The Montreal Canadiens (17-17-3) have -122 moneyline odds to win when they visit the Chicago Blackhawks (12-24-2), who have +102 odds, on Friday, January 3 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Canadiens vs. Blackhawks Game Info & Odds
When: Friday, January 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois Favorite: Canadiens (-122) Underdog: Blackhawks (+102) Over/under: 6.5Canadiens vs. Blackhawks Prediction
Puck Line Pick:Blackhawks (+1.5) Pick OU:
Under (6.5) Score Prediction: Blackhawks 4 – Canadiens 3
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Canadiens and Blackhawks Betting Trends
Montreal and its opponent have posted more than 6.5 goals in 19 of 37 games this season. Chicago has played 13 games this season that finished with more than 6.5 goals. These teams average 5.5 goals per match combined, 1.0 less than this game’s total. These two teams give up 6.8 goals per game combined, 0.3 more than the over/under for this match. The Canadiens have been a moneyline favorite only two other times so far this season, and went 2-0 in those games. The Blackhawks have won 11, or 32.4%, of the 34 games they have played while the underdog this season.Canadiens Stats & Insights
The Canadiens are ranked 17th in the league with 112 goals this season, an average of 3.0 per contest. The Canadiens are ranked 26th in total goals against, allowing 3.4 goals per game (126 total) in league play. The team is ranked 23rd in goal differential at -14. The Canadiens convert 12.1% of their shots, ranking fourth in the NHL. The Canadiens’ players are looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 23.3 hits and 17.2 blocked shots per game. In the last 10 games, the Canadiens have gone 7-3-0 (85.0% of possible points). They have scored 37 goals during that stretch. Defensively, the Canadiens have allowed 28 goals (2.8 per game) in those 10 outings.Blackhawks Stats & Insights
The Blackhawks’ 95 total goals (2.5 per game) rank 30th in the NHL. The Blackhawks’ 129 total goals conceded (3.4 per game) rank 28th in the NHL. Their -34 goal differential ranks 31st in the league. The Blackhawks’ collective 9.8% shooting percentage ranks 25th in the league. The Blackhawks have not yet shut out an opponent this season. In their past 10 matchups, the Blackhawks have gone 3-7-0 to earn 65.0% of the possible points. They have averaged 2.8 goals per game (28 total) over that stretch. Over on the defensive end, the Blackhawks have allowed 4.0 goals per game (40 total) in those 10 matchups.Canadiens Key Players to Watch
Nicholas Suzuki has been a major player for Montreal this season, with 36 points in 37 games. Through 37 games, Cole Caufield has 19 goals and 15 assists. Samuel Montembeault (14-14-2) has a goals against average of 2.9 on the season, and 718 saves. His .902 save percentage ranks 32nd in the league.Blackhawks Key Players to Watch
Connor Bedard is an important part of the offense for Chicago, with 33 points this season. He has put up 10 goals and 23 assists in 38 games. Teuvo Teravainen’s 24 points this season, including seven goals and 17 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Chicago. Petr Mrazek has a record of 7-14-1 in 23 games this season, conceding 69 goals (3.2 goals against average) with 570 saves and an .892 save percentage, 47th in the league.Canadiens vs. Blackhawks Injuries
Canadiens: David Reinbacher: Knee (Out) Blackhawks: Alec Martinez: Neck (Questionable), Connor Murphy: Groin (Questionable), Laurent Brossoit: Knee (Out)You can check our live NHL lines for the latest NHL odds, including money lines, spreads, and over/under totals. Tip: If you want to check out how much you could win on a $10 bet if you parlayed today’s Canadiens vs. Blackhawks picks, don’t forget to check out our free parlay calculator. What is a parlay? Or even how to bet on hockey? Check out our complete guide to the best NHL betting sites.
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