Penguins vs Blues Prediction 3/13/25 NHL Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Penguins vs Blues prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, March 13th at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins are 26-31-10 this year after they defeated Vegas in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Pittsburgh led 2-0 in the second period, but they allowed Vegas to tie the game with seven seconds left in regulation, before rallying for the win in overtime. The Penguins were outshot by a total of 37-17, won 47.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Pittsburgh got goals from Crosby (2) and Karlsson, while Jarry stopped 35 out of 37 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Penguins defeated the Wild by a score of 3-1 but did lose to Vegas by a score of 4-0 before that. Pittsburgh has lost four of their last six games and they are currently tied for last in the Metro standings with 62 points. Pittsburgh has scored 2.82 goals per game and they have allowed 3.57 goals against per game, while also going 24.2% on the power play and 78.4% on the penalty kill this season. Sidney Crosby has led Pittsburgh with 23 goals, 47 assists, and 185 shots on goal, while Rickard Rakell has added 29 goals, 27 assists, and 168 shots on goal. Alex Nedeljkovic is 12-14-5 with a 3.17 goals against average and an .891 save percentage this year. 

St. Louis Blues Betting Preview

The St. Louis Blues are 31-27-7 this season after they lost to Los Angeles in overtime by a score of 2-1 in their last game. St. Louis tied the game at one early in the third period, but they allowed a goal just 27 seconds into overtime for the loss. The Blues were outshot by a total of 23-20, won 48.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got their lone goal from Leddy, while Hofer stopped 21 out of 23 shots in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Blues defeated the Ducks by a score of 4-3 and the Kings by a score of 3-2. St. Louis has won six of their last eight games and they are currently fifth in the Central standings with 69 points. St. Louis has scored 2.82 goals per game and they have allowed 2.97 goals against per game, while also going 19.3% on the power play and 71.2% on the penalty kill this season. Robert Thomas has led St. Louis with 17 goals, 34 assists, and 118 shots on goal, while Jordan Kyrou has added 24 goals, 26 assists, and 182 shots on goal. Jordan Binnington is 20-20-4 with a 2.79 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this year. 

Why the Blues will beat the Penguins

• The Penguins have lost seven of their last eight games following a home win.
• The Blues have won seven of their last eight games as road favorites after coming off overtime.
• The favorites have covered the puck line in each of the Blues’ last four games at PPG Paints Arena.
• The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six home games against Central Division opponents.
• The Penguins have lost the second period in 11 of their last 12 games as home underdogs when tied after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Penguins’ last six games as underdogs following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Six of the Blues’ last seven road games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blues’ last six games as favorites.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in 12 of the last 13 games between the Blues and Penguins.

Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts

• Tommy Novak has scored a goal in five of his last six appearances with his team as a home underdog against Central Division opponents.
• Sidney Crosby has recorded at least one point in each of the Penguins’ last eight home games.
• Erik Karlsson has recorded at least one assist in five of the Penguins’ last six games as home underdogs.

St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts

• Zachary Bolduc has scored at least one goal in each of the Blues’ last three games as favorites.
• Brayden Schenn has recorded at least one point in each of the Blues’ last seven games as road favorites.
• Dylan Holloway has recorded an assist in each of the Blues’ last four games as favorites.

Penguins vs Blues Prediction 

St. Louis comes into this matchup playing very well over their last eight games and they are 2-0-1 in their last three road games. The Blues are 16-13-4 on the road this season, while the Penguins are 15-13-5 at home. Pittsburgh has won two games in a row, but I don’t believe in their offensive attack and I definitely don’t believe in their defense, which is allowing 3.57 goals against per game this year. The Penguins are one of the bottom teams in the Eastern Conference, while the Blues are trending in the right direction and fighting for a playoff spot. St. Louis is the better team and I like them on the road here.