After an incredible eight-game losing streak, the St. Louis Blues have won their last three games. The Blues look to extend their winning streak to four and meet The Chicago Blackhawks, who have lost three of their previous five games.
The Blues vs Blackhawks is the first of four head-to-head matchups between these central division rivals on the 2022-23 NHL schedule.
Puck drop is set for 7:30 P.M. from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Before you make your NHL picks, we’ll review the odds and important Blues vs Blackhawks stats for you to make the best betting selection on the NHL schedule today.
St. Louis Blues vs. Chicago Blackhawks
St. Louis Blues Stats
The St. Louis Blues season has been defined by three separate streaks: two three-game winning streaks and the aforementioned eight-game losing streak.
This is essential information before digging into the Blues vs Blackhawks stats or making any wagers.
The Blues have a 6-8-0 record and have looked very good in their last two wins against the Vegas Golden Knights and the Colorado Avalanche.
Blues’ Struggle
The St. Louis Blues stats reflect a team that has struggled for an extended period, averaging 2.43 goals per game and 3.57 goals against per game.
In their last game, the Blues defeated the Avalanche 3-2, and all credit goes to the entire Blues team for getting the win and not disappointing their moms, who were cheering them on in Denver.
Blues’ Scoring Win
Robert Thomas, Brandon Saad, and Jordan Kyrou scored to give the moms a win to celebrate, while Jordan Binnington was outstanding, making forty-five saves for the win.
Binnington has started the last three Blues NHL matchups, and with the Blues playing on back-to-back nights, we don’t expect him to start on Wednesday night.
Blues’ Starting Goalie
We expect Thomas Greiss to get the start against the Blackhawks. Greiss has a 0-3-0 record, with a 3.78 goals-against average and a .899 save percentage.
There are a lot of NHL stats, but only a few are as important as special teams’ performances. Special teams can make or break a game. The Blues’ powerplay has converted on 21.6% of their opportunities, while the penalty kill is successful 75.9% of the time.
The St. Louis Blues stats leader is Brayden Schenn, who leads the team with twelve points (three goals, nine assists)
Chicago Blackhawks Stats
The Chicago Blackhawks were excepted to be at the bottom of the NHL standings throughout 2022-23. However, the Blackhawks enter Wednesday with the evenest record possible: 6-6-3.
The Blackhawks will be among the teams hoping for a high lottery pick at the end of the season and despise an even record; their team NHL stats speak volumes to where Chicago is and will continue to struggle.
Blackhawks’ Averaging Numbers
The Blackhawks are averaging 2.53 goals per game and 3.00 goals against per game. Yet, Chicago’s special teams are relatively good for a team destined for a long, losing season.
The powerplay has scored on 21.7% of their opportunities, while the penalty kill has worked at 75.9% efficiency.
No Blackhawks registered a point in their last matchup, a 3-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Petr Mrazek made twenty-nine saves in the loss.
Arvid Söderblom as Goalie
After reviewing the Blackhawks’ schedule, we think the Blackhawks will go back to Arvid Söderblom for the start on Wednesday night. Söderblom has a 2-2-1 record with a 2.60 goals-against average and a .931 save percentage.
Patrick Kane might not top the NHL player stats rankings again in his career, but he leads the Blackhawks with twelve points (two goals, ten assists).
St. Louis Blues vs. Chicago Blackhawks Betting Trends
- The Blackhawks have a 6-9 record on the moneyline, while the Blues have a 6-8 record.
- The St. Louis Blues have a 6-6 over/under record, while the Blackhawks are 7-8 over/under. The Blues have only played in one game in their last five, surpassing a 6 goal total. The Blackhawks haven’t hit the over in their past six games.
- The Blackhawks are 11-4 against the spread, while the Blues have a horrible 5-9 record against the spread. Chicago Blackhawks picks might include the spread because of their record and the fact they have covered the spread in three of their last five matchups.
Blues vs. Blackhawks Predictions and Picks
Before we give our predictions and picks, we’ll quickly recap where the odds are as of publication. Before that, we will note that there are no major additions to the NHL injury report for the Blues or the Blackhawks.
Moneyline
The St. Louis Blues are the moneyline favorite, with odds ranging from -165 to -175, while Chicago is the underdog, with odds between +135 and +145.
Many total goal lines exist on online sportsbooks, but we’re going to use the most prevalent line of 6 goals. The over of 6 has odds from -110 and -121, while the under is listed from +102 to -110.
Puckline
The spread is set at 1.5 goals, with the St. Louis Blues listed at -1.5, with odds ranging from +138 and +160. As expected, the Chicago Blackhawks are +1.5, with odds listed from -175 to -195.
The Blues vs Blackhawks stats and NHL odds leave us with a few obvious picks. First, take the under.
The Blues are playing significantly better over their last three games, but only one of those wins has had six goals or more scored, while the Blackhawks are averaging slightly over one goal per game in their last five.
St. Louis Blues Being the Favorite
Second, we’re taking a St. Louis Blues across the board. We’ll take the Blues on the moneyline as the favorite.
We’re a little more hesitant with the spread and do not believe in the Blackhawks scoring right now.
The Blues will win this game with a score of 3-1, so we’ll take the Blues to cover the spread (-1.5) and the favorable odds that come with it.
Blues vs. Blackhawks Betting Pick and Prediction
After reviewing the Blues vs Blackhawks stats, you might conclude that these teams seem very even, and on the statistical surface, that’s true.
However, the Blues’ eight-game losing streak masks how good this team is on paper and their capabilities, which have been on display since snapping that streak.
The Blackhawks might have favorable odds, but looking at their season so far, they are a team that will continue to struggle and slip down the Central division standings throughout the season.
Can the Blackhawks Pull the Upset in the Madhouse on Madison?
Maybe, but we don’t see that happening on Wednesday night. The St. Louis Blues will extend their winning streak to four on Wednesday night. Our NHL picks are a clean sweep for the St. Louis Blues and to take the under.
NHL Pick: Blues (-175)
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