Away Team
Record 7-7-1
Last 5 2-3 last five
ATS 7-8-0 ATS
Road 3-5 road
Standings
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Schedule
Puck Drop Countdown
21:45:08
Start Time 7:10 PM EST
Date 05, 2026
Venue Prudential Center
Where To Watch MSG Sportsnet
Where To Stream MSG+ on DAZN
Season Series First 2026-27 meeting; New Jersey swept 2025-26 series 2-0.

New Jersey enters with six wins in seven games and a 7-2 home record, while St. Louis has lost three of five. The Devils have the stronger recent form, but their puck-line cover rate warrants caution.

Home Team
Record 10-5-0
Last 5 4-1 last five
ATS 6-9-0 ATS
Home 7-2 home
Analysis Updated: 8:40 PM ET
Injuries Checked: 8:40 PM ET
Odds Updated: 9:19 PM ET

Betting Snapshot

Spread
NJ -1.5
Open: NJ -1.5
Market Steady

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Moneyline
NJ -185
Open: NJ -192
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Total
5.5
Open: 5.5
Total Steady

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Best Free Prop Pick

FREE PROP
Timo Meier Under 0.5 Points
Jimmy Snuggerud leads St. Louis with 8 goals through 15 games. Jack Hughes has 19 points on 8 goals and 11 assists in 15 games. Hughes recorded 7 goals and 7 assists over his last 10 games.

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Best Home Spread
FanDuel | NJ -1.5
Best Home Moneyline
MyBookie.ag | NJ -178
Best Over Line
FanDuel | 5.5
Best Away Spread
FanDuel | STL +1.5
Best Away Moneyline
BetOnline.ag | STL +162
Best Under Line
BetMGM | 6
Updated 9:19 PM ET
Sportsbook Spread Moneyline Total
FanDuelSTL +1.5
NJ -1.5
STL +158
NJ -192
O 5.5
U 5.5
DraftKingsSTL +1.5
NJ -1.5
STL +154
NJ -185
O 5.5
U 5.5
BetMGMSTL +1.5
NJ -1.5
STL +155
NJ -190
O 6
U 6
BetRiversSTL +1.5
NJ -1.5
STL +150
NJ -182
O 5.5
U 5.5
FanaticsSTL +1.5
NJ -1.5
STL +155
NJ -190
O 5.5
U 5.5
BovadaSTL +1.5
NJ -1.5
STL +155
NJ -180
O 6
U 6
BetOnline.agSTL +1.5
NJ -1.5
STL +162
NJ -185
O 6
U 6
LowVig.agSTL +1.5
NJ -1.5
STL +162
NJ -185
O 6
U 6
MyBookie.agSTL +1.5
NJ -1.5
STL +144
NJ -178
O 6
U 6
BetUSSTL +1.5
NJ -1.5
STL +159
NJ -185
O 6
U 6
CaesarsSTL +1.5
NJ -1.5
STL +158
NJ -190
O 6
U 6

Injury Report

St. Louis defenseman Colton Parayko is listed day-to-day with an upper-body problem. Tyler Tucker is on injured reserve with a knee injury, Logan Mailloux with a hand injury and Dillon Dube with a neck injury; Torey Krug remains on long-term injured reserve following an ankle issue. New Jersey defenseman Seamus Casey is on injured reserve with a knee injury. These absences may affect defensive depth, and lineup confirmation remains important before puck drop.

Key Players

St. Louis
Jimmy Snuggerud
Snuggerud leads St. Louis with eight goals across 15 regular-season appearances.
New Jersey
Jack Hughes
Hughes has eight goals and 11 assists for 19 points in 15 games.

Key Matchup Edge

New Jersey combines a 10-5-0 overall record with a 7-2 home start and 51 goals through 15 games. St. Louis has scored 45 goals in 15 outings and holds a 3-4 road record. That favors the Devils on form and scoring output, while their 6-9 ATS mark tempers puck-line enthusiasm.

