New Jersey Devils vs St. Louis Blues Picks and Predictions for Saturday February 28 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 02/28/2026, 05:40 AM ET

The New Jersey Devils travel to Enterprise Center to face the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Puck drop is set for 5:00 PM with coverage available on ESPN+. This interconference matchup features two teams looking to gain traction late in the season. At the time of this writing, the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free NHL picks for additional analysis and daily selections.

Devils Searching for a Spark on the Road

New Jersey enters this matchup with a 28-29-2 overall record and a 15-16-0 mark on the road. The Devils have struggled recently, dropping five straight games. They recently lost to Pittsburgh 4-1, Buffalo 2-1, the Islanders 3-1, Columbus 3-0, and Ottawa 4-1. Offensive consistency has been a challenge during this stretch.

On the season, New Jersey is averaging 2.48 goals per game while allowing 3.05 goals against. They generate 29.3 shots per contest and give up 27.8 shots. The Devils have scored 30 power play goals with a 20.5% success rate, while their penalty kill stands at 79.5%.

One positive for New Jersey is their ability to control shot volume. They are outshooting opponents on average, and they have not allowed a shorthanded goal all season. However, their difficulty finishing scoring chances has limited their ability to convert that possession advantage into wins.

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Blues Hoping Home Ice Provides Boost

St. Louis comes in with a 21-28-9 overall record and a 14-11-6 mark at home. The Blues recently secured a 5-1 win over Seattle but have otherwise been inconsistent, with losses to Dallas, Nashville, and Columbus, along with a win over Florida in recent action.

The Blues are averaging 2.56 goals per game while allowing 3.51 goals against. They take 25.1 shots per contest and allow 27.7 shots. On special teams, St. Louis has scored 28 power play goals at a 17.8% rate, while their penalty kill sits at 73.1%, having allowed 42 power play goals.

Defensively, the Blues have struggled throughout the season. Allowing over 3.5 goals per game has made it difficult to sustain momentum, and their penalty kill percentage ranks as a concern against teams capable of capitalizing on special teams opportunities.

New Jersey Devils vs St. Louis Blues Pick

Devils vs Blues Pick

Pick: New Jersey Devils Moneyline

While both teams have struggled, New Jersey holds the edge in overall defensive numbers and shot differential. The Devils allow fewer goals per game than St. Louis and generate more shots offensively. Against a Blues defense giving up 3.51 goals per contest, New Jersey has an opportunity to break out of its recent slump.

Devils vs Blues Total Pick

Pick: Over if total is set at 6

I expect both teams to find the net in this matchup. St. Louis allows a high number of goals, and New Jersey has been giving up over three goals per game as well. With both penalty kills below elite levels and neither defense particularly reliable, this game leans toward the over.

Final Score Prediction: Devils 4, Blues 3

This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Friday.