The Chicago Blackhawks (17-18-7) will try to extend a three-game win streak when they play the St. Louis Blues (17-18-8) at home on Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 9:30 p.m. ET on TNT.

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Here's our prediction for who will secure the win in Wednesday's matchup.

The Blackhawks have put up 25 goals during their past 10 games, while giving up 33 goals. A total of 25 power-play opportunities during that time have turned into five power-play goals (20.0%). They are 4-5-1 over those games.

Blues vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final score of Blackhawks 4, Blues 2.

Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+110)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.0 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Blues Splits and Trends

The Blues are -8-8 in overtime contests as part of a 17-18-8 overall record.
In the 19 games St. Louis has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 11-2-6 record (good for 28 points).
Looking at the nine times this season the Blues ended a game with only one goal, they have a 2-5-2 record, good for six points.
St. Louis has taken nine points from the 14 games this season when it scored two goals (3-8-3 record).
The Blues are 12-4-3 in the 19 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 27 points).
In the 15 games when St. Louis has scored a single power-play goal, it registered 19 points after finishing 7-3-5.
In the 16 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, St. Louis is 6-8-2 (14 points).
The Blues have been outshot by opponents 26 times, and went 11-10-5 (27 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks have a record of 17-18-7 this season and are 4-7-11 in overtime games.
Chicago has earned 16 points (6-7-4) in its 17 games decided by one goal.
This season the Blackhawks recorded just one goal in five games and they lost every time.
Chicago has nine points (3-5-3) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
The Blackhawks have scored more than two goals 23 times, earning 32 points from those matchups (14-5-4).
This season, Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in 18 games and registered 20 points with a record of 8-6-4.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 7-4-3 (17 points).
The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 27 games, going 10-13-4 to register 24 points.

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