St. Louis Blues vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Picks & Predictions
In a highly anticipated matchup between two hockey teams, St. Louis is set to take on Chicago at Wrigley Field. St. Louis is coming off a 4-2 loss to Buffalo, while Chicago
Game outlook
In a highly anticipated matchup between two hockey teams, St. Louis is set to take on Chicago at Wrigley Field. St. Louis is coming off a 4-2 loss to Buffalo, while Chicago suffered a 5-1 defeat to Dallas in their previous games. The Blues have dominated recent meetings between the teams, holding an 8-2 advantage in their last 10 matchups. With St. Louis being the betting favorite with opening odds at -145, they are expected to put up a strong performance in this outdoor game.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Blues -145 | Blackhawks +127
Spread: Blues -1.5 (+175) | Blackhawks +1.5 (-205)
Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 59%.
St. Louis Blues
The St. Louis Blues suffered a defeat at home against the Sabres, ending their two-game win streak. As of Monday night, they are tied for fifth in the Central Division with a record of 17-17-4, trailing behind the top spot by 15 points. Their offense averages 2.61 goals per game, ranking 28th in the league, while their defense allows 3.03 goals per game, placing them tied for 14th. Additionally, they have a power play success rate of 14.9% and a penalty killing rate of 74.5%. Despite outshooting Buffalo in their previous game, the Blues were unable to secure a win as their goaltending struggled. Jordan Binnington is expected to start in goal for their upcoming game. With a power ranking of 20, St. Louis ranks 28th in offense and 14th in defense, with an overall record of 5-5 this season. For more insight on NHL picks, visit our platform.