St. Louis Blues
Dallas opens at home with the NHL's second-ranked 2025-26 power play against a St. Louis penalty kill that finished at 76.7%, while the retooled Blues bring fresh scoring depth into a matchup Dallas won three of four last season.
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| Sportsbook | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | STL +1.5 DAL -1.5 | STL +170 DAL -205 | O 5.5 U 5.5 |
| Bovada | STL +1.5 DAL -1.5 | STL +173 DAL -205 | O 5.5 U 5.5 |
| Caesars | STL +1.5 DAL -1.5 | STL +155 DAL -190 | — |
Injury Report
Dallas' key health watch is its returning core: Tyler Seguin is targeting training camp after ACL surgery, Roope Hintz is coming back from a torn hamstring, and Mikko Rantanen completed last season after an MCL injury. St. Louis' Robert Thomas and Dylan Holloway both returned from midseason injuries and are projected on the top line. No later official season-opening absences are established in the current team outlooks.
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Key Matchup Edge
Dallas owns the clearest special-teams edge. The Stars converted 28.6% of power plays last season, second in the NHL, while St. Louis killed only 76.7% of penalties. With Johnston, Robertson and Rantanen driving Dallas' top units, Blues discipline and goaltending become the spread-defining variables.
3 Things to Watch
- Dallas power play versus Blues penalty kill
- St. Louis top-six chemistry after overhaul
- Returning Dallas forwards and early-game pace
Betting Breakdown
Dallas enters the opener with the stronger proven baseline after a 50-20-12 season, 112 points and the NHL's second-best goals-against total. The Stars' biggest betting advantage is special teams: they scored on 28.6% of power plays, while St. Louis finished at 17.6% on the power play and 76.7% on the penalty kill. That gap matters in a divisional matchup that produced tight finishes late last season, with Dallas winning the final three meetings by one goal each. St. Louis is more dangerous than its 37-33-12 record suggests entering a new season because the Blues finished 8-2 against the puck line and added Mason McTavish and Connor McMichael to deepen the top six. Dallas, meanwhile, retains Robertson, Johnston, Rantanen, Heiskanen and Oettinger around a mostly familiar core. The handicap comes down to whether St. Louis' refreshed offense can stay out of the box and generate enough five-on-five pressure to offset Dallas' power-play and defensive advantages.
St. Louis Betting Outlook
St. Louis closed 2025-26 with four straight wins and an 8-2 puck-line run over its final 10 games, a useful reminder that the Blues were playing better than their season-long numbers late. The offseason added Mason McTavish and Connor McMichael to a forward group led by Robert Thomas, Dylan Holloway and Jimmy Snuggerud, increasing top-six depth after a 24th-ranked scoring season. The betting concern remains special teams: St. Louis finished at 17.6% on the power play and 76.7% on the penalty kill. Against Dallas' elite man advantage, disciplined five-on-five hockey is essential.
Dallas Betting Outlook
Dallas brings the cleaner profile after a 50-20-12 regular season, 112 points and only 222 goals allowed, second-fewest in the NHL. The Stars also owned a 28.6% power play, second-best in the league, with Wyatt Johnston scoring 27 power-play goals. Their puck-line record was far less impressive at 31-51, so laying a large number requires care even with home ice and superior depth. Jason Robertson, Mikko Rantanen and Johnston give Dallas elite finishing, while Jake Oettinger anchors the crease. A healthy return from Roope Hintz and Tyler Seguin would widen the matchup edge.
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Can't wait to see Brandon Carlo in the correct shade of Blue pic.twitter.com/1kXaW8n4R0
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) August 5, 2026
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— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) July 16, 2026
St. Louis Blues vs Dallas Stars FAQ
What is the current spread for St. Louis Blues vs Dallas Stars?
The current home spread is DAL -1.5, while the away spread is STL +1.5.
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The spread opened at DAL -1.5 and is now DAL -1.5.
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The current moneyline is STL +170 / DAL -205.
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The moneyline opened at STL +170 / DAL -205 and is now STL +170 / DAL -205.
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The current total is 5.5.
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What is the biggest matchup edge for St. Louis Blues vs Dallas Stars?
Dallas owns the clearest special-teams edge. The Stars converted 28.6% of power plays last season, second in the NHL, while St. Louis killed only 76.7% of penalties. With Johnston, Robertson and Rantanen driving Dallas' top units, Blues discipline and goaltending become the spread-defining variables.
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