The St. Louis Blues are struggling at the worst time but it may get easier for them tonight when they host the Chicago Blackhawks. The Blues have lost three straight and are in danger of missing the playoffs with three games to go. Luckily, their next matchup is against a struggling Blackhawks squad that has dropped 12 of the last 14 games on the road.
- The total has gone OVER in 16 of the Blackhawks’ last 21 games on the road.
- The Blues are 1-7 SU in their last eight games vs divisional opponents.
- The Blackhawks are 1-3 SU in their last four games vs the Blues.
The Blues opened as -230 favorites in this matchup and St. Louis pretty much has its back against the wall to make the postseason. If the Blues lose any of their remaining three games, they will be eliminated from playoff contention. Although they’re slumping, it’s worth noting the Blues had won six straight prior to this skid and have claimed victory in four of their last five at Scottrade Center.
The Blackhawks, on the other hand, are counting down the days till tee time at the golf course as Chicago has its worst W-L record since the 2007-08 season. The Hawks have only scored 2.58 goals per game (ranked 26th) since the all-star break while allowing 3.6 goals per game (ranked 28th) in that same span. When you consider the Blackhawks are 3-11 SU in their last 14 games vs their division on the road, it may be best to invest your profits elsewhere.
The total opened at 5.5 and trends point to an OVER in this tilt. The OVER has hit in the last three games in this matchup, with an average combined score of 7.3 goals per game, and four of the last five overall.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Chicago Blackhawks were listed as +193 underdogs on the NHL hockey moneyline earlier at Sportsbook. The OVER/UNDER total was set at 5.5 before betting started earlier on Wednesday at Sportsbook.
OddsShark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.2-2.3 win for the Blues on Wednesday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Chicago Blackhawks vs St. Louis Blues Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
43-30-6 St. Louis battles the Blackhawks, currently with a 32-37-10 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 32-47 for the Blues and 36-39-4 for the Blackhawks. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and St. Louis vs Chicago injuries news.
It's an NHL hockey betting matchup between the No. 23-rated Blues and the No. 30-ranked Blackhawks, according to the latest NHL power poll here at OddsShark.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the St. Louis Blues' No. 24-ranked offense (2.75 goals per game) against a Chicago Blackhawks defense that ranks No. 22 at 3.1 goals per game allowed. The Blues power play has clicked at a 15.77% rate while the Blackhawks have a 78.6% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Chicago, they were a 5-0 loser as they battled the Avalanche on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Avalanche at -220 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
St. Louis was a 4-2 loser in its last match at home against the Capitals. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 6 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
- Chicago is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago's last 9 games
- Chicago is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Chicago is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games on the road
- St. Louis is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
- St. Louis is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games at home
- St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of St. Louis's last 10 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Chicago home to St. Louis, Friday, April 6
