St. Louis Blues vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/18

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The NHL regular season continues with a game between the St. Louis Blues and the Edmonton Oilers. The Blues, with a record of 19-21-8, will travel to Rogers Place to play against the Oilers. This game is scheduled for Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 8:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+.

St. Louis is led by head coach Jim Montgomery and sits in the Western Central Division. They have struggled in their conference games, holding a 10-14 record. On the other side, Edmonton, coached by Kris Knoblauch, is in the Western Pacific Division. The Oilers are ranked fifth in their conference with a record of 23-17-8.

Blues vs Oilers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: St. Louis Blues vs. Edmonton Oilers
  • Venue: Rogers Place
  • Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
  • Betting Odds: St. Louis Blues +142, Edmonton Oilers -172

St. Louis Blues Team Preview

The St. Louis Blues have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured two home wins against the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Carolina Hurricanes. However, they faced losses in their away games against the Vegas Golden Knights and Utah Mammoth.

In their recent games, top skaters like Robert Thomas and Jake Neighbours have been significant contributors. Thomas has played 42 games, scoring 11 goals and assisting on 22. Neighbours has netted 12 goals in 36 games, showcasing his offensive potential.

Goaltending duties have been primarily shared by Jordan Binnington and Joel Hofer. Binnington has appeared in 27 games, with 8 wins and 12 losses. Hofer has been slightly more successful, recording 11 wins in 26 games.

Edmonton Oilers Team Preview

The Edmonton Oilers have had a mixed run in their recent games. They lost to the New York Islanders by 1-0, despite taking 35 shots on goal. Their power play didn’t convert, and they recorded 16 hits and 8 blocks.

Earlier, the Oilers faced the Nashville Predators in a close 4-3 loss. They managed to score twice on the power play and had 18 hits and 19 blocks. Leon Draisaitl had a strong performance with 1 goal and 2 assists.

In their match against the Chicago Blackhawks, the Oilers won 4-1. Evan Bouchard contributed significantly with 2 goals and an assist. This victory was backed by a solid 37 shots on goal and 16 blocks.

BTB Betting Pick

The Edmonton Oilers are favored to win with a moneyline of -172 against the St. Louis Blues. The Oilers have strong skater stats, ranking 6th in goals and shots on goal. With these stats, the projected score is Edmonton 4, St. Louis 2. The recommendation is to pick the Oilers to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 6.0, with the over at -110 and the under at -112. Both teams have shown high goal-scoring potential this season. The projected total score is 6, making the recommendation to pick the over for this game.