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Golden Knights vs. Blues prediction: Vegas favored to win Friday's NHL matchup [1/2/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Vegas Golden Knights vs St. Louis Blues predictions for NHL Friday.
The St. Louis Blues and Vegas Golden Knights will lock horns in the NHL at Enterprise Center on Friday, with puck drop at 3:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Golden Knights as the most likely winner of the Golden Knights vs. Blues game.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Golden Knights vs. Blues prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Friday's NHL game between the Golden Knights and Blues 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Golden Knights a 55% chance of defeating the Blues.
According to our model, the Blues (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 53% chance of going over.
Golden Knights vs. Blues odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Golden Knights | Blues |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+164) | +1.5 (-190) |
| Moneyline | -150 | +130 |
| Total | o5.5 (-128) | u5.5 (+110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Golden Knights vs. Blues picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 | Blues +1.5 | -190 |
| Moneyline | Blues | +130 |
| Total | Under 5.5 | +110 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Blues to win.
Golden Knights vs. Blues player props
Who will score a goal in Golden Knights vs. Blues?
According to our model, Pavel Dorofeyev is most likely to score an anytime goal in Golden Knights vs. Blues.
Our projections give Dorofeyev a 32.3% chance of scoring a goal at Enterprise Center, while the star is a 6.2% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 32.3% |
| Tomas Hertl | 29.7% |
| Mark Stone | 26.8% |
| Ivan Barbashev | 25.3% |
| Mitch Marner | 24.8% |
St. Louis Blues
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jordan Kyrou | 30.0% |
| Robert Thomas | 26.6% |
| Jake Neighbours | 25.8% |
| Pavel Buchnevich | 24.6% |
| Jonatan Berggren | 21.1% |
First goal scorer predictions
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | 6.5% |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 6.2% |
| Mark Stone | 5.7% |
| Ivan Barbashev | 5.3% |
| Mitch Marner | 4.0% |
St. Louis Blues
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jordan Kyrou | 5.7% |
| Jake Neighbours | 5.5% |
| Robert Thomas | 5.1% |
| Pavel Buchnevich | 4.6% |
| Jonatan Berggren | 3.8% |
Golden Knights vs. Blues game-day updates and essential details
Friday's matchup between the Blues and Golden Knights at Enterprise Center is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM ET.
- Who: Vegas Golden Knights vs. St. Louis Blues
- Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM ET/12:00PM PT
- Venue: Enterprise Center
Conclusion
We predict the Golden Knights, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat the Blues on Friday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Golden Knights vs. Blues insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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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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