Blues vs. Wild prediction: Why Minnesota is favored to win Thursday's NHL matchup [10/15/2026]

Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have re-simulated the outcome of Thursday's NHL game between the Blues and Wild, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model gives the Wild a 55.5% chance of beating the Blues. According to our model, the Blues (+1.5) have a 66.5% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 56.3% chance of going over.

Latest betting odds

We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Puck Line: Blues +1.5 (-194) / Wild -1.5 (+190)
• Moneyline: Blues +130, Wild -133
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-122/+117)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Model picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Puck line: Blues +1.5 @ 66¢ via Novig
• Moneyline: Blues @ 44¢ via Novig
• Total: Over 5.5 @ 55¢ via Novig

According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 5.5 total goals.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Blues vs. Wild player props

Who will score a goal in Blues vs. Wild?

According to our model, Kirill Kaprizov is most likely to score an anytime goal in Blues vs. Wild.

Our projections give Kaprizov a 50.1% chance of scoring a goal at Grand Casino Arena, while the star is an 11.0% chance of netting the first goal the game.

Anytime goal scorer predictions

St. Louis Blues

• Robert Thomas: 32.3% probability
• Dylan Holloway: 30.9% probability
• Jimmy Snuggerud: 29.0% probability
• Mason McTavish: 26.2% probability
• Jake Neighbours: 22.4% probability

Minnesota Wild

• Kirill Kaprizov: 50.1% probability
• Matt Boldy: 43.7% probability
• Joel Ek: 26.3% probability
• Blake Coleman: 25.7% probability
• Ryan Hartman: 21.1% probability

First goal scorer predictions

St. Louis Blues

• Robert Thomas: 6.3% probability
• Dylan Holloway: 6.1% probability
• Jimmy Snuggerud: 5.3% probability
• Mason McTavish: 4.7% probability
• Jake Neighbours: 4.1% probability

Minnesota Wild

• Kirill Kaprizov: 11.0% probability
• Matt Boldy: 9.7% probability
• Joel Ek: 5.3% probability
• Blake Coleman: 4.7% probability
• Ryan Hartman: 3.8% probability

Game info & puck drop details

Thursday's matchup between the Wild and Blues at Grand Casino Arena is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM ET.

• Who: St. Louis Blues vs. Minnesota Wild
• Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
• Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
• Venue: Grand Casino Arena

Conclusion

We predict the Wild, with a 55.5% win probability, will likely beat the Blues in Thursday's NHL matchup.

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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary NHL prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.