St. Louis Blues
Chicago opens United Center without Connor Bedard, while St. Louis arrives on the third stop of a season-opening road trip. The betting tension is clear: healthier Blues depth against the Blackhawks' home-opener boost and upgraded veteran support.
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| Sportsbook | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | STL +1.5 CHI -1.5 | STL -110 CHI -110 | O 5.5 U 5.5 |
Injury Report
Chicago's major betting-impact absence is Connor Bedard, who underwent left-shoulder surgery July 8 and is expected back in November, leaving him out for this Oct. 6 home opener. He led the Blackhawks with 75 points in 69 games last season. St. Louis has no listed NHL roster injuries in current public reports, giving the Blues the cleaner health profile.
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Key Matchup Edge
St. Louis owns the cleaner early matchup because Chicago is expected to be without Bedard, its 75-point leader, while the Blues return Thomas and add McTavish and McMichael to a deeper top six. Chicago can counter with Kane's return and Knight in net, but the Blues have more proven scoring continuity available for opening week.
3 Things to Watch
- Chicago offense without Connor Bedard
- St. Louis top-six chemistry
- Spencer Knight against Blues pressure
Betting Breakdown
St. Louis enters this Oct. 6 Central Division matchup with the more stable offensive profile. The Blues finished 2025-26 at 37-33 with 12 overtime losses, won their final four games, and return a top line built around Robert Thomas, Dylan Holloway and Jimmy Snuggerud. Adding Mason McTavish and Connor McMichael should give Jim Montgomery more scoring depth after St. Louis ranked 24th at 2.80 goals per game last season. Chicago improved its roster with Patrick Kane and Bowen Byram, but the home opener comes during Connor Bedard's expected recovery from left-shoulder surgery. Bedard led the Blackhawks with 75 points, so his absence shifts more creation toward Kane, Frank Nazar and Chicago's young forwards. The Blackhawks were an excellent 49-33 against the puck line last season despite a 29-39 regulation-loss record, which argues against dismissing them as a home underdog. Still, St. Louis' healthier lineup and late-season momentum create the cleaner side unless the market becomes too expensive.
St. Louis Betting Outlook
St. Louis missed the 2026 playoffs by four points but closed with four straight wins and went 17-5-3 after the Olympic break. Thomas remains the offensive driver after 64 points in 64 games, while Holloway and Snuggerud give the top line pace and finishing. McTavish and McMichael were added to improve a group that ranked 24th in scoring last season, and the Blues currently carry no listed NHL roster injuries. The concern is schedule placement: Chicago is the third stop of a season-opening road trip after games in Dallas and Colorado. If St. Louis manages fatigue and avoids giving Chicago transition chances, its deeper forward group should generate the better five-on-five profile.
Chicago Betting Outlook
Chicago's home opener is built around a reshaped roster and a major absence. Bedard, who led the club with 75 points in 69 games, is expected to be out until November after July shoulder surgery. Kane's return adds elite puck distribution and power-play experience, while Byram strengthens a young defense and Knight gives the Blackhawks a legitimate last line of resistance after ranking among the league leaders in high-danger saves. Chicago also finished 49-33 against the puck line last season, a reminder that it often stayed inside market expectations despite finishing last in the Central. The home crowd helps, but replacing Bedard's shot volume and creation is the central betting question.
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St. Louis Blues vs Chicago Blackhawks FAQ
What is the current spread for St. Louis Blues vs Chicago Blackhawks?
The current home spread is CHI -1.5, while the away spread is STL +1.5.
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The spread opened at CHI -1.5 and is now CHI -1.5.
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The current moneyline is STL -110 / CHI -110.
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The moneyline opened at STL -110 / CHI -110 and is now STL -110 / CHI -110.
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The current total is 5.5.
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St. Louis owns the cleaner early matchup because Chicago is expected to be without Bedard, its 75-point leader, while the Blues return Thomas and add McTavish and McMichael to a deeper top six. Chicago can counter with Kane's return and Knight in net, but the Blues have more proven scoring continuity available for opening week.
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