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St. Louis Blues vs Edmonton Oilers February 4th 2025
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Oilers and Blues. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Blues at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO. Get ready to place your bets! The Oilers are favored by -1.5 in this Western conference contest against the Blues. The game’s over/under currently sits at 6 goals.
Edmonton vs. St. Louis Key Information
- Teams: Oilers at Blues
- Where: Enterprise Center St. Louis
- Date: Tuesday, February 4th
- Betting Odds EDM -185 | STL +156 O/U 6
The Oilers Can Win If…
With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers improved to 32-16-4 this season. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 line.
Four different Oilers found the net in this one. After the Flames tied it up 2-2 in the third period, Zach Hyman scored the go-ahead goal with 9:50 remaining. Mattias Janmark added an empty-netter to seal the victory.
Edmonton’s offense was highlighted by Leon Draisaitl, who scored his 9th goal of the season and added two assists, bringing his assist total to 8. Zach Hyman netted his 3rd goal and also picked up his 2nd assist. The Oilers took 31 shots on goal and scored twice in the first period, with Jeff Skinner getting his 3rd goal of the season.
After a scoreless second period, Edmonton added two more goals in the third, including a power-play goal by Hyman and an empty-netter from Mattias Janmark, his 2nd goal of the year. The Oilers had 10 giveaways in the game.
After taking a 2-0 lead, Edmonton’s defense allowed two goals—one at 4:33 in the second period and another at 4:28 in the third. However, they didn’t concede again, securing a 4-2 win. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, and the defense recorded 2 takeaways and 19 hits.
- Through their last three regular season contests, Edmonton has a record of 1-2. The team’s record vs the puck line was just 1-2, in addition to an over-under mark of 1-2.
- Across Edmonton’s last ten regular season games, their record sits at 6-4. Their record against the puck line in this stretch is 4-6 to go along with an over-under mark of 4-6.
The Blues Can Win If…
St. Louis moved closer to .500 with a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, bringing their record to 24-25-4. The Blues covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.
After trailing 1-0 in the first period, the Blues responded with four unanswered goals. Three different players scored for St. Louis, with Colton Parayko leading the way with two goals.
Colton Parayko led the way for the Blues with two goals, including his fifth of the season on an empty net with 39 seconds left. Parayko also scored his second goal of the year earlier in the second period. Jordan Kyrou added his third goal of the season, as the Blues netted three goals in the second period.
St. Louis took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. Pavel Buchnevich scored his fourth goal of the season on the empty netter, while Ryan Suter picked up two assists, bringing his total to three for the year.
Defensively, the Blues will look to carry momentum from their previous game, where they gave up the first goal but allowed just one more, leading to a 4-2 win. Jordan Binnington made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, and the defense added 17 blocks and 3 takeaways.
- Across St. Louis’s last three regular season games, their record sits at 1-2. Across these games, their puck line record was just 1-2, while posting an over-under record of 1-2.
- The Blues have gone 4-6 over their last ten regular season games. In these matchups, they ended with an puck line record of 3-7 and an over-under mark of 3-6-1.
The Lean
When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Blues to come out with a win against the Oilers while playing at home. Considering the moneyline odds at +156, I’m placing my bet on the Blues to win outright.
If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Blues winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Blues straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.
For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.
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Blues Look to Reverse Home Woes Against Oilers
Edmonton Seeks Road Redemption After Mixed Homestand
The Edmonton Oilers (29-14-2, 60 points) wrapped up a six-game homestand with a disappointing finish, dropping their last two games despite outshooting their opponents. Now, they’ll look to bounce back on the road when they visit the St. Louis Blues (24-21-2, 50 points) on Tuesday.
Edmonton won three straight in the middle of their homestand but stumbled with a 3-2 shootout loss to Detroit and a 4-3 defeat against Toronto. The loss to the Maple Leafs was particularly frustrating, as the Oilers outshot Toronto 48-28 but fell behind early and couldn’t complete the comeback.
“It was just one of those nights,” said Edmonton forward Corey Perry, who scored in the loss to Toronto. “A couple of turnovers led to penalties against, and their power play went to work. If we eliminate those turnovers, I think we would have had a better start.”
Despite the recent losses, the Oilers continue to boast one of the NHL’s most dangerous offenses, averaging 3.29 goals per game (sixth in the league).
Key Players for Edmonton:
- Connor McDavid (C) – Goal, assist vs. St. Louis in December
- Leon Draisaitl (C) – Two assists in previous meeting vs. Blues
- Evan Bouchard (D) – Scored in loss to Toronto
- Stuart Skinner (G) – 29 saves in December win over St. Louis
On the defensive end, Mattias Ekholm is expected to return, giving the Oilers a much-needed boost after missing Saturday’s game due to illness.
Blues Return Home Looking to End Struggles
The Blues have struggled on home ice, carrying an 11-13-1 record into their six-game homestand. St. Louis snapped a four-game skid with a 2-1 win in Utah on Sunday, but they had been outscored 16-4 in their previous four games.
Coach Jim Montgomery responded by reuniting Jordan Kyrou, Robert Thomas, and Pavel Buchnevich on the team’s top forward line. The trio combined for nine shots on goal, and Kyrou netted the game-winner.
“From start to finish, we played hard, aggressive, and fast,” Kyrou said. “We weren’t just throwing (the puck) away.”
With Thomas as the team’s playmaker and Kyrou as the go-to shooter, the Blues hope the old chemistry can reignite their offensive production.
Key Players for St. Louis:
- Jordan Kyrou (RW) – Game-winner vs. Utah, reunited on top line
- Robert Thomas (C) – Team’s top playmaker
- Pavel Buchnevich (LW) – Nine shots on goal in last game
- Jordan Binnington (G) – Allowed 4 goals on 21 shots in last meeting vs. Oilers
Can St. Louis End Edmonton’s Dominance?
Edmonton took the first meeting of the season 4-2 on Dec. 7, thanks to strong performances from McDavid and Draisaitl. Meanwhile, Binnington will look for a stronger performance after allowing four goals on 21 shots in that loss.
With the Blues struggling at home and the Oilers looking to rebound on the road, this game could be a pivotal test for both teams as they push for playoff positioning in the Western Conference.
