The St. Louis Blues (3-4-1) face the Pittsburgh Penguins (6-2-1) Monday. Puck drop from PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is set for 7 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NHL odds around the Blues vs. Penguins odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions .

2024-25 series record: Tied 1-1

The Blues have had trouble starting games off all season, routinely falling behind and playing catch-up. Saturday, it was the opposite, as they got out to a 4-0 lead on the Detroit Red Wings and allowed 6 straight goals to fall 6-4 as -111 home favorites. They lost more than the game, though, as they lost their best player C Robert Thomas to an upper-body injury. There is no word on his status, but it's likely he's out Monday after leaving the bench

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