Chicago Blackhawks vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Blackhawks vs Canadiens

The Chicago Blackhawks go up against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, December 18.

The Canadiens look value on the 3-Way Moneyline and our prediction is that they will claim a victory over the Blackhawks. We’re happy to take the -110 that the home team win in 60 minutes.

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Chicago Blackhawks have now lost four straight road games. When they last took to the ice, Toronto Maple Leafs won 3-2 at Scotiabank Arena. Wyatt Kaiser and Jason Dickinson scored one goal each.

Montreal Canadiens lost their last game, being beaten at home to Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 at Bell Centre. Habs had 22 shots and Alexandre Texier scored the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Habs beat the Hawks in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 3-2 scoreline at United Center. Both teams have won five games when it comes to the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Spencer Knight (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	10-8-5	2.6	.914	2

Jakub Dobes (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	11-5-2	3	.892	0

3 wins, 6 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.1 goals from 25.9 shots on goal, with a 15.2% powerplay efficiency. The Hawks have given up 3.4 goals from 29.3 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.2%.

Connor Bedard is the top points scorer with 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists, with Tyler Bertuzzi racking up 6 points, 4 goals and 2 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Spencer Knight have a 2.71 goal against average with a .898 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Habs have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.4 goals from 25.8 shots on goal, with a 25.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.7 goals from 28.1 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.9%.

The top points scorer is Nick Suzuki with 10 points, 2 goals and 8 assists, while Lane Hutson is next in line after registering 9 points, 2 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Jakub Dobes have a 3.31 GAA with a .881 SV%.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction & Picks

We’ve broken down Chicago Blackhawks vs Montreal Canadiens from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.

Game Prediction

Montreal Canadiens should be able to outscore their opponents and our pick is to side with them on the 60-minute line. There is a tempting -110 for them to win this NHL clash in regulation time.

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Key Blackhawks vs Canadiens stats:

• Blackhawks have lost their last 4 games on the road.
• Blackhawks have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• Blackhawks have lost 12 of their last 20 games.

Canadiens 3-Way Moneyline Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Andre Burakovsky Under 1.5 Shots -149

Andre Burakovsky (Blackhawks) has had Under 1.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. This could happen again and there is betting odds of -149 when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager.

Latest Andre Burakovsky Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+300

First

+1900

Assists

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-250

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-161

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Correct Score Prediction

Blackhawks 2 - 5 Canadiens

Let’s take a chance on the +1400 available that the Canadiens secure a 5-2 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Blackhawks

Canadiens

1-0

Blackhawks

+5000

Canadiens

+4500

2-0

Blackhawks

+5000

Canadiens

+3500

2-1

Blackhawks

+1400

Canadiens

+1200

3-0

Blackhawks

+3500

Canadiens

+2200

3-1

Blackhawks

+2000

Canadiens

+1500

3-2

Blackhawks

+950

Canadiens

+750

4-0

Blackhawks

+5500

Canadiens

+2800

4-1

Blackhawks

+2000

Canadiens

+1150

4-2

Blackhawks

+1900

Canadiens

+1300

4-3

Blackhawks

+1200

Canadiens

+1000

5-0

Blackhawks

+10000

Canadiens

+4500

5-1

Blackhawks

+4000

Canadiens

+1800

5-2

Blackhawks

+2400

Canadiens

+1400

5-3

Blackhawks

+3000

Canadiens

+2200

5-4

Blackhawks

+2500

Canadiens

+2200

6-0

Blackhawks

+2500

Canadiens

+7000

6-1

Blackhawks

+9000

Canadiens

+4000

6-2

Blackhawks

+5000

Canadiens

+2500

6-3

Blackhawks

+4500

Canadiens

+2800

6-4

Blackhawks

+6600

Canadiens

+5000

6-5

Blackhawks

+6600

Canadiens

+5500

7-0

Blackhawks

+6600

Canadiens

+11000

7-1

Blackhawks

+6600

Canadiens

+7000

7-2

Blackhawks

+13000

Canadiens

+6000

7-3

Blackhawks

+9000

Canadiens

+5000

7-4

Blackhawks

+9000

Canadiens

+6600

7-5

Blackhawks

+14000

Canadiens

+11000

7-6

Blackhawks

+14000

Canadiens

+13000

8-1

Blackhawks

+14000

Canadiens

+12000

8-2

Blackhawks

+14000

Canadiens

+11000

8-3

Blackhawks

+14000

Canadiens

+12000

8-4

Blackhawks

+14000

Canadiens

+11000

8-5

Blackhawks

+14000

Canadiens

+14000

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Chicago Blackhawks vs Montreal Canadiens Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

With a 66% chance of securing victory, Montreal Canadiens are favorites for this game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -192. Chicago Blackhawks are the underdogs at +160 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

1.5 is the puck line and 5.5 is the total goals line. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. If you want to back Over 5.5, it’s -118.

