Blues vs. Wild Prediction & Picks - Oct. 15

The Minnesota Wild (4-2-1) square off against the St. Louis Blues (3-2-1) at Grand Casino Arena on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Wild lost to the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 in their last outing, while the Blues are coming off a 7-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators.

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As hockey action continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which squad we predict will win Thursday's game.

Blues vs. Wild Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Wild 4, Blues 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Wild (-144)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Wild (-1.5)

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Wild Splits and Trends

• The Wild have gone -1-1 in overtime games as part of an overall record of 4-2-1.
• Minnesota finished 0-2-1 in the three games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering one point).
• The Wild have scored at least three goals four times, and are 4-0-0 in those games.
• In the five games when Minnesota has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 3-1-1 record (seven points).
• In the four games when it outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 3-1-0 (six points).
• The Wild have been outshot by opponents in three games, going 1-1-1 to record three points.

Blues Splits and Trends

• The Blues have a record of 3-2-1 this season and are -1-1 in overtime contests.
• This season the Blues recorded just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
• St. Louis has one point (0-1-1) in two games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
• So far this season, the Blues have scored more than two goals three times and won each of those games.
• St. Louis has scored a single power-play goal in two games this season and has recorded two point from those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, St. Louis is 2-1-0 (four points).
• The Blues have been outshot by opponents in three games, going 1-1-1 to register three points.

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Blues vs. Wild Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota

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