Chicago Blackhawks vs St. Louis Blues Picks and Predictions for Friday December 12 2025
The Central Division heats up on Friday night as the Chicago Blackhawks travel to Enterprise Center to face the St. Louis Blues. Before we jump into the matchup, don’t forget to check today’s updated free NHL Picks for additional betting angles across the full slate.
Blackhawks vs Blues Betting Overview
Chicago enters the matchup at 13-11-6 (6-6-3 away) following a shutout win over the Rangers, while St. Louis sits at 11-13-7 (5-7-4 home) and continues to battle through a tough stretch of inconsistent play. Oddsmakers should have this close to even, with the Blues getting the slight home-ice bump.
This matchup features one elite superstar (Bedard) carrying his team versus a Blues squad struggling to score and defend at the same time.
Chicago Blackhawks Preview
Offense
Chicago lives and dies with Connor Bedard, who has been electric:
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42 points (19 G, 23 A)
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101 shots on goal
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8 power-play assists
Bedard’s individual brilliance boosts Chicago’s offense to 2.97 goals per game, but depth scoring remains limited.
Secondary contributors such as Ryan Donato and Philipp Kurashev are capable, yet the Hawks lean heavily on Bedard to generate sustained pressure.
Defense & Goaltending
Goaltending has been a stabilizing force:
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Spencer Knight — 2.62 GAA, .916 SV%, 2 shutouts
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Arvid Soderblom — 3.92 GAA, .877 SV%
Knight has been the clear No. 1 and gives Chicago a chance most nights.
Defensively, Chicago allows 31 shots per game, which is dangerous against stronger offenses—but St. Louis is far from that right now.
Recent Results
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W 3–0 vs NYR
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L 7–1 @ ANA
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L 6–0 @ LA
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W 2–1 @ LA
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L 4–3 SO @ VGK
The Blackhawks are 2-3 in their last 5, but the shutout win over the Rangers shows how good they can look when Knight is locked in.
St. Louis Blues Preview
Offense
The Blues’ scoring problems continue:
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2.55 goals per game (bottom-tier offensively)
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Only two players with more than 15 points
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Lack of finishing talent outside of Robert Thomas
Top performers:
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Robert Thomas — 20 points (6 G, 14 A)
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Dylan Holloway — team-high 8 goals
St. Louis ranks near the bottom in shots and scoring chances created.
Defense & Goaltending
Goaltending has been up and down:
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Jordan Binnington — 3.29 GAA, .875 SV%
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Joel Hofer — 3.18 GAA, .891 SV%
Neither has provided consistent stability.
The Blues allow 3.45 goals per game, mostly due to defensive breakdowns and extended time in their zone.
Recent Results
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L 5–2 vs BOS
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W 4–3 @ MTL
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W 2–1 @ OTT
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L 5–2 @ BOS
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L 4–1 vs ANA
St. Louis is 2-3 in its last 5, but the losses have been lopsided and concerning.
Blackhawks vs Blues Matchup Breakdown
Edge: Offense — Chicago
Bedard alone outproduces entire stretches of the St. Louis forward group.
Edge: Defense — Chicago
The Blues allow fewer shots but give up more goals due to weak goaltending.
Edge: Goaltending — Chicago
Knight has been excellent; the Blues do not have a comparable answer in net.
Edge: Special Teams — Chicago
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PP: 23.0%
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PK: 83.3% Chicago quietly has strong special teams.
Edge: Momentum — Chicago
Shutout win vs NYR is a confidence booster; Blues’ recent losses have been ugly.
Key Betting Trends
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Blues have lost 4 of last 5 home games.
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Blackhawks have hit the UNDER in 3 of their last 5.
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St. Louis allows 3+ goals in 9 of their last 12 matchups.
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Connor Bedard has 7 points in his last 5 games.
Picks & Predictions
When I break this one down, Chicago simply has the more dangerous player, the better goaltending, and the more reliable special teams. St. Louis can’t finish chances consistently, and their defensive lapses put their goalies in bad spots.
I expect Spencer Knight to remain solid and Bedard to find at least one big moment in this game. St. Louis struggles to push the pace, and Chicago has the better overall form heading into Friday night.
I’m backing the Blackhawks here — even on the road — because they match up well against a Blues team that hasn’t shown the ability to outscore mistakes.
- Best Pick: Blackhawks ML
- Secondary Lean: Under 6
- Prop Lean: Connor Bedard Anytime Goal
Final Score Prediction
Chicago Blackhawks 3, St. Louis Blues 2
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