The St. Louis Blues (33-33-12) and Chicago Blackhawks (28-37-14) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 5:00 p.m. EDT at United Center in Chicago, Ill. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Blues are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 5.5 (-135o / +114u). The Blues are a -142 favorite to win outright, while the Blackhawks are +120 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Blues vs. Blackhawks predictions and NHL picks.
Blues vs. Blackhawks Odds, Pick
| Blues Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +180 | 5.5 -135o / 114u | -142 |
| Blackhawks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -218 | 5.5 -135o / 114u | +120 |
- Blues vs. Blackhawks Spread: Blues -1.5 (+180), Blackhawks +1.5 (-218)
- Blues vs. Blackhawks Over/Under: 5.5 (-135o / +114u)
- Blues vs. Blackhawks Moneyline: Blues -142, Blackhawks +120
Blues vs. Blackhawks Preview
The St. Louis Blues come into this matchup with a 33-33-12 record and are 15-19-5 on the road, sitting near the bottom of the Central Division. Despite that, their recent form has improved, going 6-3-1 in their last ten games.
Even with their overall struggles, the Blues look like the stronger side here. Based on recent results and the opponent, this is a good chance for them to grab another win.
The Chicago Blackhawks, meanwhile, are 28-37-14 on the season and 13-17-8 at home, sitting last in the division. It’s been a rough stretch, with nine losses in their last eleven games.
This will be the fourth meeting between these teams, with Chicago leading the season series 2-1. Still, given the current form, the Blues seem to have the edge heading into this one.
Blues vs. Blackhawks Prediction
Evan Abrams' Bet Labs system focuses on betting NHL moneyline favorites in conference matchups during the regular season, specifically when they are on the road and in higher-total games.
The strategy banks on consistent performance from quality teams that are undervalued on the road due to public bias, especially in games expected to have more scoring, like today's line of 5.5.
Isolating recent seasons, it reflects modern scoring trends and market dynamics in conference play.
Pick: Blues Moneyline
