The Chicago Blackhawks (23-49-5) visit the St. Louis Blues (41-32-5) in one of just three games on the NHL schedule Wednesday.
Chicago is among the NHL picks to win the draft lottery, while the Blues are fifth in the NHL standings for the Central Division, five points behind the Vegas Golden Knights for the last wildcard spot in the NHL playoffs. St. Louis beat Chicago 7-5 in the last meeting between these two NHL teams on December 23.
Blackhawks vs Blues Picks
- NHL Pick: Under 5.5 (+100)
Petr Mrazek (3.01 GAA, .908 save percentage) is confirmed to start in goal for the Blackhawks betting picks, while Jordan Binnington (2.88 GAA, .911 save percentage) is the likely starting goaltender for the Blues.
Keep an eye on scores and odds throughout the game to see if the Blackhawks can pull off an upset or if the Blues maintain their push for the playoffs. Let’s take a look at the Blackhawks vs Blues betting picks.
Chicago Blackhawks vs St Louis Blues Odds
Chicago is a +195 moneyline underdog with NHL Vegas odds of +1.5 (-130) for the puck line. The Blues are -230 moneyline favorites with -1.5 (+110) puck line odds. The total for the Blackhawks vs Blues betting picks is 5.5.
Chicago Blackhawks vs St Louis Blues Information
Chicago Blackhawks vs St Louis Blues
Location of the game: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 10 at 8 p.m. ET
Where to Watch: ESPN+
Chicago Blackhawks vs St Louis Blues Analysis
Chicago Blackhawks Performance Recap and Analysis
The Chicago Blackhawks have been playing a little better as of late, going 5-5 in their last 10 NHL games. They’re 32nd in NHL stats for goals (2.18), 30th in shots (2.18), 29th in goals allowed (3.47), and 27th in shots allowed (32.6).
Chicago is a league-worst 7-30-1 on the road this season and 6-15-3 against Central Division opponents. Connor Bedard leads the team in NHL player stats with 59 points (22 goals, 37 assists) and Philipp Kurashev is second with 51 points (16 goals, 35 assists).
Key Injuries
Reese Johnson, Nick Foligno, and Connor Murphy are on the NHL injury report for the Blackhawks.
Betting Trends to Know
- Chicago is 35-42 against the spread (ATS), including 12-26 on the road.
- Their over-under record on the road is 14-23-1.
St. Louis Blues Performance Recap and Analysis
St. Louis is 5-3-2 in its last 10 games and 23-13-2 on home ice this season. They’re T24th in goals (2.85), 23rd in shots (29.0), T16th in goals allowed (3.06), and 25th in shots allowed (32.3). They’ve allowed 14 goals in their last three games and are coming off a 6-5 shootout victory over the Ducks.
Robert Thomas is the Blues’ leading scorer with 81 points (24 goals, 57 assists) and Jordan Kyrou is second with 63 points (27 goals, 36 assists).
Key Injuries
For the St Louis Blues betting strategies, it’s worth noting the team is without Jake Neighbours, Oskar Sundqvist, and Justin Faulk.
Betting Trends to Know
- The Blues come into the Blackhawks vs Blues betting picks with a record of 44-34 ATS, including 25-13 at home.
- Their over-under record at home is 32-44-2, including 16-21-1 at home.
Chicago Blackhawks vs St Louis Blues Betting Picks
- Moneyline: St. Louis doesn’t have much of a realistic shot at making the playoffs, but they’re still in contention and should do their part by winning tonight.
- Puck Line: The Blues have one of the best records ATS at home, but Chicago has covered in five of its last seven games and should again in the Blackhawks vs Blues betting picks.
- Over/Under: Chicago has been under the total in five of their last six games and the Blues have been under in three of their last NHL games.
By understanding these factors and considering insights from expert picks and parlays, you can formulate a well-rounded betting strategy.
Chicago Blackhawks vs St Louis Blues Prediction
- NHL Pick: Under 5.5 (+100)
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