Detroit Red Wings vs. St. Louis Blues Prediction & Preview – Tuesday, April 1, 2025

The Detroit Red Wings (34-33-6) and St. Louis Blues (40-28-7) will battle for the second time this season on Tuesday, April 1 at 8:00 PM ET at the Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, Missouri. The Blues are favored with a moneyline at -170 at MyBookie.

Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview

The Red Wings have gone 2-3 over their last five matchups, averaging 3.00 goals while allowing 3.40 from opponents. They recently ended their two-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins.

Detroit scored the first goal of the game in the first period, followed by a power play opportunity in the second to take a 2-0 lead. While they allowed the Bruins to get a goal, the Red Wings’ defense held strong in the third to hold onto the lead. Cam Talbot was great with 20 saves and a .952 save percentage.

The Bruins capitalized on their only power play, while the Red Wings landed one goal out of three opportunities. The Red Wings also had issues with penalties, with a total of 22 minutes compared to 16 by the Bruins.

The Red Wings are averaging 2.84 goals and 27.4 shots per game. Their defense is allowing 3.18 goals and 28.5 shots per matchup from opponents. This margin is slightly negative, which shows they could be in trouble.

St. Louis Blues Betting Preview

The Blues have won their last nine games, with plenty of them by multiple goals. Their most recent successful encounter was a 2-1 showing over the Colorado Avalanche on the road.

Both teams scored in the first period, making this an intense matchup. The Blues would take the lead for good later in the third period with a goal from Pavel Buchnevich. Jordan Binnington was also key here with 28 saves that amounted to a .966 save percentage.

While the Blues had four opportunities at power plays, they only capitalized on one. Their ability to keep penalty minutes low was key here, as they needed all the advantages they could get.

The Blues are putting up 3.00 goals each matchup while taking 26.9 shots a game. Their defense has allowed 2.81 goals and 27.4 shots attempts each battle from opposing teams. This offers a slightly positive margin to work with.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

Check out MyBookie for the best Detroit Red Wings vs. St. Louis Blues betting odds, which currently show the Blues favored at home. The Blues are 20-14-3 at home while the Red Wings are 15-17-3 on the road.

Back in December, the Blues defeated the Red Wings 4-0. With the Red Wings’ inconsistency this season, especially over their last handful of games, it does not make much sense that they could win on the road. As for the Blues, they have an excellent win streak on the line and they are clicking on both ends of the ice.

Final Pick: St. Louis Blues -170