Vegas Golden Knights vs St. Louis Blues Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/2

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The Vegas Golden Knights are set to play the St. Louis Blues at the Enterprise Center. This NHL regular season game will take place on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

The Golden Knights, led by coach Bruce Cassidy, enter the game with a 17-10-11 record. They hold the second spot in the Western Pacific Division. The Blues, coached by Jim Montgomery, have a 15-18-8 record and are sixth in the Western Central Division. Both teams aim to improve their standings in their respective divisions.

Golden Knights vs Blues Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Vegas Golden Knights vs. St. Louis Blues
  • Venue: Enterprise Center
  • Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5 (+166), St. Louis Blues +1.5 (-204), Over/Under 5.5 (-125/+102)

Vegas Golden Knights Team Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights have faced some tough games recently. In their last five games, they managed only one win. Their victory came against the San Jose Sharks with a score of 7-2.

In their recent loss to the Nashville Predators, the Golden Knights had 31 shots on goal. They scored twice but allowed four goals. Pavel Dorofeyev and Ben Hutton were notable players, with Dorofeyev getting two assists.

Jack Eichel stands out for the Golden Knights this season. He has 41 points in 31 games, leading the team in this category. Mitchell Marner and Mark Stone also contribute significantly with 40 and 31 points, respectively.

St. Louis Blues Team Preview

The St. Louis Blues have had mixed results in their recent games. They secured a 3-2 win against the Nashville Predators on December 27. Pavel Buchnevich led the way in that game with two goals.

In their latest outing, the Blues lost 6-1 to the Colorado Avalanche. The team struggled offensively, managing only 13 shots on goal. Dalibor Dvorsky scored the lone goal for the Blues in that game.

Jordan Binnington has been a key player in the net for the Blues. He has played in 24 games with seven wins and ten losses. Despite facing challenges, he has managed 511 saves this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Vegas Golden Knights are favored with a moneyline of -151 against the St. Louis Blues, who have a moneyline of +127. The projected score suggests a win for the Golden Knights with a score of 3-2. This pick is based on their better ranking in goals and assists, showing stronger offensive capabilities.

The over/under line for the game is set at 5.5, with the over at -125 and the under at +102. The projected total score is 5, which leans towards taking the under. Both teams have solid goaltending stats with no shutouts, indicating that keeping the total low is a reasonable expectation.