
Blues vs Hockey Club Prediction 4/15/25 NHL Picks Today
Utah Hockey Club (38-30-13) vs. St. Louis Blues (43-30-8)
April 15, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: St. Louis Blues -165 / Utah Hockey Club +140; Over/Under: 5.5
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In this article we will formulate a Blues vs Hockey Club prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, April 15th at the Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues are 43-30-8 this season after they lost to Seattle in a shootout by a score of 4-3 in their last game. St. Louis trailed 1-0 after two periods, but they did take a 3-2 lead in the third, before allowing the tying goal and losing in the shootout. The Blues outshot Seattle by a total of 23-17, won 51% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got goals from Faksa, Leddy, and Parayko, while Binnington stopped 14 out of 17 shots in the game.
Prior to that dramatic loss, the Blues lost to the Oilers by a score of 4-3 and the Jets by a score of 3-1. St. Louis has lost three games in a row and they are currently fifth in the Central standings with 94 points. St. Louis has scored 3.01 goals per game and they have allowed 2.84 goals against per game, while also going 21.2% on the power play and 74.3% on the penalty kill this season. Robert Thomas has led St. Louis with 21 goals, 58 assists, and 143 shots on goal, while Jordan Kyrou has added 34 goals, 34 assists, and 235 shots on goal. Joel Hofer is 16-8-3 with a 2.65 goals against average and a .904 save percentage this season.
Utah Hockey Club Betting Preview
The Utah Hockey Club is 38-30-13 this year after they defeated Nashville by a score of 7-3 in their last game. Utah trailed 1-0 in the first and they only led 4-3 after two periods, but they scored three goals in the third for the easy win. The Hockey Club outshot Nashville by a total of 36-30, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Utah got goals from Bjugstad, Cooley, Keller (2), Schmaltz, Stenlund, and Kesselring, while Villalta stopped 27 out of 30 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Hockey Club defeated the Stars by a score of 5-3, but did lose to the Predators by a score of 4-3 before that. Utah has won four of their last five games and they are currently sixth in the Central standings with 89 points. Utah has scored 2.90 goals per game and they have allowed 2.98 goals against per game, while also going 24.1% on the power play and 80.2% on the penalty kill this season. Clayton Keller has led Utah with 29 goals, 60 assists, and 216 shots on goal, while Logan Cooley has added 25 goals, 40 assists, and 155 shots on goal. Karel Vejmelka is 26-21-8 with a 2.52 goals against average and a .906 save percentage this season.
Why the Blues will beat the Hockey Club
- The Blues have won each of their last 11 games at Enterprise Center.
- Utah has lost six of its last seven road games following a road win.
- The Blues have covered the puck line in each of their last nine night games at Enterprise Center following a shootout loss.
- Utah has failed to cover the puck line in each of its last four games as an underdog following a road win.
- Utah has lost the third period in each of its last six games as a road underdog against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the second period.
Why the Hockey Club will beat the Blues
- The Blues have lost eight of their last 10 games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- Utah has won four of its last five games as an underdog against Central Division opponents.
- The Blues have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 11 games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in seven of the Blues’ last eight games.
- Utah has won the second period in each of its last five games as an underdog when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of Utah’s last six road games following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Blues’ last four games following a shootout loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five games between two teams from the Central Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of Utah’s last 14 games against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blues’ last 10 night games.
St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts
- Robert Thomas has recorded at least one point in each of the Blues’ last 13 games against Central Division opponents.
- Jordan Kyrou has scored a goal in each of the Blues’ last four games as home favorites.
- Robert Thomas has recorded at least one assist in each of the Blues’ last 10 games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Utah Hockey Club Player Prop Facts
- Barrett Hayton has scored at least one goal in each of Utah’s last five games as an underdog against Central Division opponents.
- Nick Schmaltz has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances with his team as an underdog against the Blues.
- Nick Schmaltz has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight appearances in night games at Enterprise Center.
Blues vs Hockey Club Prediction
St. Louis comes into this matchup trying to hold onto the last wild card spot in the West, but they will need a regulation win to lock that up here. The Blues are 23-14-3 at home this year, while the Hockey Club is 20-15-5 on the road. Utah has actually played pretty well over the last few weeks and they have won four of their last five games, but they will be on a back to back here. The Hockey Club has scored at least four goals in four of their last five games, while St. Louis has allowed at least four goals in four of their last five. Take the over here.