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Blues vs. Blackhawks prediction: Why St. Louis is favored to win Wednesday's NHL matchup [1/7/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get St. Louis Blues vs Chicago Blackhawks predictions for NHL Wednesday.
The Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues are scheduled to meet in the NHL at United Center on Wednesday, starting at 9:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model gives the Blues a slight edge with a 52% win probability over the Blackhawks.
This article offers further insights into Wednesday's Blues vs. Blackhawks matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Blues vs. Hawks prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NHL game between the Blues and Blackhawks 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Blues a 52% chance of beating the Blackhawks.
According to our model, the Blackhawks (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 51% chance of going over.
Blues vs. Blackhawks odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Blues | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+220) | +1.5 (-250) |
| Moneyline | -118 | -102 |
| Total | o5.5 (+105) | u5.5 (-125) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Blues vs. Blackhawks picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Blues -1.5 | +220 |
| Moneyline | Blues | -118 |
| Total | Over 5.5 | +105 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 5.5 total goals.
Blues vs. Blackhawks player props
Who will score a goal in Blues vs. Blackhawks?
According to our model, Tyler Bertuzzi is most likely to score an anytime goal in Blues vs. Blackhawks.
Our projections give Bertuzzi a 34.4% chance of scoring a goal at United Center, while the star is a 6.6% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
St. Louis Blues
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jordan Kyrou | 30.2% |
| Robert Thomas | 29.0% |
| Jake Neighbours | 26.7% |
| Pavel Buchnevich | 22.1% |
| Brayden Schenn | 20.8% |
Chicago Blackhawks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tyler Bertuzzi | 34.4% |
| Ryan Donato | 28.8% |
| Ilya Mikheyev | 27.6% |
| Teuvo Teravainen | 22.1% |
| Nick Foligno | 20.8% |
First goal scorer predictions
St. Louis Blues
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jordan Kyrou | 6.1% |
| Robert Thomas | 5.5% |
| Jake Neighbours | 4.5% |
| Brayden Schenn | 4.2% |
| Pavel Buchnevich | 4.0% |
Chicago Blackhawks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tyler Bertuzzi | 6.6% |
| Ryan Donato | 6.1% |
| Ilya Mikheyev | 5.0% |
| Teuvo Teravainen | 4.0% |
| Nick Foligno | 3.6% |
Blues vs. Hawks game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's matchup between the Blackhawks and Blues at United Center is scheduled to begin at 9:30 PM ET.
- Who: St. Louis Blues vs. Chicago Blackhawks
- Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Time: 9:30 PM ET/6:30PM PT
- Venue: United Center
Conclusion
We predict the Blues, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Blackhawks on Wednesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Blues vs. Blackhawks insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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