The St. Louis Blues will take on the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 9:30 PM. Both teams have similar records this season, with the Blues at 17-18-8 and the Blackhawks at 17-18-7. The game will be broadcast on TNT, and it is part of the NHL regular season.

Blues vs. Blackhawks Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: St. Louis Blues MoneyLine: -122. The Blues have a slight edge with their recent home wins and a solid performance against the Canadiens. They have a better conference record than the Blackhawks.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 5.5 (-117). Both teams have shown lower scoring in recent games, with the Blues winning 2-0 against the Canadiens and the Blackhawks winning 3-2 against the Capitals.

Team Trends

• The St. Louis Blues have a division record of 5-6 this season.
• Chicago Blackhawks have a conference record of 11-13 this season.
• St. Louis Blues recently won against the Montreal Canadiens with a score of 2-0.
• Chicago Blackhawks won their last home game against the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2.
• St. Louis Blues have achieved 4 shutout wins this season.

Blues vs Blackhawks Preview

The St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks are set to meet at the United Center on January 7, 2026. Both teams have nearly identical records, with the Blues at 17-18-8 and the Blackhawks at 17-18-7. The game will start at 9:30 PM and air on TNT.

This game is part of the NHL regular season. The Blues have key players like Robert Thomas, who has 30 points this season. On the other side, the Blackhawks have standout skater Connor Bedard, who has 44 points. Both teams will be looking to improve their records in this game.

Chicago Blackhawks: Key Players to Watch

The Chicago Blackhawks have some standout players this season. Connor Bedard, a center, has played 31 games. He has 19 goals and 25 assists, making a total of 44 points. Tyler Bertuzzi is another key player for the Blackhawks. As a left wing, he has played 39 games. Bertuzzi has scored 22 goals and provided 12 assists. Andre Burakovsky also contributes to the team. He has played 37 games this season. Burakovsky has 9 goals and 19 assists, adding up to 28 points.

St. Louis Blues: Players Making an Impact

Robert Thomas is a key player for the St. Louis Blues. He plays center and has appeared in 39 games this season. Thomas has scored 10 goals and provided 20 assists, totaling 30 points. Pavel Buchnevich is another important player for the Blues. As a left wing, he has played in 43 games. Buchnevich has 7 goals and 16 assists, giving him 23 points. Justin Faulk, a defenseman, is also contributing to the team. He has played 43 games, scoring 11 goals and making 10 assists. Faulk has 21 points and has been active with 36 hits and 83 blocks.

Final Betting Pick

The St. Louis Blues have a slight edge in this game. They have recently shown strong performances, especially with a 2-0 win against the Canadiens. Their conference record of 10-11 is slightly better than the Blackhawks’ 11-13, giving them an advantage.

For the Over/Under prediction, choosing Under 5.5 is a good pick. Both teams have shown lower scoring in recent games. The Blues’ last game ended 2-0, and the Blackhawks’ last game was 3-2. These results suggest a lower-scoring game is likely.

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