<p>The NHL regular season continues with the St. Louis Blues visiting the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center. Both teams share similar records, with the Blues standing at 17-18-8 and the Blackhawks at 17-18-7. This game is set to take place on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 9:30 PM, and will be broadcast on TNT.</p> <p>The Blues, coached by Jim Montgomery, are ranked 12th in the Western Conference and 6th in the Western Central Division. On the other hand, the Blackhawks, led by Jeff Blashill, are 13th in the conference and 7th in the division. Both teams are looking to improve their standings as the season progresses.</p> <h2>Blues vs Blackhawks Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NHL</li><li>Teams: St. Louis Blues vs. Chicago Blackhawks</li><li>Venue: United Center</li><li>Date: January 7, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: St. Louis Blues -125, Chicago Blackhawks +104</li></ul> <h2>St. Louis Blues Team Preview</h2> <p>The St. Louis Blues have been on a rollercoaster recently. They won their last two games, beating the Montreal Canadiens 2-0 and the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3. However, before these wins, they faced a tough loss against the Colorado Avalanche with a score of 6-1.</p> <p>Robert Thomas and Alexey Toropchenko have been key players for the Blues. Thomas scored in their game against the Canadiens and has 10 goals and 20 assists this season. Toropchenko provided an assist in the same game and also contributed in their game against the Golden Knights.</p> <p>In the net, Jordan Binnington played a significant role in the recent victories. He stopped all 25 shots for a shutout against the Canadiens. Though he faced challenges in the loss to the Avalanche, his overall performance has been crucial for the Blues.</p> <h2>Chicago Blackhawks Team Preview</h2> <p>The Chicago Blackhawks have been on a roll in their recent games. They secured a 3-2 win against the Vegas Golden Knights with Tyler Bertuzzi leading the way by scoring all three goals. Spencer Knight, though not recording any saves in this game, has been a key player in previous matches.</p> <p>In another close game, the Blackhawks defeated the Washington Capitals 3-2. Spencer Knight made 32 saves, showing his strength in the net. Andre Burakovsky contributed with an assist, while Teuvo Teravainen added a goal to the scoreboard.</p> <p>The team has also showcased strong performances against the Dallas Stars with a 4-3 victory. The Blackhawks scored two power-play goals, with Ilya Mikheyev netting two goals. Spencer Knight made 22 saves, helping to secure the win.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The St. Louis Blues are favored to win with a moneyline of -125. The Chicago Blackhawks have a moneyline of +104. Given the Blues' status as favorites and their stronger defensive stats, picking the Blues to win is a solid choice.</p> <p>The over/under line is set at 5.5 goals. Both teams have solid goaltending stats, with the Blues ranked 23rd in goals against and the Blackhawks ranked 15th. A projected score of 3-2 suggests a total of 5 goals, making the under 5.5 (-117) a reasonable pick.</p>

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