Blues vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - February 8

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The St. Louis Blues (24-26-5) will try to stop a five-game home losing streak when they play the Chicago Blackhawks (17-31-6) on February 8 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a peek at which club we think will come out on top in Saturday's action on the ice.

Over the last 10 games for the Blackhawks (3-3-4), their offense has totaled 31 goals while their defense has given up 31 goals. They have had 22 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored seven goals (31.8%).

Blues vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projections model for this contest predicts a final result of Blues 4, Blackhawks 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Blues (-253)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Blues (-1.5)

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Blues Splits and Trends

  • The Blues are 7-5-12 in overtime matchups on their way to a 24-26-5 overall record.
  • In the 23 games St. Louis has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 11-7-5 record (good for 27 points).
  • Looking at the 12 times this season the Blues finished a game with only one goal, they have a 1-9-2 record, good for four points.
  • St. Louis has taken eight points from the 16 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (3-11-2 record).
  • The Blues have scored at least three goals in 25 games (20-4-1, 41 points).
  • In the 20 games when St. Louis has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 7-11-2 to register 16 points.
  • In the 19 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, St. Louis is 9-10-0 (18 points).
  • The Blues' opponents have had more shots in 31 games. The Blues finished 12-15-4 in those contests (28 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

  • The Blackhawks have earned a record of 2-6-8 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall mark of 17-31-6.
  • Chicago has earned 11 points (3-8-5) in its 16 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Blackhawks scored just one goal in 10 games and they finished 0-9-1 in those matchups.
  • When Chicago has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned six points (2-15-2 record).
  • The Blackhawks have scored more than two goals in 25 games, earning 33 points from those contests.
  • This season, Chicago has recorded a lone power-play goal in 16 games and registered 13 points with a record of 6-9-1.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 3-9-0 (six points).
  • The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents 41 times this season, and earned 32 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Blues Rank Blues AVG Blackhawks AVG Blackhawks Rank
27th 2.65 Goals Scored 2.65 27th
17th 3.02 Goals Allowed 3.41 30th
29th 26.6 Shots 24.8 32nd
18th 28.7 Shots Allowed 31.6 30th
22nd 19.35% Power Play % 24.81% 9th
30th 71.11% Penalty Kill % 81.76% 9th

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