The stage is set for the 2024 NHL Winter Classic as Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks (12-23-2) host Jordan Binnington and the St. Louis Blues (17-17-4) at Wrigley Field in the evening The Blackhawks would certainly like to be in the win column at this big event, as four straight losses have left them at the bottom of the Western Conference standings. Meanwhile, the Blues are looking for some consistency after going 4-4-1 over their last ten games, most recently losing 4-2 to the Buffalo Sabres.
The opening faceoff at Wrigley Field in Chicago is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET. St. Louis is a -146 favorite (risk $146 to win $100) on the money line in the latest Blackhawks vs. Blues odds from SportsLine consensus, while Chicago is a +122 underdog. The over/under on total goals scored is 6 and St. Louis is a -1.5 (+180) favorite at the puck line. Before making any Blackhawks vs. Blues picks, you need to check the NHL predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.
SportsLine’s model simulates every NHL game 10,000 times. He enters Week 13 of the NHL season winning on all of the NHL’s top-ranked picks, and he’s been particularly strong on on-the-puck picks and top-ranked over/under picks. rated, with a combined record of 38-23 and a return of $1,151 for $100 bettors. Everyone following has seen strong returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Blackhawks vs. Blues and has just locked in his picks and predictions on the NHL. You can visit SportsLine now to see the picks. Here are the latest NHL Odds and trends for the Blues against the Blackhawks:
- Blackhawks vs. Blues money line: St. Louis -146, Chicago +122
- Blackhawks vs. Blues plus/minus: 5.5 goals
- Blackhawks puck line vs. Blues: Saint-Louis -1.5 (+180)
- STL: Jordan Kyrou leads the Blues with 15 goals and 31 points
- CHI: Connor Bedard leads Blackhawks with 22 assists and 32 points
- Blackhawks vs. Blues picks: See the picks on SportsLine
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Why you should support the Blues
St. Louis has taken over in the overall standings, winning eight of its last 11 meetings with Chicago. The Blues also played better heading into Tuesday’s game, winning two of their last three games and posting a 20-15-0 ATS record this season.
Binnington played particularly well against the Blackhawks during his career, culminating in a 9-2-1 record with a 2.73 GAA and .897 save percentage. Leading center Robert Thomas has three goals, 13 assists and a plus-minus of +13 in 20 games against Chicago, while team captain Brayden Schenn has seven goals, 19 assists and a plus-minus +10 in 32 career games. If these players can lead the way at both ends of the ice, the Blues should have no problem taking the lead on Tuesday. Find out who to support at SportsLine.
Why you should support the Blackhawks
Although the Blackhawks struggled to keep the puck out of their own net, their offensive performance put them well against the Blues. Chicago has scored two or more goals in five straight meetings with St. Louis, including a five-goal outing against Binnington last December. Chicago has 20 points in 15 games with at least three goals scored, and all eyes will be on Bédard to help the Blackhawks produce as he has three goals and three assists in his last four games.
The Blackhawks’ special teams are also superior, with penalty kill ranking third in the NHL (85.5%). St. Louis’ power play ranks 28th and has only scored 13 power play goals, which is the second-fewest goals in the league. 13th-ranked Chicago’s power play could also be successful against 27th-ranked St. Louis’ decisive offense, helping the Blackhawks keep pace with the Blues and potentially end their losing skid. Check out the NHL’s picks for the NHL Winter Classic at SportsLine.
How to make Blues vs. Blackhawks picks
SportsLine’s model builds on the total, projecting 5.5 combined goals. It also indicates that one side of the money line offers the best value. You can only get the pick at SportsLine.
So who wins the Blues over the Blackhawks, and which side of the money line offers the best value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the money line Blackhawks vs. Blues jump on Tuesdayall from the advanced model which has simulated this confrontation 10,000 times.
