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Penguins vs. Blues prediction: St. Louis favored to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [4/14/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Pittsburgh Penguins vs St. Louis Blues predictions for NHL Tuesday.
The St. Louis Blues will square off with the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL action at Enterprise Center on Tuesday, beginning at 9:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Blues as the most likely winner of the Penguins vs. Blues game.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Penguins vs. Blues prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NHL game between the Penguins and Blues, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Blues a 60% chance of beating the Penguins.
According to our model, the Penguins (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 54% chance of staying under.
Penguins vs. Blues odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Penguins | Blues |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-142) | -1.5 (+120) |
| Moneyline | +180 | -218 |
| Total | o6.5 (-105) | u6.5 (-102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Penguins vs. Blues picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Penguins +1.5 | -142 |
| Moneyline | Penguins | +180 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | -102 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Penguins to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Penguins vs. Blues player props
Who will score a goal in Penguins vs. Blues?
According to our model, Dylan Holloway is most likely to score an anytime goal in Penguins vs. Blues.
Our projections give Holloway a 36.7% chance of scoring a goal at Enterprise Center, while the star is a 7.1% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Thomas Novak | 36.5% |
| Anthony Mantha | 32.1% |
| Kevin Hayes | 29.8% |
| Rutger McGroarty | 20.2% |
| Noel Acciari | 19.5% |
St. Louis Blues
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Dylan Holloway | 36.7% |
| Robert Thomas | 31.4% |
| Jordan Kyrou | 28.8% |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | 26.1% |
| Jake Neighbours | 22.4% |
First goal scorer predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Thomas Novak | 7.3% |
| Anthony Mantha | 6.3% |
| Kevin Hayes | 5.6% |
| Rutger McGroarty | 3.6% |
| Noel Acciari | 3.6% |
St. Louis Blues
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Dylan Holloway | 7.1% |
| Robert Thomas | 5.9% |
| Jordan Kyrou | 5.4% |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | 4.6% |
| Pius Suter | 4.1% |
Penguins vs. Blues game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's game between the Blues and Penguins at Enterprise Center is scheduled to start at 9:30 PM ET.
- Who: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. St. Louis Blues
- Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
- Time: 9:30 PM ET/6:30PM PT
- Venue: Enterprise Center
Conclusion
We predict the Blues, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat the Penguins in Tuesday's NHL matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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