The St. Louis Blues (24-26-5) are set to face off against the Chicago Blackhawks (17-31-6) at Enterprise Center in a matchup between two Central Division teams looking to turn their seasons around.
Both teams have been plagued by offensive struggles this season, with the Blackhawks averaging just 2.58 goals per game while the Blues haven't fared much better at 2.65 goals per game.
The Blues' defensive pairing of Colton Parayko and Ryan Suter will look to contain Chicago's young star Connor Bedard, who along with Teuvo Teravainen has accounted for a significant portion of the Blackhawks' offensive production this season.
While St. Louis has shown more consistency on home ice, their goaltender Jordan Binnington's recent performance (.899 save percentage) could leave the door open for Chicago to capitalize.
The matchup presents an opportunity for both teams to gain valuable points in the Central Division standings, where they currently occupy the bottom two spots.
As these longtime rivals prepare to add another chapter to their historic rivalry, fans can expect a tightly contested battle between two teams desperate to find their winning form.
St. Louis Blues vs. Chicago Blackhawks: who will win?
For tonight's St. Louis Blues vs Chicago Blackhawks matchup, our predictive model gives the Blues a 60% chance of defeating the Hawks.
St. Louis Blues: 60% win probability
- Better overall record (24 wins vs 17 wins)
- Superior goal-scoring ability (148 goals for vs 144)
- Higher points total in standings (53 points vs 40 points)
Chicago Blackhawks: 40% win probability
- Poor defensive record (185 goals against, 3rd worst in Western Conference)
- Lowest points in Central Division (40 points in 54 games)
- Inconsistent recent form (WLLLW showing volatility)
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St. Louis Blues vs. Chicago Blackhawks odds
| St. Louis Blues | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -245 (via bet365 US) | +205 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The St. Louis Blues have won 24 out of 55 matches this season.
- 2The Chicago Blackhawks have won 17 out of 54 matches this season.
- 3With 53 points, the St. Louis Blues holds the 11th position in the league standings.
- 4Chicago Blackhawks's 40 points place them 15th in the rankings.
St. Louis Blues vs. Chicago Blackhawks form
St. Louis Blues vs. Chicago Blackhawks head to head
St. Louis Blues
67%
Chicago Blackhawks
33%
Dec 31, 2024
Chicago Blackhawks
2 : 6
St. Louis Blues
Oct 6, 2024
Chicago Blackhawks
6 : 2
St. Louis Blues
Sep 28, 2024
St. Louis Blues
3 : 2
Chicago Blackhawks
Apr 11, 2024
St. Louis Blues
5 : 2
Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 24, 2023
St. Louis Blues
7 : 5
Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 10, 2023
Chicago Blackhawks
3 : 1
St. Louis Blues
