Blues vs Blackhawks Prediction 1/7/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Blues vs Blackhawks prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, January 7th at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

St. Louis Blues Betting Preview

The St. Louis Blues are 17-18-8 this season after they defeated Montreal by a score of 2-0 in their last game. St. Louis scored once in the first period and once in the second in the shutout win. The Blues were out shot by a total of 26-19, won 43.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got goals from Berggren and Thomas, while Binnington stopped all 26 shots in the shutout victory. 

Prior to that game, St. Louis defeated the Golden Knights by a score of 4-3, but lost to the Avalanche by a score of 6-1 before that. The Blues have split their last four games and they are currently sixth in the Central standings with 42 points. St. Louis has scored 2.49 goals per game and they have allowed 3.35 goals against per game, while also going 17.3% on the power play and 78.4% on the penalty kill this season. Robert Thomas has led St. Louis with 10 goals and 20 assists, while Pavel Buchnevich has added seven goals and 16 assists. The projected starting goalie for St. Louis is Joel Hofer, who is 9-8-2 with a 2.88 goals against average and a .900 save percentage this season. 

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks are 17-18-7 this year after they defeated Vegas in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Chicago tied the game at one in the first and at two in the third, before getting the win just 1:18 into overtime. The Blackhawks out shot Vegas by a total of 20-15, won 46.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Chicago got all three of their goals from Bertuzzi, while Soderblom stopped 13 out of 15 shots, which was an .867 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Chicago defeated the Capitals by a score of 3-2 and the Stars by a score of 4-3. The Blackhawks have won three games in a row and they are currently seventh in the Central standings with 41 points. Chicago has scored 2.76 goals per game and they have allowed 3.12 goals against per game, while also going 21.2% on the power play and 83.8% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard continues to be out with an injury, while Tyler Bertuzzi has added 22 goals and 12 assists. The projected starting goalie for Chicago is Spencer Knight, who is 12-11-6 with a 2.60 goals against average and a .910 save percentage this year. 

Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win

• The Blues have lost each of their last seven road games against Central Division opponents.
• The underdogs have won each of the Blackhawks’ last three games.
• The Blues have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine games as favorites following a win.
• The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in each of their last seven home games against Central Division opponents.
• The Blackhawks have won the third period in five of their last six night games at United Center following an overtime win.

Why the St. Louis Blues will win

• The Blues have won five of their last six road games against the Blackhawks.
• The Blackhawks have lost five of their last six games at United Center against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Blues have covered the puck line in five of their last six road games against the Blackhawks.
• The Blackhawks have lost the third period in each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents when leading after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Twelve of the Blues’ last 13 night games against the Blackhawks following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Blackhawks’ last four home games against the Blues following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Five of the last six games between two teams from the Central Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blues’ last seven games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last six games as underdogs.

Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts

• Ilya Mikheyev has scored a goal in each of the Blackhawks’ last three games as underdogs against the Blues.
• Andre Burakovsky has recorded at least one assist in each of the Blackhawks’ last four home games against Western Conference opponents.

St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts

• Robert Thomas has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances with the Blues as road favorites.

Blues vs Blackhawks Prediction 

Chicago comes into this matchup continuing to play without Bedard, but they have won three in a row against three very good teams. The Blackhawks are 9-8-4 at home this year, while the Blues are 7-9-3 on the road. St. Louis has won two in a row, but they have scored two goals or fewer in three of their last four. Both teams have had trouble scoring this year, but St. Louis isn’t even at 2.50 goals per game. I really don’t like either team in this contest, so I will look at the under with two struggling offenses.

David Racey's Pick: Under 5.5