Blackhawks vs Blues Prediction 12/12/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Blackhawks vs Blues prediction for this NHL game on Friday, December 12th at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks are 13-11-6 this season after they defeated the Rangers by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Chicago scored two goals in the second period and one in the third for the shutout win. The Blackhawks out shot New York by a total of 25-21, won 31.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Chicago got goals from Bedard, Bertuzzi, and Crevier, while Knight stopped all 21 shots in the shutout victory. 

Prior to that game, Chicago lost to the Ducks by a score of 7-1 and the Kings by a score of 6-0. The Blackhawks have lost eight of their last 11 games and they are currently fourth in the Central standings with 32 points. Chicago has scored 2.97 goals per game and they have allowed 2.97 goals against per game, while also going 22.2% on the power play and 83.8% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with 19 goals and 23 assists, while Tyler Bertuzzi has added 16 goals and 10 assists. The projected starting goalie for Chicago is Spencer Knight, who is 10-6-5 with a 2.50 goals against average and a .916 save percentage this season. 

St. Louis Blues Betting Preview

The St. Louis Blues are 11-14-7 this year after they lost to Nashville by a score of 7-2 in their last game. St. Louis cut the deficit to 2-1 in the second period, but they allowed five of the last six goals for the lopsided loss. The Blues were out shot by a total of 32-26, won 53.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got goals from McGing and Thomas, while Binnington stopped 19 out of 25 shots and Hofer stopped six out of seven. 

Prior to that game, St. Louis lost to the Bruins by a score of 5-2, but did beat the Canadiens by a score of 4-3 before that. The Blues have lost four of their last six games and they are currently second to last in the Central standings with 29 points. St. Louis has scored 2.55 goals per game and they have allowed 3.45 goals against per game, while also going 19.8% on the power play and 77.9% on the penalty kill this season. Robert Thomas has led St. Louis with six goals and 14 assists, while Dylan Holloway has added eight goals and nine assists. The projected starting goalie for St. Louis is Joel Hofer, who is 4-6-2 with a 3.18 goals against average and an .891 save percentage this year. 

Why the St. Louis Blues will win

• The Blackhawks have lost 17 of their last 19 road games following a home win.
• The home team has won each of the Blackhawks’ last three games.
• The home team has covered the puck line in each of the Blackhawks’ last three games.
• The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games as road underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• The home team has won the third period in five of the Blackhawks’ last six games.

Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win

• The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Blackhawks’ last eight night games at Enterprise Center following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last eight games following a win.

Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts

• Ilya Mikheyev has scored a goal in each of the Blackhawks’ last three games at Enterprise Center.
• Connor Bedard has recorded at least one point in 10 of the Blackhawks’ last 11 games as road underdogs.
• Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one assist in three of his last four appearances at Enterprise Center.

Blackhawks vs Blues Prediction 

St. Louis comes into this matchup trying to snap a two game losing streak, but they have been outscored 12-4 during that span. The Blues are 5-7-4 at home this year, while the Blackhawks are 6-6-3 on the road. Chicago has lost two of their last three games, but they have allowed two goals or fewer in two of their last four. The Blackhawks have had mixed results defensively, but I don’t trust them, even against a low scoring St. Louis team. Take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 5.5