St. Louis Blues vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [12/30/2023]

The Pittsburgh Penguins will take on the St. Louis Blues in NHL action at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Saturday's Blues vs. Penguins matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Blues vs. Penguins Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Blues and Penguins 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Penguins a 61% chance of defeating the Blues.

According to our model, the Blues (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 54% chance of going under.

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Blues vs. Penguins Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Blues	Penguins
Puck Line	+1.5 (-142)	-1.5 (+120)
Moneyline	+180	-200
Total	o6.5 (+100)	u6.5 (-115)

• The Penguins are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Blues, with +120 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Blues (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -142.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Penguins at -200, which means you can risk $200 to win $100 for a total payout of $300 if they get the W.
• Meanwhile, DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blues at +180, where you can bet $100 to profit $180, earning a total payout of $280 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Blues vs. Penguins Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Blues +1.5	-142
Moneyline	Blues	+180
Total	Under 6.5	-115

While the Penguins are more likely to win the game, betting on the Blues moneyline is the best option due to the 3.2% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

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

Our NHL best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every time.

Blues vs. Penguins Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Blues vs. Penguins?

According to our model, Pittsburgh's Jake Guentzel is most likely to score the first goal in Blues vs. Penguins.

Our projections give Guentzel an 8.8% chance of scoring the first goal at PPG Paints Arena, while the Penguins star is a 45.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

St. Louis Blues

Player	First Goal Probability
Jordan Kyrou	5.4%
Jake Neighbours	4.8%
Pavel Buchnevich	4.8%
Robert Thomas	4.5%
Brandon Saad	3.9%

Pittsburgh Penguins

Player	First Goal Probability
Jake Guentzel	8.8%
Sidney Crosby	8.3%
Evgeni Malkin	5.6%
Reilly Smith	5.1%
Rickard Rakell	4.9%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

St. Louis Blues

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jordan Kyrou	29.0%
Pavel Buchnevich	25.8%
Jake Neighbours	24.1%
Robert Thomas	23.1%
Brandon Saad	21.2%

Pittsburgh Penguins

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jake Guentzel	45.1%
Sidney Crosby	41.1%
Evgeni Malkin	31.1%
Rickard Rakell	26.8%
Reilly Smith	26.7%
Don't forget, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting insights before the Blues vs. Penguins on Saturday December 30, 2023.

Blues vs. Penguins Game Information

Saturday's matchup between the Penguins and Blues at PPG Paints Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: St. Louis Blues vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
• Date: Saturday December 30, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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Conclusion

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