Last year, after a 9-12-1 start, the St. Louis Blues hired Jim Montgomery as head coach. Monty went 35-18-7 and took the Blues to the NHL betting odds postseason. Subsequently, the Blues lost a 7-game series to Winnipeg that they had in hand, only to blow it in the final seconds. Still, expectations were high for the Blues entering the current campaign. But St. Louis has flopped out of the gate alarmingly. Now the Blues must dig out, beginning Wednesday night against the host Washington Capitals. Washington is off to a solid start and is thinking playoffs.
St. Louis Blues vs. Washington Capitals NHL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Capital One Arena, Washington, DC |
| TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Blues | +1½ ( -200 ) | 6 ( -110 ) | +125 |  |
| Capitals | -1½ ( +172 ) | 6 ( -110 ) | -145 | |
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Blues at Capitals Betting Odds Analysis
On the whole, both teams have solid reputations with gamblers. Still, neither the Blues nor the Capitals is a major brand at present.
For NHL sharps, the Blues are a major disappointment. St. Louis was expected to be a serious contender for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Due to the poor start of St. Louis, squares will not be enthused with taking the Blues.
Washington will draw plenty of casual sector support as a reputable home team. But sharps will not want to overpay on a good but not great home team. Thus. St. Louis may get some support from bargain hunters who believe that they will get better.
St. Louis Blues Team Overview
The St. Louis Blues are 3-7-2 straight up and 8-4 over/under the sports betting total. Also, St. Louis is 15th in the Western Conference playoff standings. St. Louis is 11 points behind the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference playoff race. Late on, St. Louis has covered one out of their last eight games. The Blues have gone over the total in five of their previous six matchups.
St. Louis ranks 20th in goals scored and 11th in power-play efficiency. In comparison on defense, the Blues have NHL rankings of 32nd for goals against and 27th for penalty killing.
Washington Capitals Team Overview
The Washington Capitals are 6-5-1 straight up and 4-6 over/under the sports betting total. Also, Washington is 11th in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Washington is five points behind the New Jersey Devils in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Late on, Washington has covered one out of their last four games. The Caps have gone over the total in four of their previous five matchups.
Washington ranks 27th in goals scored and 26th in power-play efficiency. In comparison on defense, the Caps have NHL rankings of 1st for goals against and 22nd for penalty killing.
Blues at Capitals Betting Trends
Late on, the Blues have been a horrendous betting value on the road. St. Louis has gotten the money in only two of their most recent 11 away games. The Blues went over the total in nine of their last ten away tilts.
Meanwhile, the Capitals have kept gamblers happy at home. Washington has gotten the cash in 13 of its most recent 20 home games. Washington went over the total in three of their last four games.
In the series between St. Louis and Washington, the Blues won eight of their last 11 games against the Capitals. The Blues and Capitals went over the total in six of their last seven meetings.
Specifically in Washington, the Blues got the money in four of their most recent five visits against the Capitals. The Caps and Blues went over the total in six of their last seven meetings in Washington.
Blues at Capitals SBG Free Picks
In this situation, the Blues are overdue to kick into gear. St. Louis will get the more favorable price in a series that they dominate.
Blues at Capitals SBG Best Bet: St. Louis Blues.