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St. Louis Blues vs Chicago Blackhawks Game Preview
Two Central Division rivals collide Wednesday night as the St. Louis Blues host the Chicago Blackhawks at the Enterprise Center. Both clubs are coming off momentum-building wins, but only one will keep pace early in the Western race.
The puck drops at 9:30 PM ET on TNT, marking the first meeting of the season between these storied franchises.
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Line Movement and Odds
The Blues opened as -205 favorites, but heavy action on St. Louis pushed the line to -226. The total remains steady at 5.5 goals, reflecting early-season caution from bettors on both sides.
- Moneyline: Chicago +188 / St. Louis -226
- Puck Line: Chicago +1.5 (+114) / St. Louis -1.5 (-140)
- Total: Over/Under 5.5
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Matchup Breakdown
The Blackhawks (1-2-1) broke through with a 3-1 win over Utah, powered by rookie defenseman Artyom Levshunov and veteran leader Nick Foligno. Chicago has generated 79 shots on goal through four games and has quietly tightened up defensively with 95 hits and 52 blocks.
Goaltender Spencer Knight has been steady with an .889 save percentage on 80 stops in three appearances, giving the young roster a fighting chance nightly.
The Blues (2-1) answered a sloppy opener with two convincing wins, including a 5-2 victory over Vancouver. Jake Neighbours has scored in every game (3 G), while Robert Thomas and Jimmy Snuggerud have added offensive balance. Between the pipes, Jordan Binnington has posted a 2.00 GAA and .925 save percentage, stabilizing the Blues’ crease.
Expect physicality — these teams combined for 186 hits and 103 blocks already this season.
Injuries and Conditions
Chicago Blackhawks
- Joey Anderson (RW) — Out (undisclosed)
- Laurent Brossoit (G) — Out (hip)
- Landon Slaggert (RW) — Out (lower body)
- Shea Weber (D) — Out (lower body)
St. Louis Blues
- Zach Dean (C) — Out (personal)
- Torey Krug (D) — Out (ankle)
- Oskar Sundqvist (C) — Out (lower body)
- Alexey Toropchenko (RW) — Out (lower body)
Both teams are missing veteran depth, but St. Louis retains the edge in blue-line stability.
Betting Trends
- Chicago is 2-1 ATS in its last 3 games.
- Chicago is 0-3 O/U in its last 3 (unders hitting 100%).
- St. Louis is 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in its last 3 games.
- The Blues are 2-1 O/U overall and undefeated as underdogs this year.
Best Bets and Prediction
St. Louis has shown early cohesion under coach Jim Montgomery, while Chicago’s youth continues to grow game by game. The Blues’ defensive structure and Binnington’s steadiness should carry them through at home.
- Moneyline Lean: St. Louis -226
- Puck Line Lean: St. Louis -1.5 (-140)
- Total Lean: Under 5.5 (+103)
- Projected Score: St. Louis 3 – Chicago 2
The under is supported by both teams’ low-scoring trends and quality goaltending.
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Handicappers and Service Plays
The early public is backing St. Louis heavily, but sharp bettors are split on the puckline. Consensus handicappers on ScoresAndStats favor Blues ML and Under 5.5, citing the team’s defensive edge and home-ice control.
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