St. Louis vs Chicago Prediction
📣 After a crushing defeat by Nashville, St. Louis are set to host Chicago on home ice. Currently, both teams sit outside the top eight in the Western Conference: the hosts are in 13th place, while the visitors hold the 9th spot. It's crucial for both the Blues and the Blackhawks to improve their standings to remain in the playoff race.
Head-to-Head
📊 A statistical overview of the official matchups between St. Louis and Chicago:
- They have faced off in 56 games;
- The home team has secured 34 victories (including overtime), while the visitors have 22 wins;
- Goals scored: 187 for the home side, 159 for the visitors;
- Average total goals by period: 1st period - 1.63, 2nd period - 2, 3rd period - 2.21;
- Average total goals per game - 5.18.
The teams last met on 16 October 2025 at the St. Louis arena, with a final score of 3-8.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
St. Louis Blues Team Overview
The St. Louis Blues are still searching for consistency this season. In their last five games, the team has managed just two wins, highlighting their shaky form. On average, the Blues score 2.53 goals per game, but they concede quite a few as well-3.63 goals per game. They particularly struggle at home, allowing nearly four goals per game (3.88). The main issues for St. Louis are their unreliable defense and lack of discipline on the ice. However, there are some positives: statistically, they tend to perform well offensively at home against Chicago. The hosts often score more than two goals per game against the Blackhawks. Notably, key players like Kyrou, Krug, and Snuggerud are currently on the injury list, complicating the team's situation.
Match Results: St. Louis Blues
Chicago Blackhawks Team Overview
Chicago's games currently resemble a rollercoaster, with ups and downs alternating for the Illinois team at an alarming rate. Out of their last five games, they've managed to secure victory in only two, leaving the ice defeated on three occasions. This inconsistency hardly brings stability to the team. Offensively, the Blackhawks maintain an average of three goals per game, but that offers little comfort as their defense often falters, conceding nearly four goals per match. However, Chicago has an ace up their sleeve-the second period often becomes a stage for their resurgence. Between the 20th and 40th minutes, the visitors frequently show character and increase their tempo. Connor Bedard remains in the spotlight; the 20-year-old forward has already amassed 42 points, placing him alongside stars like Kucherov and Draisaitl.
Match Results: Chicago Blackhawks
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total meetings - 56;
- Number of first-period wins for the home team (on home ice) - 5; for the away team (on the road) - 8;
- Average total in the first period: 1.63;
- Today's home team averages 0.79 goals, while the visitors average 0.84.
First Period Stats: St. Louis Blues (home) vs Chicago Blackhawks (away)
- Number of games played in the tournament: 16 vs 15;
- Number of wins: 4 (25%) vs 2 (13.33%);
- Number of losses: 6 (37.5%) vs 4 (26.67%);
- Number of draws: 6 (37.5%) vs 9 (60%).
- Average goals scored: 0.75 vs 0.67;
- Average goals conceded: 1.06 vs 0.87.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 4 vs 1;
- Number of losses: 3 vs 3;
- Number of draws: 3 vs 6;
- Average total in the first period: 1.4 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.7) vs 1.2 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.8).
- The total in the first period has been over 1.5 goals in 7 of the last 8 head-to-head encounters between these teams.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 56;
- Home wins - 34, Away wins - 22.
- St. Louis cover the +1.5 spread at home in 14 of their last 16 meetings with Chicago.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Average total goals per match for the home team - 3.28, for the away team - 2.79;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 5.18;
- Both teams scored in the 1st period - 19 times;
- Both teams scored in the 2nd period - 21 times;
- Both teams scored in the 3rd period - 22 times.
Statistics: St. Louis Blues vs Chicago Blackhawks
- Tournament average total: 5.84 vs 5.77;
- Average goals scored: 2.55 vs 2.97;
- Average goals conceded: 3.52 vs 3.03;
- St. Louis Blues: average home total in the tournament - 2.44;
- Chicago Blackhawks: average away total in the tournament - 3;
- Last 10 games (average goals scored): 2.2 (home - 2) vs 2.3 (away - 1.8).
- St. Louis score more than 2.5 goals at home in 16 of their last 17 meetings with Chicago.
- St. Louis score more than 2.5 goals in 13 of their last 14 meetings with Chicago.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams enter this matchup eager to improve their standings and secure crucial points for playoff contention. Defensive frailties could lead to a high-scoring affair with plenty of goals. Based on the current form of both teams and their head-to-head statistics, we're likely to witness an open game with active exchanges of attacks right from the first period. Considering St. Louis's tougher schedule and their frequent early December slip-ups, we recommend a bet on Chicago to win, including overtime and shootouts. With the hosts missing Kyrou and Snuggerud, and taking into account the stellar performance of Chicago's young star, Connor Bedard, this bet seems well-founded.
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