Jim Montgomery was hired to coach the St. Louis Blues as American Thanksgiving approached in 2024 because the team was not faring well. Now Montgomery faces similar circumstances, with the Blues suffering through not just a lackluster start but a putrid one, having won only six of their first 17 games.
Advanced metrics indicate that the Blues are better than their record suggests. Find out why I think St. Louis will start ripping off wins in my Blues vs. Flyers predictions and NHL picks for Friday, November 14.
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Flyers vs Blues prediction
Flyers vs Blues Best bet: Blues moneyline (-140)
This game boils down to one question: What happens when leaky goaltending meets a team that can’t score?
The St. Louis Blues rank near the bottom of the NHL in quality starts and in Goals Saved Above Expected (GSAx). Jordan Binnington and Joel Hofer rank second and fifth-worst individually.
The Philadelphia Flyers offer a possible antidote for boosting the Blues’ confidence, as Philadelphia ranks third-to-last in goals per game. They don’t get many slot shots, as most shots come from the perimeter.
Philadelphia’s M.O. is to win through defense and trap in the neutral zone. The Flyers’ keep games tight, ranking at the top of the league in percentage of time spent in one-goal games.
The Blues have performed well in terms of cycle chances generated, and they will need to be patient against the Flyers, who keep their structure when they are hemmed in.
A big difference in this game will be where it is played: St. Louis. The Blues rank third in expected goals against and second in high-danger chances against at 5-on-5 in their own barn.
I think the Blues can limit the Flyers’ opportunities and overcome their goaltending woes tonight.
Flyers vs Blues same-game parlay
Last season, Robert Thomas posted the best points per game of his career with 1.15. He is a truly gifted playmaker who protects the puck and finds holes, and the Blues are a more dangerous team when Thomas is in the lineup.
In the Flyers’ loss on Wednesday night, more room was created for their opponent off the rush due to quick-ups from turnovers. It is easy to imagine Thomas finding passing lanes when the Blues’ ultra-aggressive defensemen join the rush.
Most of life is about being in the right place at the right time. For Pavel Buchnevich, playing alongside Thomas and Jimmy Snuggerud meets that criteria.
Buchnevich registered only 20 goals in 76 games last season after posting three straight seasons of 25 or more goals. So, there is legitimate concern that his most productive days are behind him.
But I think
Flyers vs Blues SGP
- Blues moneyline
- Robert Thomas 1+ points
- Pavel Buchnevich anytime goal
Flyers vs Blues odds
- Moneyline: Flyers +115 | Blues -140
- Puck Line: Flyers +1.5 | Blues -1.5
- Over/Under: Over 5.5 | Under 5.5
Flyers vs Blues trend
The Flyers have only hit the moneyline in 12 of their last 37 away games (-9.75 Units / -25% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Flyers vs. Blues.
How to watch Flyers vs Blues
| Location | Enterprise Center, St. Louis, MO |
| Date | Friday, November 14, 2025 |
| Puck drop | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | NBCSP+, FDSN MW |
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