Red Wings vs Blues Prediction, Puck Line & Tuesday NHL Picks

• Detroit heads to St. Louis looking to end a three-game losing streak
• Road struggles and special teams loom large in this Red Wings vs Blues matchup
• See my Red Wings vs Blues prediction, puck line breakdown and Tuesday NHL picks below

Something has to give Tuesday in St. Louis. Detroit has lost three straight and sits at 7-8-3. St. Louis is 7-8-2 after a loss, leaving both clubs looking for a lift in the NHL playoff standings.

The Blues are seventh in the Central Division, while the Wings sit dead last in the Atlantic. Puck drop is 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT from Enterprise Center, with TNT carrying the broadcast.

Here’s my Red Wings vs Blues prediction, plus the puck line and the matchups that should decide this one.

Red Wings vs Blues Prediction

I’m siding with the home team for my Red Wings vs Blues prediction. A YES contract at 58¢ carries a 58% implied probability, and the situational splits back St. Louis on its own ice.

The Blues are 4-2 over their last six home games. They’ve also handled adversity well in their own barn, going 3-1 at home after a loss over their last four such spots. That response at home is part of the case for St. Louis.

Detroit has been a different team away from home. The Wings are 3-8 in their last eleven road games and just 1-5 on the road against teams with losing records over their last six. St. Louis fits that description Tuesday.

Philip Broberg is one Blue I expect to push this forward. He’s recorded a point in eleven of his last 13 games against teams with losing records and in six of his last seven following a loss. Both splits line up with this spot, which is why St. Louis anchors my Tuesday NHL picks.

Red Wings vs Blues Odds

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The latest Red Wings vs Blues odds have St. Louis at 58¢ to win, a 58% implied chance, with Detroit at 44¢. Those are the separate prices to buy each team.

The NHL public betting trends show the betting splits with 77.9% of the moneyline handle and 86.8% of tickets on St. Louis. Bettors are also expecting goals, with 92.6% of the money on the total landing on the Over. You can compare these prices with the sportsbook lines on our NHL odds page.

Red Wings vs Blues Puck Line

If you want more upside on St. Louis, the Blues -1.5 costs 35¢, roughly a 35% shot at a multi-goal win. Detroit +1.5 sits at 66¢, which translates to about a 66% chance the Wings win or lose by one.

I’m sticking with the moneyline. These teams allow nearly identical goals per game (3.12 for St. Louis, 3.00 for Detroit), and Blues goalie Joel Hofer has posted a .919 save percentage. That points to a tight game, and a one-goal Blues win pays nothing on the -1.5.

Detroit’s 5-on-5 numbers also keep the +1.5 in play. The Wings own a 52.1% Corsi For percentage to the Blues’ 49.6%, but they’ve turned that into just 2.61 goals per game.

Red Wings vs Blues Key Matchups

Red Wings vs Blues Key Stats

Special teams are where St. Louis separates itself. Detroit’s penalty kill is working at just 69.0%, and the Blues’ 22.4% power play is in position to cash in. On the other end, Detroit’s 21.7% power play runs into an 84.4% St. Louis kill. If the Wings spend time in the box, this one can get away from them.

Red Wings vs Blues Starting Goalies

John Gibson will between the pipes for Detroit, while St. Louis counters with Joel Hofer, who has far better numbers than his counterpart on the campaign.

Lucas Raymond is Detroit’s best bet to swing this matchup. He’s put three or more shots on goal in four straight road games against teams with losing records, averaging 4.0 in those games. If the Wings pull off the upset, he’s likely in the middle of it. I still like the Blues’ special teams edge and home-ice splits enough to back St. Louis.