How to Pick the Blues vs. Blackhawks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 31

Published 12:39 am Monday, December 30, 2024

If you’re seeking best bets for the St. Louis Blues’ upcoming game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday at 5:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right spot. Read on, as we offer our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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Blues vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

  • A total of 18 St. Louis games this season have gone over Tuesday’s over/under of 6 goals.
  • There have been 19 Chicago games with over 6 goals this season.
  • The total for this game (6) is 0.9 more than the combined scoring averages for the Blues (2.61) and the Blackhawks (2.51).
  • These two teams are allowing a combined 6.4 goals per game, 0.4 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Blues Moneyline: -125

  • The Blues have been victorious in two of their six games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (33.3%).
  • In games it has played with moneyline odds of -125 or shorter, St. Louis has compiled a 2-4 record (winning just 33.3% of its games).
  • Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Blues have an implied probability of 55.6% to win.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +105

  • Chicago has claimed an upset victory 11 times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 34 games as the underdog).
  • The Blackhawks have 11 victories in games with moneyline odds of +105 or longer (in 33 chances).
  • Chicago’s implied probability to win this game is 48.8% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Chicago 4, St. Louis 3

Blues Points Leaders

  • A productive offensive player this season for St. Louis, Jordan Kyrou has put up 31 points.
  • Having scored eight goals and adding 20 assists, Robert Thomas is an important piece of the offense for St. Louis through 26 games.
  • Through 38 games, Dylan Holloway has proven himself as a contributor for St. Louis. He has 24 points (13 goals and 11 assists).
  • In the 27 games Jordan Binnington has played this season, his save percentage is .895, 42nd in the league.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

  • Chicago’s Connor Bedard has collected 22 assists and 10 goals in 37 games, good for 32 points.
  • Teuvo Teravainen’s 24 points this season, including seven goals and 17 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Chicago.
  • Ryan Donato has 11 goals and nine assists, for a season point total of 20.
  • Chicago’s Petr Mrazek is 7-13-1 this season, compiling 548 saves and allowing 63 goals (3.1 goals against average) with an .897 save percentage (37th in the league).

Blues’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
12/23/2024 Red Wings W 4-0 Away -107
12/27/2024 Predators W 7-4 Home +117
12/29/2024 Sabres L 4-2 Home -126
12/31/2024 Blackhawks Away -125
1/3/2025 Senators Home
1/4/2025 Blue Jackets Away
1/7/2025 Wild Away

Blackhawks’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
12/23/2024 Wild L 4-3 Away +184
12/27/2024 Sabres L 6-2 Away +135
12/29/2024 Stars L 5-1 Home +226
12/31/2024 Blues Home +105
1/3/2025 Canadiens Home
1/5/2025 Rangers Home
1/8/2025 Avalanche Home

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St. Louis vs. Chicago Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
  • Time: 5:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: TNT
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  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Venue: Wrigley Field

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