Chicago Blackhawks vs St. Louis Blues Prediction, 12/12/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs St. Louis Blues

Date: Friday, December 12, 2025

Location: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO

TV: Fanduel Sports Network Midwest

Odds/Point Spread: Blackhawks (-122) Blues (+102)

Enterprise Center is the site where the St. Louis Blues (11-13-7) will attempt to beat the Chicago Blackhawks (13-11-6) on Friday. The odds on this game have the Blackhawks at -122 and the Blues are sitting at +102. The betting total comes in at 6.

The Chicago Blackhawks came out of this game feeling pretty good about themselves with a 3-0 victory over the Rangers in the last game they played. The Blackhawks had a middle of the road showing in the victory. For the game, they finished 3 of the 25 shots they tried. They also had 3 power play opportunities but weren't able to score a goal. Chicago garnered 6 mins in the box for this contest.

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Chicago Blackhawks opponents have earned 105 power play tries (3rd in the league) and have scored 17 goals in those attempts. The Blackhawks have had 920 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .903. Chicago has tried 763 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 11.7%. While at even strength, the Blackhawks have allowed the opponent to score 72 goals while scoring 69 on offense. Chicago has accumulated 90 power play chances and they have tallied 20 goals out of those advantages, earning them a rate of 22.22%. For the season, they have earned 32 points and their points percentage comes in at .533. Regarding their scoring, the Chicago Blackhawks have earned 89 goals (17th in the National Hockey League) for the year and have conceded 89.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Spencer Knight. The opposition has scored 304 goals against Knight in his pro hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.87. Knight has been in net for 116 contests throughout his professional hockey career. He has a save percentage of .906 during his 5,088 minutes guarding the cage. He has compiled a mark of 59-39-14 and he has started in 106 games. Over the course of his pro career, Knight has tallied 56 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .528. Knight has had 3,246 shots taken against him and has accrued 2,942 total saves.

When they were on the ice last, St. Louis faced the Bruins in a game where the Blues were on the wrong end of the score by a score of 5-2. They had 2 opportunities on the power play in this outing and earned 1 out of those chances. The Blues recorded 2 goals out of the 26 shots on goal they were seeking.

St. Louis has put up 785 shots (24th in hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 10.06%, while allowing their opponents 863 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 77.92% on their opponents 77 tries on the power play, and their save percentage is 87.6%. They have recorded 81 chances on the power play and they have a power play rate of 19.75%. The Blues have earned 63 goals at even strength and 16 goals (20th in the league) while on the power play. They have permitted 107 goals to be scored by of a combination of 90 goals at even strength and 17 goals while they had less men on the ice. For the season, the St. Louis Blues have earned a total of 79 goals, 29 points, as well as a points percentage of .468.

Across the rink you will find Joel Hofer patrolling the crease. His opponents are averaging 2.78 goals per game and he has allowed 211 goals in total. Hofer's quality start rate comes in at 55.3% and he has accumulated 42 quality starts in his career. He was named a starter in 76 games and has played for a total of 3,690 minutes. Hofer has a career mark of 39-28-7 and has played in 84 games. He has a tally of 2,000 stops out of the 2,211 shots attempted against him, giving him a percentage of .905.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Chicago (-122)

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