St. Louis Blues vs Detroit Red Wings Picks and Prediction for Saturday October 31, 2026
The St. Louis Blues will be on the road Saturday afternoon for a matchup against the Detroit Red Wings inside Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The game is scheduled to begin at 1 PM ET, with coverage available on ESPN+. St. Louis comes into Saturday at 6-6-1 after winning three of the last five, including a three-goal victory over Boston in their last outing. Detroit stays home Saturday at 6-4-1 this season, having won three of the last four, including two in a row after their victory over Chicago last time out. St. Louis is a slight -115 favorite Saturday afternoon. Detroit is -105 on the money line, and the total is set at 5.5 goals. Follow along with our NHL Picks.
St. Louis goes for 2 in a row
The St. Louis offense has been consistent this season, averaging three goals on 27.3 shots per game, but they've scored 12 goals through their last three wins. Defensively, St. Louis is allowing 2.92 goals on 28.2 shots per game. Dylan Holloway is the offensive leader this season for St. Louis with 11 points, and he has boasted a team-high eight assists. Mason McTavish is second on the roster with 10 points scored this season. Jimmy Snuggerud is third on the team with nine points, and he leads the way with seven goals scored.
Joel Hofer anchored the St. Louis defense in their last outing, giving up just one goal on 32 shots to post a .969 save percentage in 60 minutes. Robert Thomas and Philip Broberg led the St. Louis offense in their last outing with one goal and two assists each. Jake Neighbours and Jimmy Snuggerud chipped in as well with one goal each.
Key Injury Report for St. Louis:
- Ross Johnston (IR) – Oct 31
- Torey Krug (IR-LT) – Jul 1
- Dillon Dube (IR) – Dec 4
- Tyler Tucker (IR) – Nov 12
- Logan Maillouix (IR) – Nov 25
Detroit looks to continue their winning streak
Offensively, Detroit has been below average this season, averaging just 2.69 goals on 29.8 shots per game. Defensively, Detroit is allowing 2.77 goals on 25.2 shots per game, and they've given up four goals in each of their last two losses. Alex DeBrincat is leading the Detroit offense this season with 15 points and nine assists. Viktor Arvidsson is second on the team with 14 points scored, and he leads the way with eight goals. Lucas Raymond is the third Detroit player in double digits this season with 12 points scored.
John Gibson dominated for Detroit in their last outing, giving up just one goal on 19 shots to post a .947 save percentage across 60 minutes, leading to the win. Viktor Arvidsson led the scoring for Detroit with three goals and one assist on six shots in just over 17 minutes. Lucas Raymond chipped in as well with the fourth goal of the game. Alex DeBrincat chipped in two assists in exactly 18 minutes on the ice.
Key Injury Report for Detroit:
- Dylan Larkin (IR-NR) – Nov 14
- Albert Johansson (OUT) – Oct 31
- Simon Edvinsson (IR-NR) – Oct 31
- Mason Appleton (IR) – Nov 12
- Marco Kasper (IR) – Nov 12
St. Louis Blues vs Detroit Red Wings Picks and Prediction
Pick: Detroit Red Wings -105
Detroit has the offensive weapons necessary to create problems for St. Louis, especially if the Red Wings can establish control of the puck on their home ice. Lucas Raymond gives Detroit a dangerous offensive option capable of finding open space and producing around the net. St. Louis has enough talent to remain competitive, but the Blues have struggled to put together complete performances this season. The Red Wings should look to generate pressure early and force St. Louis into defensive mistakes that create quality scoring chances. Detroit's home-ice advantage and offensive playmakers should be enough to secure a close victory Saturday afternoon.
Pick: Over 5.5
Neither team has been particularly consistent defensively this season, creating an opportunity for both offenses to find success. Detroit has several dangerous scoring options capable of producing in transition, while St. Louis has enough offensive talent to take advantage of defensive breakdowns. The Blues should look to establish their forecheck and create second-chance opportunities around the net, while the Red Wings will attempt to use their speed to generate scoring chances. Both teams have shown weaknesses in their defensive coverage, which could lead to several quality opportunities throughout the afternoon. Special teams could also become a factor if either side struggles to stay disciplined. Expect both teams to find the back of the net multiple times as this matchup finishes over the total.