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Wild vs. Blues prediction: St. Louis favored to win Monday's NHL matchup [4/13/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Minnesota Wild vs St. Louis Blues predictions for NHL Monday.
The St. Louis Blues will square off with the Minnesota Wild in NHL action at Enterprise Center on Monday, beginning at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model projects the Blues as the most likely winner of the Wild vs. Blues game.
This article offers further insights into Monday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Wild vs. Blues prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Monday's NHL matchup between the Wild and Blues, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Blues a 56% chance of defeating the Wild.
According to our model, the Wild (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Wild vs. Blues odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Wild | Blues |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-168) | -1.5 (+154) |
| Moneyline | +154 | -182 |
| Total | o5.5 (-112) | u5.5 (-104) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Wild 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 | Wild +1.5 | -168 |
| Moneyline | Wild | +154 |
| Total | Over 5.5 | -112 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Wild to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Wild vs. Blues player props
Who will score a goal in Wild vs. Blues?
According to our model, Dylan Holloway is most likely to score an anytime goal in Wild vs. Blues.
Our projections give Holloway a 37.4% chance of scoring a goal at Enterprise Center, while the star is a 7.9% chance of registering the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Danila Yurov | 36.3% |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | 35.7% |
| Bobby Brink | 27.2% |
| Nick Foligno | 24.8% |
| Robby Fabbri | 23.4% |
St. Louis Blues
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Dylan Holloway | 37.4% |
| Robert Thomas | 31.4% |
| Jordan Kyrou | 27.1% |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | 24.2% |
| Pius Suter | 19.8% |
First goal scorer predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Danila Yurov | 7.8% |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | 7.4% |
| Bobby Brink | 5.2% |
| Nick Foligno | 4.8% |
| Nico Sturm | 4.1% |
St. Louis Blues
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Dylan Holloway | 7.9% |
| Robert Thomas | 6.7% |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | 4.9% |
| Jordan Kyrou | 4.7% |
| Jake Neighbours | 3.9% |
Wild vs. Blues game-day updates and essential details
Monday's game between the Blues and Wild at Enterprise Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Minnesota Wild vs. St. Louis Blues
- Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Enterprise Center
Conclusion
We predict the Blues, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat the Wild in Monday's NHL matchup.
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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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