Blues vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - Jan. 7

The Chicago Blackhawks (17-18-7) will aim to continue a three-game win streak when they take on 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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As hockey play continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which club we project to capture the win in Wednesday's game.

Over the last 10 contests, the Blackhawks have gone 4-5-1 while totaling 25 total goals (five power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 20.0%). They have conceded 33 goals.

Blues vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final tally of Blackhawks 4, Blues 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (-104)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Blues Splits and Trends

  • The Blues are 17-18-8 overall and -8-8 in overtime contests.
  • St. Louis is 11-2-6 (28 points) in its 19 games decided by one goal.
  • In the nine games this season the Blues scored only one goal, they went 2-5-2 (six points).
  • St. Louis has finished 3-8-3 in the 14 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering nine points).
  • The Blues have scored at least three goals 19 times, and are 12-4-3 in those games (to record 27 points).
  • In the 15 games when St. Louis has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 7-3-5 record (19 points).
  • In the 16 games when it outshot its opponent, St. Louis is 6-8-2 (14 points).
  • The Blues' opponents have had more shots in 26 games. The Blues went 11-10-5 in those matchups (27 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

  • The Blackhawks (17-18-7 overall) have posted a record of 4-7-11 in contests that have gone to OT this season.
  • Chicago has earned 16 points (6-7-4) in its 17 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Blackhawks recorded only one goal in five games and they lost every time.
  • Chicago has earned nine points (3-5-3 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
  • The Blackhawks have scored more than two goals in 23 games, earning 32 points from those contests.
  • This season, Chicago has scored a single power-play goal in 18 games has a record of 8-6-4 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 7-4-3 (17 points).
  • The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 27 games, going 10-13-4 to record 24 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Blues Rank Blues AVG Blackhawks AVG Blackhawks Rank
32nd 2.49 Goals Scored 2.76 26th
27th 3.35 Goals Allowed 3.12 17th
32nd 24.6 Shots 25.1 31st
16th 28.1 Shots Allowed 29.7 27th
24th 17.27% Power Play % 21.19% 12th
20th 78.38% Penalty Kill % 83.7% 4th

Blues vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: TNT
  • Live Stream: Watch this match on HBO Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois

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