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The Detroit Red Wings (7-8-3) and St. Louis Blues (7-8-2) will meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 8:00 p.m. EST at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Mo. The game will broadcast live on TNT.
The Blues are favored at -144 on the moneyline, with the Red Wings +120 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 5.5 (-128o / +104u).
Let's get into our Red Wings vs. Blues predictions and NHL picks.
Red Wings vs. Blues Prediction
Our Detroit vs. St. Louis best bet is a prop pick on Jimmy Snuggerud, with the best odds currently available at FanDuel. For all of your NHL bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NHL odds page.
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Red Wings vs Blues Odds
- Red Wings vs. Blues puck line: Blues -1.5 (+164 ), Red Wings +1.5 (-205)
- Red Wings vs. Blues over/under: 5.5 (-128o / +104u)
- Red Wings vs. Blues moneyline: Red Wings +120, Blues -144
- Red Wings vs. Blues best bet: Jimmy Snuggerud Over 2.5 Shots on Goal +110
Red Wings vs. Blues Preview
Blues forward Jimmy Snuggerud has recorded over 2.5 shots on goal in just three of his last ten games played. For bettors who base their handicapping strategy on "hit rate," that mark is going to look pretty unappealing.
However, oddsmakers are obviously capable of looking at game logs, and we want to be basing our strategy off of more than simply checking how often a prop has hit.
In Snuggerud's instance, his recent shot production is surprisingly low given his playing style and usage as the team's primary shooter on a strong top line and top power play. Tuesday's matchup looks like a good time to buy with Snuggerud priced at +105 or better on the majority of the most popular online sportsbooks.
The Blues' top line of Snuggerud, Robert Thomas and Dylan Holloway holds a 53.3% expected goal share this season and was among the very best lines in the league in 2025-26. Thomas is one of the better pure playmakers in the league and is a good fit alongside Snuggerud, who possesses a great shot and strong offensive instincts.
The Red Wings have actually been better than league average defensively this season, but a home matchup against them is still not overly bad for Snuggerud, and head coach Jim Montgomery should still be able to find some soft matchups for his top line with last change, unless he is fully committed to going strength-on-strength.
Snuggerud is still mainly working the left flank on the Blues' 1-3-1 power play setup, which makes him the primary shooting option on paper.
At +110 there looks to be value in backing Snuggerud to record at least three shots on goal Tuesday.
Pick: Jimmy Snuggerud Over 2.5 Shots on Goal +110 (FanDuel, Play to +105)
