier in the week, they lost to the Los Angeles Kings with a score of 2-1.

Despite recent losses, the Blues have seen strong performances from key players. Jake Neighbours has scored 4 goals and has 5 points over 7 games. Robert Thomas also adds depth with 3 assists and 4 points.

In goal, Jordan Binnington has played in 6 games. He has 2 wins and 108 saves. Joel Hofer has also been between the pipes, contributing with 45 saves in 3 games.

Detroit Red Wings Team Preview

The Detroit Red Wings have had mixed results in their recent games. They suffered a tough loss against the New York Islanders with a score of 7-2. Before that, they lost to the Buffalo Sabres 4-2, marking two consecutive defeats on the road.

Despite these setbacks, the Red Wings showed strength at home. They secured a 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers and a 2-1 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Another strong performance was their 4-1 win over the Florida Panthers.

Dylan Larkin leads the team with 13 points, including 6 goals and 7 assists in 8 games. Emmitt Finnie has contributed with 7 points and 23 hits. In goal, Cam Talbot has been reliable with 3 wins and 105 saves in 5 appearances.

BTB Betting Pick

The Detroit Red Wings are favored to win against the St. Louis Blues with a moneyline of -115. The Blues are slight underdogs at -104. Considering the Red Wings’ better skater stats, such as higher goals and assists, picking Detroit to win straight up seems reasonable. The projected score is 4-3 in favor of the Red Wings.

The total for this game is set at 6.0, with the over at +100 and the under at -121. Both teams have similar goals against stats, suggesting a close game. However, with the skaters’ offensive stats, the projected total score is 7. Picking the over is recommended, expecting a 4-3 outcome.