3 Things to Watch

  • New Jersey home wins versus puck-line covers
  • St. Louis power-play response after six misses
  • Jack Hughes production against Blues defensive depth

Betting Breakdown

New Jersey hosts St. Louis on Thursday with stronger recent results, a productive top line and a favorable building record. The Devils have reached 10-5-0 overall and won six of their previous seven, including a 4-3 shootout decision against Edmonton. Jack Hughes supplied two goals and an assist in that victory and now leads New Jersey with 19 points through 15 appearances. The Devils have scored 51 goals this season compared with 45 for the Blues, while the home club has won seven of nine games at Prudential Center. St. Louis arrives 7-7-1 after a 3-1 defeat by the Rangers despite generating 33 shots. The Blues failed on six power-play opportunities in that loss, putting special-teams execution under scrutiny. In the betting market, New Jersey is 6-9 against the puck line, including 4-5 at home, and St. Louis is 7-8 overall and 4-4 away. Those results suggest separating the Devils straight-up advantage from the tougher requirement of covering a multi-goal handicap. Confirm goaltenders and Parayko availability before evaluating any final price.

St. Louis Betting Outlook

St. Louis has alternated between encouraging offensive bursts and difficult finishing nights. In its last five games, the club beat Boston 4-1 and Detroit 5-4 but lost to Carolina 4-0, Montreal 2-0 and the Rangers 3-1. The team is 7-7-1 overall and 3-4 away, with a 7-8-0 ATS record and a 4-4 road puck-line split. Jimmy Snuggerud has scored eight goals in 15 games, while Dylan Holloway leads the Blues with 12 points. St. Louis generated 33 shots at New York but failed on all six power plays, highlighting the importance of conversion rather than shot volume against New Jersey.

New Jersey Betting Outlook

New Jersey has won four of its last five games, defeating Los Angeles, Dallas, Vegas and Edmonton around a loss in Colorado. The Devils are 10-5-0 overall and 7-2 at Prudential Center, with Jack Hughes collecting eight goals and 11 assists in 15 appearances. Their offense has produced 51 goals and Hughes registered three points against Edmonton. The puck-line results present a different picture: New Jersey is 6-9-0 ATS overall and 4-5 ATS at home. Defensive availability, goaltending confirmation and the price of a one-goal victory all matter when evaluating whether strong straight-up form translates into spread value.

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St. Louis Blues vs New Jersey Devils FAQ

What is the current spread for St. Louis Blues vs New Jersey Devils?

The current home spread is NJ -1.5, while the away spread is STL +1.5.

How far has the spread moved for St. Louis Blues vs New Jersey Devils?

The spread opened at NJ -1.5 and is now NJ -1.5.

What is the current moneyline for St. Louis Blues vs New Jersey Devils?

The current moneyline is STL +154 / NJ -185.

How far has the moneyline moved for St. Louis Blues vs New Jersey Devils?

The moneyline opened at STL +160 / NJ -192 and is now STL +154 / NJ -185.

What is the current total for St. Louis Blues vs New Jersey Devils?

The current total is 5.5.

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The total opened at 5.5 and is now 5.5.

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What is the best free prop bet for St. Louis Blues vs New Jersey Devils?

Timo Meier Under 0.5 Points

What is the biggest matchup edge for St. Louis Blues vs New Jersey Devils?

New Jersey combines a 10-5-0 overall record with a 7-2 home start and 51 goals through 15 games. St. Louis has scored 45 goals in 15 outings and holds a 3-4 road record. That favors the Devils on form and scoring output, while their 6-9 ATS mark tempers puck-line enthusiasm.

