On Friday, January 3 at 8:00 PM ET, the Montreal Canadiens are slated to clash with the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center. For best bets, picks, and projections for this matchup, read on.

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Canadiens vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• Montreal and its opponent have combined for more than Friday’s total of 6 goals 23 times this season.
• In Chicago’s 38 games this season, 20 have finished with more goals than Friday’s total of 6.
• These two teams combine for 5.5 goals per game, 0.47 less than the over/under set for this contest.
• The 6.8 goals per game these two teams are conceding on average are 0.8 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Canadiens Moneyline: -122

• The Canadiens have been listed as a moneyline favorite two times this season (they went 2-0 in those games).
• Montreal has had moneyline odds of -122 or shorter once this season, and won.
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Canadiens have a 55.0% chance to win.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +102

• In 35 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Chicago has pulled off the upset 11 times.
• When the Blackhawks’ moneyline odds are +102 or longer, they have won 11 games out of 34 opportunities.
• Chicago’s implied probability to win is 49.5% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Chicago 4, Montreal 3

Canadiens Points Leaders

• One of Montreal’s top offensive players this season is Nicholas Suzuki, who has put up 36 points in 37 games.
• Cole Caufield has 34 points (19 goals, 15 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• Through 37 games, Lane Hutson has proven himself as a contributor for Montreal. He has 24 points (two goals and 22 assists).
• Samuel Montembeault (14-14-2) has a 2.9 goals against average and a save percentage of .902 for Montreal.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Connor Bedard is a top offensive contributor for his club with 33 points (0.9 per game). He has recorded 10 goals and 23 assists in 38 games (playing 19:47 per game).
• Teuvo Teravainen’s 24 points this season, including seven goals and 17 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Chicago.
• Chicago’s Ryan Donato has 21 points (11 goals, 10 assists) this season.
• Petr Mrazek has a 7-14-1 record this season, with an .892 save percentage (47th in the league). In 23 games, he has 570 saves, and has allowed 69 goals (3.2 goals against average).

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Montreal vs. Chicago 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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