St. Louis Blues vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Picks and Prediction for Saturday, November 1, 2025
The St. Louis Blues travel to Nationwide Arena to face the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, with the opening faceoff at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Blues are looking to stop a five-game skid, while the Blue Jackets look to add to a three-game win streak following Cole Sillinger’s two-goal performance against Toronto. Columbus has been strong offensively with 3.40 goals per game, while St. Louis continues to struggle to keep pucks out of the net, giving up 4.27 per contest. The Blue Jackets enter as slight home favorites at -130 on the moneyline. Ice cold takes, red hot wins — check our daily NHL picks.
Blues Preview
St. Louis is in dire need of better overall play after a stretch that’s seen the Blues drop seven of the last eight. Jordan Kyrou leads the team with eight points, and Jake Neighbours’ six goals have helped, but is out injured. However, St. Louis’ power play at 25.0% hasn’t offset its defensive lapses, particularly during 5-on-5 play. Jordan Binnington (3.21 GAA, .860 SV%) continues to face too many shots on goal, and the Blues’ penalty kill has been one of the league’s weakest at 70.0%. The absence of Robert Thomas and Jake Neighbours compounds an already thin attack, putting even more pressure on Kyrou and Brandon Saad to generate scoring chances.
Blue Jackets Preview
Columbus has turned the corner after a slow start, winning four of its last five behind improved balance across all lines. Kirill Marchenko leads the team with 10 points, while Dmitri Voronkov’s five goals and Charlie Coyle’s seven assists have given the Jackets multiple scoring options. The offense has been consistent, averaging over 32 shots per game, and the team has looked strong on the forecheck. Goaltender Elvis Merzlikins has quietly posted a .915 save percentage across five wins, giving the Blue Jackets stability in net. Columbus still needs to tighten up its penalty kill, which ranks at 65.6%, but a recent scoring surge has helped mask those problems.
Blues vs Blue Jackets Prediction
Columbus’ advantage comes from its recent form and fewer injuries. The Jackets have been tougher at home than their record shows, and will be too much for a struggling St. Louis blue line. The Blues’ goaltending hasn’t been able to bail them out lately, and with top scorers missing, it’s hard to see the Blues keeping up in a high-tempo matchup. Columbus will control possession and capitalize on a struggling penalty kill.
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Prediction: Blue Jackets 5, Blues 3
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Best Picks:
- Columbus Blue Jackets Moneyline (-130) — Home momentum and scoring depth favor Columbus.
- Over 6.5 Goals (-110) — Both teams trend high in goals allowed, and neither goaltender has been sharp recently.
- Kirill Marchenko Anytime Goal (+140) — Top-line usage and recent form make him a solid prop play.