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Matchup St. Louis Blues vs. New Jersey Devils
Game Date 05, 2026
Venue Prudential Center
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23-28 45.1% WIN
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LEAN
WIN %
UNITS
RESULT
CAR@LV
CARTER HART OVER 2.5 GOALS ALLOWED
52.8%
2
WIN
LV@CAR
JALEN CHATFIELD UNDER 1.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
53.4%
3
WIN
CAR@LV
JEREMY LAUZON OVER 1.5 BLOCKS
52.6%
2
LOSS
LV@CAR
CARTER HART UNDER 3.5 GOALS ALLOWED
53.2%
3
LOSS
LV@CAR
RASMUS ANDERSSON UNDER 1.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
54.2%
4
LOSS
MON@CAR
LANE HUTSON UNDER 0.5 ASSTS
54.1%
4
LOSS
CAR@MON
FREDERIK ANDERSEN UNDER 20.5 SAVES
53.4%
3
WIN
CAR@MON
FREDRICK ANDERSON UNDER 20.5 SAVES
54.2%
4
WIN
CAR@MON
COLE CAUFIELD UNDER 2.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
53.8%
3
WIN
MON@CAR
MON +171
52.7%
3
WIN
MON@CAR
JAKUB DOBES UNDER 3.5 GOALS ALLOWED
54.0%
3
WIN
BUF@MON
ALEX NEWHOOK OVER 1.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
53.7%
3
WIN
LV@ANA
PAVEL MINTYUKOV OVER 1.5 BLOCKS
53.2%
3
WIN
BUF@MON
NICK SUZUKI UNDER 0.5 ASST
53.2%
3
WIN
BUF@MON
COLE CAUFIELD UNDER 0.5 POINTS
53.2%
3
LOSS
COL@MIN
SCOTT WEDGEWOOD OVER 25.5 SAVES
53.8%
3
LOSS
ANA@LV
RASMUS ANDERSSON OVER 1.5 BLOCKS
54.6%
4
LOSS
DET@BUF
OVER 6
54.5%
3
WIN
OTT@DET
OVER 5.5
54.4%
4
LOSS
CAR@CLB
CAR -135
60.9%
4
LOSS
LA@NYR
LA -115
53.7%
3
WIN
FLA@CHI
OVER 5.5
57.1%
3
WIN
CLB@PIT
PIT -120
54.7%
3
LOSS
MIN@BUF
BUF -120
55.6%
4
LOSS
NSH@COL
UNDER 6.5
53.8%
3
LOSS
CGY@CHI
CHI -118
54.8%
3
LOSS
DAL@ANA
DAL -116
54.0%
3
LOSS
FLA@BUF
BUF -115
55.8%
4
LOSS
NJ@WPG
WPG -122
55.5%
4
WIN
NSH@CGY
CGY -118
57.5%
4
LOSS
BUF@CLB
BUF -108
59.7%
4
LOSS
WPG@TOR
TOR -133
58.8%
4
WIN
WAS@FLA
FLA -118
56.6%
3
WIN
MIN@WPG
MIN -113
55.1%
4
WIN
PHI@CHI
PHI -125
56.1%
4
WIN
DAL@DET
DAL -125
58.0%
6
LOSS
ANA@CLB
ZACH WERENSKI OVER 1.5 BLOCKS
54.4%
4
LOSS
NSH@STL
NSH -105
53.3%
3
WIN
OTT@WPG
OVER 5.5
54.0%
3
LOSS
TB@NYI
TB -130
60.9%
6
LOSS
MIN@CGY
MIN -115
56.5%
6
LOSS
PIT@TB
UNDER 6.5
54.8%
3
LOSS
TOR@FLA
OVER 6
53.8%
3
PUSH
MON@LV
OVER 6
54.4%
4
LOSS
PHI@FLA
SAM BENNETT UNDER 2.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
54.1%
4
LOSS
BOS@NYI
MATHEW BARZAL OVER 0.5 ASSTS
54.4%
4
LOSS
CLB@WAS
OVER 6.5
54.2%
3
LOSS
CLB@DET
DET -135
67.0%
6
WIN
STL@PHI
UNDER 5.5
54.6%
4
WIN
CAR@MIN
OVER 6
56.4%
4
WIN
PHI@STL
JORDAN BINNINGTON UNDER 22.5 SAVES
54.4%
4
LOSS
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