St. Louis Blues vs Minnesota Wild Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/1

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The St. Louis Blues will visit the Minnesota Wild in an NHL regular season game. The game is set to take place at the Grand Casino Arena on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

The Blues have struggled this season with a record of 21-29-9. They are ranked 15th in the conference and 8th in their division. The Wild, on the other hand, have a strong record of 35-15-10. They hold the 3rd spot in both their conference and division standings.

Blues vs Wild Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: St. Louis Blues vs. Minnesota Wild
  • Venue: Grand Casino Arena
  • Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Minnesota Wild -1.5 (+105), St. Louis Blues +1.5 (-128)

St. Louis Blues Team Preview

The St. Louis Blues have experienced some ups and downs recently. In their last game, they lost 3-1 to the New Jersey Devils. They took 26 shots but only managed to score once.

Against the Seattle Kraken, the Blues had a strong performance. They won 5-1, with Dylan Holloway leading the way with three goals. Joel Hofer made 23 saves and allowed just one goal.

Jordan Binnington has been the main goalie for the Blues this season. He has played 33 games with 716 saves. Binnington has faced challenges, recording 18 losses so far.

Minnesota Wild Team Preview

The Minnesota Wild have shown a mix of results in their recent games. In a game against the Utah Mammoth, they lost 5-2, despite Matt Boldy contributing a goal and an assist. The team managed 23 shots on goal, but their defense allowed 37 shots against.

In their victory over the Colorado Avalanche, the Wild secured a 5-2 win. Matt Boldy had a standout performance with two goals and two assists. The Wild’s strong power play was evident, scoring twice on special teams.

Against the Nashville Predators, the Wild won a high-scoring game 6-5. Matt Boldy was again instrumental, netting a hat trick. The team’s offensive firepower was evident with 43 shots on goal, showcasing their ability to generate scoring chances.

BTB Betting Pick

The Minnesota Wild are the favorites with a moneyline of -246 against the St. Louis Blues, who have a moneyline of +205. The Wild’s skater and goaltending stats are stronger, with a higher rank in goals and assists. The Wild should win this game, and their current performance supports this pick. The projected score is Minnesota Wild 4, St. Louis Blues 2.

The over/under line is set at 6.0 with the under at -115. Both teams have solid goaltending, with the Wild allowing fewer goals. The projected total score is 6, suggesting a tight game. Given these factors, taking the under is a reasonable choice.