Blues vs Blackhawks Predictions, Odds & Player Props for 2025 Winter Classic

By Brady Trettenero in NHL Hockey
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- The St. Louis Blues (17-17-4) face the Chicago Blackhawks (12-23-2) in the 2025 Winter Classic at Wrigley Field
- We’ve made our Blues vs Blackhawks prediction for Tuesday, December 31, 2024
- Read below for Blues vs Blackhawks prediction and odds for today’s Winter Classic matchup on TNT
The St. Louis Blues (17-17-4) are heading to the Windy City to battle their longtime rivals, the Chicago Blackhawks (12-23-2), in the 2025 NHL Winter Classic. The game goes down December 31, 2024 at the iconic Wrigley Field, with puck drop set for 5:00 PM ET on TNT.
The Blues come in as -140 road favorites, while oddsmakers have set the total at 5.5 goals. The big question: Can Connor Bedard and the Hawks finally get their first Winter Classic win in front of what’s sure to be an amped-up home crowd?
Let’s dive into our Blues vs Blackhawks prediction for this outdoor showdown.
Blues vs Blackhawks Prediction
I’m rolling with the Blackhawks as +120 home underdogs in this one. Sure, Chicago’s sitting in the basement with a 12-23-2 record, but there’s something special about playing outdoors at Wrigley that could light a fire under this young team.
The Hawks are winless in four Winter Classic tries – a streak they’ll be desperate to snap in front of 40,000+ fired-up fans. Rookie sensation Connor Bedard has been on another level lately, putting up three goals and three assists in his last four games. The kid’s got 32 points already and seems built for these big moments.
Bedard has points in four-straight games and is set to become sixth youngest player in league history to appear in an outdoor game 🤯
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— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) December 31, 2024
St. Louis has been all over the place lately, going 4-4-2 in their last 10. Their defense has been leaky, sitting 21st in expected goals against per 60 minutes. They’ve given up four or more goals in three of their last six – not exactly what you want heading into a hostile environment.
The Blues have owned this rivalry recently, taking eight of the last 10 meetings. But outdoor games? They’re a different animal. Chicago’s speed could actually be a huge factor on the bigger ice surface.
At +118, I love the value on the Hawks here. Look for them to feed off the crazy atmosphere and finally get that Winter Classic monkey off their back.
Winter Classic Pick:
- Blackhawks ML (+118 at Caesars)
Blues vs Blackhawks Odds
Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
---|---|---|---|
STL Blues | -1.5 (+180) | -140 | Over 5.5 (-105) |
CHI Blackhawks | +1.5 (-220) | +118 | Under 5.5 (-115) |
The Blues are the favorites here at -140, meaning you’d need to bet $140 to win $100. The Blackhawks are home dogs at +118 – a $100 bet gets you $118 if they pull it off.
Want some puck line action? St. Louis is -1.5 (+180) if you think they win by two or more. Chicago’s +1.5 (-220) means they either win outright or lose by one.
The total sits at 5.5, with the over at -105 and under at -115. Looks like oddsmakers are thinking this might be a tight-checking affair.

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Odds as of December 31, 2024 at Caesars Sportsbook. Check out our Illinois sports betting apps page for more options.
Blues vs Blackhawks Player Props
Player | Anytime Goalscorer | Points (O/U) | Shots on Goal (O/U) |
---|---|---|---|
Jordan Kyrou (STL) | +180 | 1+ Pt (-170) | 2.5 (-170o/+115u) |
Dylan Holloway (CHI) | +225 | 1+ Pt (-112) | 2.5 (+104o/-152u) |
Pavel Buchnevich (STL) | +220 | 1+ Pt (-145) | 2.5 (+115o/-170u) |
Robert Thomas (STL) | +240 | 1+ Pt (-235) | N/A |
Connor Bedard (CHI) | +210 | 1+ Pt (-165) | 2.5 (-117o/-125u) |
Jake Neighbours (STL) | +270 | 1+ Pt (+108) | 1.5 (-141o/-104u) |
Taylor Hall (CHI) | +380 | 1+ Pt (+140) | 1.5 (-170o/+115u) |
Brayden Schenn (STL) | +330 | 1+ Pt (+109) | 1.5 (-188o/+127u) |
Seth Jones (CHI) | N/A | 1+ Pt (+119) | 2.5 (+108o/-158u) |
NHL player props odds as of Dec. 31 at Caesars. Check our NHL Player Props page for more options.

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Connor Bedard (CHI) – Anytime Goalscorer (+210)
Bedard’s been money for Chicago, leading the team with 10 goals and 32 points. The 19-year-old phenom has scored in three of his last four and is firing everything at the net lately, with consecutive 4 SOG games. At +210, this feels like solid value for a kid who lives for the spotlight.
Dylan Holloway (STL) – Over 2.5 Shots on Goal (+120)
Holloway’s turned into a real weapon for the Blues, sitting third with 13 goals. He’s been trigger-happy lately, averaging 3.2 shots over his last 10. He’s hit the over in four straight games and 12 of his last 21. Against a Hawks team that bleeds shots (29.9 per game, 5th-most in NHL), I like his chances to get at least three.
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— NHL (@NHL) December 24, 2024
Jordan Kyrou (STL) – Over 2.5 Shots on Goal (-170)
The juice isn’t great, but Kyrou’s been too hot to ignore. The Blues’ points leader (31) has been letting it fly, hitting this over in six of nine games. He put up two goals on four shots in his last outdoor game, and I expect him to be just as aggressive here.
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