NHL Betting Preview: Blues vs Blackhawks
The St Louis Blues meet the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center, with face-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, April 11.
Back Blues to Beat Hawks
We are going to bet against the Blackhawks with our prediction. The best way of doing this is by siding with the Blues and we like the -133 about the visitors winning on the Moneyline.
7 Wins for Blues in Last 10 H2H Encounters
St Louis Blues have lost in back-to-back outings. In a recent home game at Enterprise Center, they were turned over 3-2 by Winnipeg Jets. Dylan Holloway and Colton Parayko each scored one goal.
Chicago Blackhawks were defeated last time out, making it five home losses on the spin. United Center saw them beaten 7-2 against Carolina Hurricanes. Anton Frondell was able to score both goals.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last encounter between the Hawks and the Blues saw the former win. It was a 7-3 scoreline at United Center. In the past 10 games between the teams, the Blues have won seven.
Starting Goalies
Joel Hofer (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
21-13-5
2.6
.910
6
23/24
15-12-1
2.65
.913
1
Spencer Knight (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
18-24-11
2.8
.904
3
St Louis Blues – Last 10 Games
6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.0 goals from 25.8 shots on goal, with a 17.5% powerplay efficiency. The Blues have given up 2.0 goals from 25.5 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.9%.
Dylan Holloway is the top points scorer with 14 points, 5 goals and 9 assists, with Robert Thomas racking up 13 points, 6 goals and 7 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Joel Hofer have a 2.17 goal against average with a .922 save percentage, including one shutout.
Chicago Blackhawks – Last 10 Games
The Hawks have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.3 goals from 26.2 shots on goal, with a 10.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 4.1 goals from 33.5 shots, averaging 2.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.6%.
The top points scorer is Anton Frondell with 8 points, 3 goals and 5 assists, while Frank Nazar is next best after having 7 points, 4 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Spencer Knight have a 3.93 GAA with a .875 SV%.
St Louis Blues vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction & Picks
Prepare for St Louis Blues vs Chicago Blackhawks with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, a correct score recommendation and a well-crafted bet builder.
Game Prediction
The best pick for this NHL clash is to back St Louis Blues at -133. We think that the home team are vulnerable, so this is the best angle of attack with our wager.
Our expert NHL handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our hockey analysis.
Key Blues vs Blackhawks stats:
Blues have won 6 of their last 10 games.Blues have won 12 of their last 20 games.Blues have won 2 consecutive games on the road.Blackhawks have lost their last 5 games at home.Blackhawks have lost 8 of their last 10 games.Blackhawks have lost 14 of their last 20 games.Blackhawks have lost 7 of their last 10 games against Blues.Blues Moneyline Probability
According to the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 57.1% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, we have this number between 60-65% based on our in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
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Those looking for bigger odds about a win for St Louis should head to the Match Winner & Total Goals lines. You can combine this pick with an Under / Over goals prediction for more juice.
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Our Game Prediction
Blues Moneyline @ -133
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St Louis Blues vs Chicago Blackhawks Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest a Tight Affair
The sportsbooks have St Louis Blues at -133 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 57% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. Chicago Blackhawks are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +112.
The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 5.5. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. The Over 5.5 selection is available to back at -141.
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
St Louis Blues Stats
Chicago Blackhawks Stats
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 5.00 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 5.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 2.00 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.00 pts and allowed 2.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 4.10 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 4.20 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 25.8
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.1
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 7.3
Blocks: 14.6
Faceoff Wins : 25.2
Hits: 18
Giveaways: 14.1
Takeaways: 4.1
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 25.2
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 4.1
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 10.2
Blocks: 13.3
Faceoff Wins : 24.2
Hits: 16.5
Giveaways: 15.7
Takeaways: 4.2
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.3
Shots: 26.2
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 2.6
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 5.5
Blocks: 11.6
Faceoff Wins : 23.7
Hits: 14.2
Giveaways: 15.7
Takeaways: 4.6
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.2
Shots: 23.3
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 2.6
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 5.4
Blocks: 9.2
Faceoff Wins : 23
Hits: 15.7
Giveaways: 14.6
Takeaways: 4.6
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Paul Boucher
Senior NHL Analyst
About the Analyst
Paul Boucher is a Senior NHL Analyst and Head of the Ice Hockey Editorial Betting Panel with over 15 years of experience as a sports journalist and betting analyst. Based in Montreal, he provides first-hand insight through regular attendance at the Bell Centre, utilising advanced metrics to identify market value across key game lines, player props and same game parlays.
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