There’s no shortage of betting options, with a wide range of game lines and team props offered for every matchup. Explore the top NHL sportsbooks to find the picks that deliver the best value.

Moneyline

Blackhawks

+160

Canadiens

-192

3-Way Moneyline

Blackhawks

+235

Tie

+330

Canadiens

-110

Puck Line

Blackhawks +1.5

-167

Canadiens -1.5

+136

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-104

Over 5.5

-118

Favorite Cole Caufield is available at +900 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in this player to score the last goal.

Player Goals

Cole Caufield (Canadiens)

First

+130

Anytime

+900

Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)

First

+170

Anytime

+1100

Tyler Bertuzzi (Blackhawks)

First

+190

Anytime

+1100

Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)

First

+250

Anytime

+1600

Zack Bolduc (Canadiens)

First

+260

Anytime

+1600

Frank Nazar (Blackhawks)

First

+270

Anytime

+1600

Oliver Kapanen (Canadiens)

First

+280

Anytime

+1700

Andre Burakovsky (Blackhawks)

First

+300

Anytime

+1900

Ivan Demidov (Canadiens)

First

+310

Anytime

+2000

Teuvo Teravainen (Blackhawks)

First

+320

Anytime

+2000

Brendan Gallagher (Canadiens)

First

+425

Anytime

+2200

Nick Lardis (Blackhawks)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

Ryan Greene (Blackhawks)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

Ilya Mikheyev (Blackhawks)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

Ryan Donato (Blackhawks)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

Owen Beck (Canadiens)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Josh Anderson (Canadiens)

First

+525

Anytime

+2800

Jake Evans (Canadiens)

First

+525

Anytime

+2800

Alexandre Texier (Canadiens)

First

+525

Anytime

+3000

Jason Dickinson (Blackhawks)

First

+625

Anytime

+3000

Noah Dobson (Canadiens)

First

+625

Anytime

+3000

Oliver Moore (Blackhawks)

First

+625

Anytime

+3000

Lane Hutson (Canadiens)

First

+650

Anytime

+3300

Joe Veleno (Canadiens)

First

+700

Anytime

+3500

Colton Dach (Blackhawks)

First

+800

Anytime

+3500

Matt Grzelcyk (Blackhawks)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Wyatt Kaiser (Blackhawks)

First

+1200

Anytime

+5500

Dominic Toninato (Blackhawks)

First

+1200

Anytime

+6000

Jayden Struble (Canadiens)

First

+1200

Anytime

+6600

Adam Engstrom (Canadiens)

First

+1400

Anytime

+5000

Player Assists

Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

+125

Lane Hutson (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

+110

Cole Caufield (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-145

Ivan Demidov (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-161

Tyler Bertuzzi (Blackhawks)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-227

Noah Dobson (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-222

Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-233

Frank Nazar (Blackhawks)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-233

Andre Burakovsky (Blackhawks)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-250

Teuvo Teravainen (Blackhawks)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-286

Zack Bolduc (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-323

Oliver Kapanen (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-345

Ryan Donato (Blackhawks)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-526

Ryan Greene (Blackhawks)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-556

Player Shots

Cole Caufield (Canadiens)

Over 2.5

-175

Under 2.5

+130

Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-161

Tyler Bertuzzi (Blackhawks)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+130

Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

Zack Bolduc (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

+110

Frank Nazar (Blackhawks)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+135

Oliver Kapanen (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

+105

Andre Burakovsky (Blackhawks)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-161

Ivan Demidov (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-110

Ilya Mikheyev (Blackhawks)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-105

Noah Dobson (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+130

Lane Hutson (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

+105

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago Blackhawks Stats

Montreal Canadiens Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.10 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.70 pts and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 4.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 25.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.4
• Blocks: 14.7
• Faceoff Wins : 24.5
• Hits: 15.3
• Giveaways: 14.5
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 26.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.9
• Blocks: 13.4
• Faceoff Wins : 25.4
• Hits: 14.1
• Giveaways: 16.2
• Takeaways: 5.1

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 25.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 8.8
• Blocks: 14.6
• Faceoff Wins : 25.8
• Hits: 22.2
• Giveaways: 13.8
• Takeaways: 3.5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 26.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 5.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 14.2
• Blocks: 14.6
• Faceoff Wins : 25.1
• Hits: 24.3
• Giveaways: 14.1
• Takeaways: 4.1

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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