Blues vs. Devils Prediction and Odds - Jan 5, 2023

NHL action continues on Thursday at 7:00PM ET as the St. Louis Blues square off with the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center.

Dimers' free betting picks for Blues vs. Devils, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured in this article.

Who will win Blues vs. Devils?

Based on high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Blues-Devils NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Devils a 58% chance of defeating the Blues.

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Blues vs. Devils Odds

• Puck Line: Devils -1.5 (+145), Blues +1.5 (-160)
• Moneyline: Devils -189, Blues +162
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-105/-110)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Devils are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Blues, with +145 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Blues (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -160.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Devils at -189. That means you can risk $189 to win $100, for a total payout of $289, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blues at +162, where you can bet $100 to profit $162, earning a total payout of $262, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blues (+1.5) are a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Blues vs. Devils

• Puck Line: Blues +1.5 @ -160 via BetMGM (64% probability)
• Moneyline: Blues @ +162 via FanDuel Sportsbook (3.4% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -110 via BetMGM (51% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Devils are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Blues moneyline is the best option because of the 3.4% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is crucial to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

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Blues vs. Devils Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Blues vs. Devils? The data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Blues and Devils.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you discover the best prop bets for Thursday's game.

According to DimersBOT, New Jersey's Jack Hughes is most likely to score the first goal in Blues vs. Devils.

DimersBOT gives Hughes a 9.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Prudential Center, while the Devils star is a 47.1% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

St. Louis Blues

• Jordan Kyrou: 7.6% probability
• Pavel Buchnevich: 7.0% probability
• Brandon Saad: 5.1% probability
• Brayden Schenn: 4.9% probability
• Robert Thomas: 4.3% probability

New Jersey Devils

• Jack Hughes: 9.8% probability
• Jesper Bratt: 5.9% probability
• Nico Hischier: 4.9% probability
• Yegor Sharangovich: 4.5% probability
• Tomas Tatar: 3.9% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

St. Louis Blues

• Jordan Kyrou: 40.2% probability
• Pavel Buchnevich: 35.9% probability
• Brandon Saad: 28.3% probability
• Brayden Schenn: 27.0% probability
• Robert Thomas: 22.9% probability

New Jersey Devils

• Jack Hughes: 47.1% probability
• Jesper Bratt: 32.2% probability
• Nico Hischier: 28.3% probability
• Yegor Sharangovich: 24.5% probability
• Tomas Tatar: 23.6% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Blues vs. Devils on Thursday January 5, 2023.

Blues vs. Devils 2023 Game Info

Thursday's matchup between the Devils and Blues at Prudential Center is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: St. Louis Blues vs. New Jersey Devils
• Date: Thursday January 5, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Prudential Center

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