Blues vs Stars prediction & odds: Who starts fastest?
The St. Louis Blues and Dallas Stars open their NHL preseasons on Saturday, with roster spots up for grabs and plenty of summer rust waiting to be shaken off.
Hockey
By Ekaterina Drozdovica
The Blues have home ice and the early market edge, but preseason hockey comes with one rather large asterisk: we don’t yet know who’ll actually play.
With both coaches testing prospects, goaltenders and new combinations, the lineup sheet could be the biggest market mover of the night.
When is Blues vs Stars?
The Dallas Stars visit the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, September 19, with the puck dropping at 7 p.m. ET in St. Louis.
The matchup opens the preseason for both teams. It is also the first half of a quick home-and-home series, with the Blues visiting Dallas on September 21. Both dates appear on the official NHL preseason schedule.
What could decide Blues vs Stars?
The first question is simple: who makes the lineup?
Dallas opened training camp with 57 players competing for places, while St. Louis entered camp with 48 players. The balance between established names and prospects could change the shape of the game considerably.
Goaltending is another wild card. St. Louis has Jordan Binnington and Joel Hofer among six goaltenders in camp, while Dallas has also brought six. Preseason games are made for experiments, so the confirmed starters and any planned mid-game changes will be worth watching.
Dallas still brings plenty of attacking firepower. Jason Robertson and Wyatt Johnston each scored 45 goals last season, with Mikko Rantanen adding another major threat. However, the Stars have lost some depth and Tyler Seguin is working his way back from ACL surgery. How many senior players travel to St. Louis could help set the tone.
Latest Stars and Blues team news
Both teams opened training camp on September 17, leaving only two full days to prepare for their first preseason game. Neither has confirmed its game roster or starting goaltender yet.
Dallas has scheduled a morning skate before flying to St. Louis on Saturday. The Blues, meanwhile, will practice on Thursday and Friday before hosting the game. Any lineup announcements following those sessions could quickly shift expectations.
What does the OG.com market show?
At the time of writing, OG.com prediction markets traders gave the St. Louis Blues a 73% implied probability of winning, compared with 63% for the Dallas Stars.
Market data as of September 17. Visit OG.com for the latest probabilities.
Those figures don’t add up to 100% because they come from separate contracts, each with its own trading activity and liquidity. They capture the market mood right now – before the lineups drop and the first puck hits the ice.
Probabilities could move as players and goaltenders are confirmed. Check the latest outcomes, prices, rules, fees, closing time and settlement details before opening a position.
FAQs about the Blues vs Stars preseason game
What time is Blues vs Stars?
The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, September 19.
Where are Blues vs Stars being played?
The game will take place in St. Louis.
Where can you watch Blues vs Stars?
Fans within the St. Louis broadcast territory can stream the game on the Blues website or app.
Can you trade Blues vs Stars on OG.com?
Yes. OG.com offers event contracts on the winner of the Blues vs Stars game. Check the market page for current probabilities, availability and trading times.