Blues vs. Wild Prediction & Picks - Oct. 15

The Minnesota Wild (4-2-1), coming off a 5-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets, host the St. Louis Blues (3-2-1) at Grand Casino Arena on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blues took down the Ottawa Senators 7-2 in their last game.

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As hockey action continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which club we predict will win Thursday's game.

Blues vs. Wild Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this game calls for a final result of Wild 4, Blues 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Wild (-146)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Wild (-1.5)

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Wild Splits and Trends

• The Wild have a 4-2-1 record overall, with a -1-1 record in games that have needed overtime.
• Minnesota finished 0-2-1 in the three games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering one point).
• The Wild have scored three or more goals four times, and are 4-0-0 in those games.
• In the five games when Minnesota has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 3-1-1 record (seven points).
• In the four games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 3-1-0 (six points).
• The Wild have been outshot by opponents in three games, going 1-1-1 to register three points.

Blues Splits and Trends

• The Blues have a 3-2-1 record this season and are -1-1 in contests that have required overtime.
• This season the Blues registered just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
• St. Louis has one point (0-1-1) in two games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
• So far this season, the Blues have scored three or more goals three times and won each of those games.
• St. Louis has scored a lone power-play goal in two games this season and has registered two point from those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, St. Louis is 2-1-0 (four points).
• The Blues' opponents have had more shots in three games. The Blues went 1-1-1 in those matchups (three points).

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Blues vs. Wild Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota

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