St. Louis Blues vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, 12/7/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: St. Louis Blues vs Montreal Canadiens

Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025

Location: Bell Centre in Montreal, QC

TV: TSN2

Odds/Point Spread: Blues (+110) Canadiens (-132)

Bell Centre is the location where the Montreal Canadiens (14-9-3) will compete against the St. Louis Blues (9-12-7) on Sunday. The odds on this game have the Blues at +110 while the Canadiens are opening at -132. The over/under is set at 6.5.

The St. Louis Blues had a rough game after their 5-2 defeat against the Bruins in their previous contest . St. Louis compiled 4 penalty mins in this matchup. Moreover, they had 2 attempts on the power play but weren't able to score a goal. The Blues had a below average offensive performance in this defeat. For the matchup, they finished 2 out of the 39 shots they tried.

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While at even strength, the Blues have surrendered 82 goals while earning 57 when they are on offense. St. Louis Blues opponents have tallied 66 power play opportunities (32nd in hockey) and have tallied 16 goals in those chances. With regard to their scoring capabilities, the St. Louis Blues have accounted for 71 goals (28th in the league) this season and have surrendered 98. St. Louis has attempted 721 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 9.9%. For the season, they have scored 25 points and their points percentage comes in at .446. The Blues thus far have had 764 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .872. St. Louis steps onto the ice with 75 power play opportunities and they have scored 14 goals out of those advantages, earning them a rate of 18.67%.

The player between the pipes for this game is Joel Hofer. The opposition has been able to score 206 goals against Hofer in his pro hockey career and his goals against average is 2.78. Hofer has participated in 82 games during his NHL career. He has a save percentage of .904 for his 3,685 mins between the pipes. He has compiled an overall mark of 38-27-7 and he has gotten the start in 74 games. Over the course of his career, Hofer has compiled 41 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .554. Hofer has had 2,139 shot attempts against him and has gathered 1,933 saves.

In their last contest, Montreal played the Jets in an outing where the Canadiens got the tie by a score of 2-2. The Canadiens notched 2 goals out of the 31 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 1 chance on the power play in this one and netted 1 on that try.

So far this year, the Montreal Canadiens have 86 goals, 31 points, in addition to a points percentage of .596. They have allowed 92 goals to be scored by of a combination of 73 goals at even strength and 19 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Canadiens have accumulated 67 goals at even strength and 19 goals (9th in pro hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have earned 72 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 26.39%. Montreal has taken 648 shots (31st in hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 13.27%, while allowing their opponents 722 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 77.38% on their oppositions 84 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage comes in at 87.3%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Jakub Dobes in goal. His opponents are averaging 2.93 goals per game and he has surrendered 82 goals in total. Dobes' quality start rate is 57.1% and he has accumulated 16 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He got the starting nod in 28 contests and has been on the ice for 882 mins. Dobes is the owner of a career mark of 16-7-5 and has been in net for 30 games. He has recorded 746 stops out of the 828 shots taken against him, which gives him a percentage of .901.

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

Guy's Pick: Take St. Louis (+110)

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