Blues vs. Devils prediction, odds, pick for Nov. 5, 2026

The New Jersey Devils are favored to beat the St. Louis Blues at Prudential Center on Thursday (7:00 PM ET), according to Dimers' NHL model.

Our Blues vs. Devils prediction gives New Jersey a 58.1% chance of winning, but the latest odds suggest there's betting value on the Blues as the underdog.

Blues vs. Devils key predictions

• Devils win probability: 58.1%
• Blues win probability: 41.8%
• Blues +1.5 puck line: 64.1% cover probability
• Over 6 goals: 50.3% probability

Our NHL predictions estimate how many goals each team is likely to score, accounting for factors such as recent performance, shooting and save percentages, home-ice advantage, and rest.

We then calculate the probability of each team winning and covering the puck line, plus the chance the game goes over or under the total, and compare those probabilities with the latest odds to find betting value.

Blues vs. Devils odds

Here are the best available odds across the moneyline, puck line, and total goals markets we track.

• Blues moneyline: 36¢ (Novig)
• Devils moneyline: 65¢ (Novig)
• Blues +1.5: 59¢ (Novig)
• Devils -1.5: 41¢ (Novig)
• Over 6 goals: -110 (Caesars Sportsbook)
• Under 6 goals: -112 (Caesars Sportsbook)

Odds are subject to change and may vary by location.

Blues vs. Devils pick: Blues moneyline (36¢)

Our model makes the Devils the likelier winner, but our best value bet is the Blues moneyline at 36¢ on Novig.

Those odds give the Blues an implied win probability of 35.5%, while our model puts it at 41.8%.

That's a 6.4% edge (accounting for rounding), the largest across the moneyline, puck line, and total goals markets for this game.

Blues vs. Devils goal-scorer predictions

Our NHL player props model simulates each matchup 10,000 times to estimate goal-scoring probabilities, factoring in expected player usage, lineup changes, opponent strength, and projected team goals.

Jack Hughes of the Devils leads the anytime goal-scorer projections for Thursday's game at 32.4%, followed by St. Louis's Robert Thomas (28.7%). Hughes also leads the first goal-scorer projections at 6.9%.

Most likely anytime goal-scorers

1. Jack Hughes (Devils): 32.4%
2. Robert Thomas (Blues): 28.7%
3. Jimmy Snuggerud (Blues): 28.7%
4. Anthony Mantha (Devils): 28.0%
5. Dylan Holloway (Blues): 27.9%

First goal-scorer predictions

1. Jack Hughes (Devils): 6.9%
2. Jimmy Snuggerud (Blues): 5.9%
3. Dylan Holloway (Blues): 5.6%
4. Robert Thomas (Blues): 5.3%
5. Nico Hischier (Devils): 5.1%

These are model probabilities, not betting recommendations. Compare projections with available odds to assess potential value.

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Blues vs. Devils game details

• Matchup: St. Louis Blues vs. New Jersey Devils
• Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
• Puck drop: 7:00 PM ET
• Venue: Prudential Center

About this prediction

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Predictions are estimates, not guarantees, and can change as new information comes in, such as injury news or starting goaltender confirmations. Learn how our predictions work.

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