What the Odds Say About Sharks vs. Blues
The San Jose Sharks travel to St. Louis to face the Blues on Friday, October 9, and the market is relatively split, with notable disagreements across sportsbooks worth paying attention to before you place a bet.
At DraftKings, the Sharks are listed as slight favorites at -120 on the moneyline, with the Blues at +100. That thin margin suggests books see this as a near coin-flip in regulation. At 1xBet and Marathon Bet, which offer three-way lines that account for the draw, the Sharks come in as the slight favorite at +123 and +120 respectively, while the Blues sit at +187 and +183. The draw is priced at +326 on 1xBet and +320 on Marathon Bet, implying roughly a 23-24% chance the game goes past regulation.
For a closer look at what those numbers mean in percentage terms, the Odds Converter can help you translate American odds into implied probabilities quickly.
Breaking Down the Implied Probabilities
On the two-way DraftKings market, the Sharks at -120 carry an implied win probability of approximately 54.5%, while the Blues at +100 imply a 50% chance. The juice on both sides builds in the book's margin, but the overall picture is clear: San Jose is the lean, not a strong favorite.
On the three-way lines at 1xBet, the numbers break down like this:
- Sharks (+123): ~44.8% implied probability
- Blues (+187): ~34.8% implied probability
- Draw (+326): ~23.5% implied probability
That three-way structure shifts the perception of the matchup. When you strip out the draw and isolate regulation results, neither team commands a dominant position in the market.
San Jose Sharks vs. St. Louis Blues: Notable Line Differences
The most significant discrepancy is not on the moneyline but on the puck line. DraftKings has the Sharks at -1.5 (+180) and the Blues at +1.5 (-217). That -217 on the Blues puck line reflects how often NHL games are decided by one goal. Backing St. Louis to stay within one goal is expensive, but the market is pricing it as a near-certainty that any San Jose win will be close.
On the total, there is strong consensus. Both 1xBet and DraftKings have the line set at 5.5 goals, with the over priced at -127 to -130 and the under at +110 to +112. If you are leaning toward the under, DraftKings offers a marginally better number at +110 compared to +112 at 1xBet, though the edge is small.
If you think a genuine pricing gap exists between books, the Arbitrage Calculator can help you run the numbers and identify any no-vig opportunity.
Key Factors to Watch Before Puck Drop
Early-Season Roster Context
This game takes place in the second week of the 2026-27 NHL season, meaning sample sizes are thin and coaching adjustments are ongoing. Early-season NHL lines can be more volatile than mid-season markets because books have less recent data to anchor their numbers.
Goaltending Matchup
In a game priced this close, goaltending is one of the biggest variables. A late scratch or a confirmed starter showing early-season shakiness can move a thin line quickly. Watch for lineup news in the hours before puck drop.
Home Ice Advantage
St. Louis is at home, yet the Sharks are still priced as a slight road favorite. That suggests both public and sharp money may be leaning San Jose despite the Blues playing in front of their home crowd, which is worth noting as a potential contrarian signal.
Line Movement
With roughly four weeks until puck drop, this line has time to move. Any shift driven by injury news, early-season performance, or sharp action could change the calculus entirely. You can track line movement in real time through Steam Moves on Line Whale.
The Bottom Line
San Jose is the slight market favorite, but the Blues are not being dismissed. The puck line, totals, and three-way lines all point to a competitive, likely low-scoring game where the margin for error is thin on both sides. Monitor line movement and roster news in the weeks ahead before committing to a position.