On Friday, January 3 at 8:00 PM ET, the Chicago Blackhawks are set to go up against the Montreal Canadiens at United Center. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this matchup, read on.

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Blackhawks vs. Canadiens Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• Chicago and its opponent have combined for more than Friday’s over/under of 6.5 goals 13 times this season.
• In Montreal’s 37 games this season, 19 have finished with more goals than Friday’s over/under of 6.5.
• The total for this game (6.5) is 1.0 more than the combined scoring averages for the Blackhawks (2.50) and the Canadiens (3.03).
• This game’s over/under is 0.3 less than the 6.8 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Blackhawks Moneyline: -115

• The Blackhawks have won 33.3% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (1-2).
• Chicago is 1-2 when it has played with moneyline odds of -115 or shorter (33.3% win percentage).
• The Blackhawks’ implied moneyline win probability is 53.5% in this game.

Canadiens Moneyline: -105

• In Montreal’s 35 games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has 15 wins.
• The Canadiens have 15 wins in games when their moneyline odds are -105 or longer (in 35 such games).
• Montreal’s implied probability to win is 51.2% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Chicago 4, Montreal 3

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• With 10 goals and 23 assists this season, Connor Bedard is one of Chicago’s leading contributors (33 points).
• Having scored seven goals and adding 17 assists, Teuvo Teravainen is excelling for Chicago through 38 games.
• Ryan Donato has created 21 points for Chicago in 36 games this season, scoring on 12.8% of his shots and putting up 11 goals and 10 assists.
• Across 23 games played, Petr Mrazek has a goaltending record of 7-14-1. During those games, he’s allowed 69 goals while recording 570 saves.

Canadiens Points Leaders

• Nicholas Suzuki is a key offensive option for Montreal, with 36 points this season. He has put up 11 goals and 25 assists in 37 games.
• Cole Caufield’s 34 points this season, including 19 goals and 15 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Montreal.
• Lane Hutson has two goals and 22 assists for Chicago.
• Montreal’s Samuel Montembeault is 14-14-2 this season, amassing 718 saves and permitting 78 goals (2.9 goals against average) with a .902 save percentage (32nd in the league).

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Chicago vs. Montreal Game Info

• Date: Friday, January 3, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Venue: United Center

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