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Blues vs. Blackhawks Prediction and Odds (Bet on Few Goals in Central Division Showdown)

By Iain MacMillan

The Blues and Blackhawks will face-off for the final time this season on Sunday, February 27th.
The Blues and Blackhawks will face-off for the final time this season on Sunday, February 27th. / Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
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The St. Louis Blues have no chance of catching the Colorado Avalanche in the Central Division standings, but they can still lock up the No. 2 seed if they can keep their momentum going down the stretch. They enter this afternoon's game against the Chicago Blackhawks haveing won three-straight games, and are three points clear of the third place Wild.

The Blackhawks won their last time out, beating the Devils by a final score of 8-5. but their season is still all but over, and are already looking ahead to next year. The Blues have gone 2-1 against the Blackhawks this season, with the latest coming in a 5-1 victory on Feb. 12.

Let's take a look at the odds via WynnBET for the final meeting between these two teams this season.

Blues vs. Blackhawks Odds and Total

Moneyline:

  • Blues -165
  • Blackhawks +145

Puck line:

  • Blues -1.5 (+145)
  • Blackhawks +1.5 (-175)

Total:

  • 6 (Over -105/Under -115)

Blues vs. Blackhawks Betting Trends

  • Blues are 5-1 in their last six games.
  • Blues are 6-1 in their last seven games against Blackhawks.
  • Blues are 5-2 in their last seven road games.
  • Blackhawks are 4-11 in their last 15 games.
  • Blackhawks are 1-7 in their last eight home games.

Blues vs. Blackhawks Prediction and Pick

If you're a fan of advanced analytics, like myself, then you're probably not a believer in the St. Louis Blues. They rank 26th in CORSI% over their last 25 games, as well as 28th in high danger scoring chances, and 16th in high danger scoring chances against. Not exactly the numbers you'd expect of a team that's in second place in its division.

In the same breath, it's tough to back a Blackhawks team that's also near the bottom in all of those categories. So instead, I'd look at the total and lean towards the UNDER 6.

Defense is the one thing that Chicago seems to do well this season, ranking fifth in the NHL in high danger scoring chances against. There's also very little risk of the Blackhawks filling the net, as they're 23rd in shooting percentage.

If you can stomach an under, it's the way to go in this one.

Lean: UNDER 6 (-115)

Iain is 36-33-1 (+1.29 units) with his NHL picks in 2022. Check out his detailed record here.

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