St. Louis Blues defeat Vegas Golden Knights 6-2: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · NHL · Vegas Golden Knights 2, St. Louis Blues 6
St. Louis Blues defeated Vegas Golden Knights 6-2 on Thursday at Enterprise Center, covering the +1.5 spread and the total went over 8 goals against a closing line of 6.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. St. Louis Blues final score and game recap
The Blues controlled the game from the opening puck drop. They scored twice in the first period while Vegas managed nothing. St. Louis added a goal in the second period to extend their lead to 3-1. The third period saw both teams score, with St. Louis adding three more goals to seal a 6-2 win.
Adin Hill stopped 25 of 31 shots for Vegas. Dylan Holloway led St. Louis with two goals and an assist, while Justin Barron added a goal and three assists. Jack Eichel scored Vegas's lone goal.
Who covered the spread in Vegas Golden Knights vs. St. Louis Blues?
St. Louis covered as the +1.5 underdog, winning outright by four goals. Vegas opened at -1.5 and the line never moved. The Blues' four-goal margin exceeded the spread by a comfortable margin.
Did Vegas Golden Knights vs. St. Louis Blues go over or under the total?
The game went over, finishing at 8 goals against a closing total of 6. The total opened at 5.5 and moved up 0.5 before kickoff. Scoring was distributed across all three periods: two goals in the first, two in the second, and four in the third.
How did AiQ's Vegas Golden Knights vs. St. Louis Blues predictions do?
AiQ finished 0-1 across every graded pick.
- Moneyline: Picked Vegas Golden Knights at -123 (54% confidence) – LOSS (-$100 on a $100 bet)
AiQ identified Vegas as the favorite but missed the outright result. The model's moneyline expectation was priced at -126 with -2.5% expected value, meaning the model liked the Knights but found the price unattractive. The market's implied probability of 54% matched AiQ's calibrated estimate, yet St. Louis won anyway.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. St. Louis Blues game prop results: first period and team totals
- First-period moneyline: St. Louis Blues won the first period (paid -112)
- First-period total 1.5: Over (paid -130); exactly two goals scored
- St. Louis Blues team total 3.5: Over (paid +148); the Blues scored six
- Vegas Golden Knights team total 3.5: Under (paid -172); the Knights scored two
Vegas Golden Knights vs. St. Louis Blues odds: sportsbook value and line movement
A $100 bet on St. Louis would have profited $37.
Vegas Golden Knights and St. Louis Blues betting trends: 2026-27 season
Vegas sits at 8-4 overall through 12 games, with a 5-2 home record and 3-2 road record. In 10 games with a recorded closing spread, they are 5-5 against the spread. Their over-under record in those 10 games is 8 overs and 2 unders. The Knights have dropped their last two games after winning three straight.
St. Louis is 5-5 through 10 games, posting a 3-1 home record but struggling 2-4 away. In 9 games with a recorded closing spread, they stand 5-4 against the spread, with 6 overs and 3 unders in their over-under record. The Blues have won their last two games.
What's next for Vegas Golden Knights and St. Louis Blues?
Vegas travels to Columbus to face the Blue Jackets on Saturday, October 24. St. Louis hosts the Carolina Hurricanes that same night.