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Ducks vs. Blues Prediction: St. Louis Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [1/9/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Anaheim Ducks vs St. Louis Blues matchup.
The St. Louis Blues will take on the Anaheim Ducks in NHL action at Enterprise Center on Thursday, beginning at 8:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Blues as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Anaheim-St. Louis game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Blues with a win probability of 62% and the Ducks with 38%."
For a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Ducks vs. Blues predictions page.
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Ducks vs. Blues Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's action between the Blues and Ducks at Enterprise Center is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM ET.
- Who: Anaheim Ducks vs. St. Louis Blues
- Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
- Time: 8:00PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Enterprise Center
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Thursday's Ducks vs. Blues matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Anaheim vs. St. Louis picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Ducks vs. Blues Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Ducks and Blues 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Blues a 62% chance of beating the Ducks.
According to our model, the Ducks (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 52% chance of going over.
Ducks vs. Blues Odds
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Ducks | Blues |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-145) | -1.5 (+136) |
| Moneyline | +160 | -190 |
| Total | o5.5 (-124) | u5.5 (+110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Ducks vs. Blues Picks
Our model's strongest edge in today's Ducks vs. Blues matchup is on the total.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our complete suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Ducks vs. Blues Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Ducks vs. Blues?
According to our model, St. Louis' Jordan Kyrou is most likely to score the first goal in Ducks vs. Blues.
Our projections give Kyrou a 6.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Enterprise Center, while the Blues star is a 34.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Anaheim Ducks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Frank Vatrano | 6.4% |
| Robby Fabbri | 5.4% |
| Mason McTavish | 4.7% |
St. Louis Blues
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jordan Kyrou | 6.7% |
| Dylan Holloway | 6.0% |
| Jake Neighbours | 6.0% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Anaheim Ducks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Frank Vatrano | 30.8% |
| Robby Fabbri | 26.8% |
| Mason McTavish | 24.9% |
St. Louis Blues
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jordan Kyrou | 34.6% |
| Dylan Holloway | 30.3% |
| Jake Neighbours | 28.5% |
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Conclusion
We predict the Blues, with a 62% win probability, will likely beat the Ducks on Thursday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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