St. Louis Blues vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 4/11/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: St. Louis Blues vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: Chicago Sports Network

The Chicago Blackhawks (28-36-14) host the St. Louis Blues (33-32-12) at United Center on Saturday.

The St. Louis Blues will look to clean up some issues after taking a 3-1 loss to the Avalanche in the last game they played. The Blues had a rough night on the offensive side of the ice in the defeat. While out there on the ice, they finished 1 of the 19 shots they attempted. Moreover, they had 3 power play chances but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. St. Louis recorded 2 penalty minutes in this outing.

St. Louis Blues opponents have recorded 212 power play opportunities (25th in pro hockey) and have earned 51 goals in those attempts. The Blues have had 2,127 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .889. St. Louis has tried 1,943 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.6%. While playing at even strength, the Blues have surrendered 186 goals while notching 170 of their own. St. Louis is sitting with 202 power play opportunities and they have tallied 35 goals out of those tries, earning them a percentage of 17.33%. For the season, they have recorded 78 points and their points percentage comes in at .506. In terms of their scoring capabilities, the St. Louis Blues have tallied 205 goals (29th in pro hockey) so far this year and have allowed 237.

The man in goal for this game is Joel Hofer. In his professional hockey career, Hofer has 61 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .592. He has a save percentage of .908 in his 3,759 minutes in the crease. Hofer has had 2,988 shot attempts taken against him and has gathered 2,714 total saves. The opposition has scored 274 goals versus Hofer in his pro career and his average for goals against per game is 2.66. He has accumulated a win-loss mark of 56-35-10 and he started in 103 games. Hofer has taken the ice for 112 matchups over the course of his professional hockey career.

In their last outing, Chicago went up against the Sharks in a game where the Blackhawks took the loss by a final of 3-2. They had 3 opportunities on the power play in this contest and converted 1 out of those tries. The Blackhawks recorded 2 goals out of the 29 shots on goal they pursued.

Chicago has attempted 1,916 shots (32nd in pro hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 10.39%, while allowing the opposition 2,364 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 83.91% on the other teams 230 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 89.4%. They have a tally of 222 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 18.02%. The Blackhawks have accumulated 159 goals at even strength and 40 goals (24th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 251 goals to be scored by of a combination of 214 goals at even strength and 37 goals while they had less men on the ice. So far this season, the Chicago Blackhawks have earned 199 goals, 70 points, and a points percentage of .449.

On the other side of the ice you will find Spencer Knight in net. Knight holds a lifetime record of 67-56-20 and has played in 147 games. Knight's quality start percentage sits at 52.6% and he has qualified for 72 quality starting assignments in his career. He is sitting with 3,738 stops out of the 4,130 shots attempted against him, which gives him a save % of .905. Opponents are averaging 2.86 goals/game and he has surrendered 392 goals overall. He has been a starter 137 games and has been on the ice for 5,165 minutes.

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

Guy's Pick: Take St. Louis

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