December 17, 2025 12:20 PM EST

NHL: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Montreal Canadiens 12/18/2025

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The Montreal Canadiens are slight 54.2 percent favorites over the Chicago Blackhawks. The Canadiens are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +4 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 28 shots on goal vs 24 shots for the Blackhawks. The Blackhawks goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 89.5% compared to the Canadiens goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 88.8%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Spencer Knight 25, Sam Montembeault 21 SHOTS: Connor Bedard 2.8, Cole Caufield 3.3 GOALS: Tyler Bertuzzi 0.66, Cole Caufield 0.69 PTS: Connor Bedard has a 54% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Nick Suzuki has a 50% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Chicago Blackhawks

Chicago BlackhawksRECORDMontreal CanadiensRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road6-11, 35% -178Record at Home8-10, 44% -330Chicago Blackhawks
VS Montreal Canadiens0-1, 0% -100VS Chicago Blackhawks1-0, 100% 75Montreal Canadiens
vs Team .500 or Better4-9, 31% -381vs Team Under .50015-8, 65% 548Montreal Canadiens
Record As Road Underdog6-11, 35% -178Record As Home Favorite6-8, 43% -336Chicago Blackhawks
After 1 or More Days Off13-17, 43% -169After 1 or More Days Off14-13, 52% -1623Chicago Blackhawks

PAST 30 DAYS

Chicago BlackhawksRECORDMontreal CanadiensRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road1-6, 14% -441Record at Home3-5, 38% -210Montreal Canadiens
VS Montreal Canadiens0-0 No GamesVS Chicago Blackhawks0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team Under .5002-3, 40% -25vs Team Under .5003-4, 43% -89Chicago Blackhawks
Record As Road Underdog1-6, 14% -441Record As Home Favorite1-3, 25% -216Montreal Canadiens
After 1 or More Days Off4-8, 33% -500After 1 or More Days Off5-6, 45% -202Montreal Canadiens

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Chicago BlackhawksRECORDMontreal CanadiensRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD9-8, 53% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME11-4, 73% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS4-3, 57% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS5-2, 71% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON14-12, 54% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-19, 46% OverUNDER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home9-14, 39% OVEROpp Averages <2.8 G on Road6-3, 67% OVERUNDER

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SIDE VALUE - Chicago Blackhawks Road Games: 5-12, 29% -450 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 9-9, 50% -46 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Chicago Blackhawks Road Games: 1-6, 14% -470 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 4-4, 50% +4

MONEY LINE - Chicago Blackhawks Road Games: 10-7, 59% -135 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 10-8, 56% 99 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Chicago Blackhawks Road Games: 5-2, 71% +73 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 4-4, 50% +4

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Chicago Blackhawks Road Games: 9-8, 53% + 19 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 5-13, 28% -845 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Chicago Blackhawks Road Games: 4-3, 57% + 64 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 2-6, 25% -418

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