In this article, we will formulate a Blackhawks vs Canadiens Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, December 18th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Montreal Canadiens Preview
The Canadiens have 38 points this season with a 17-12-4 record, and are 16-17 ATS and 21-9 in over/under. They have a 8-9-1 home record and a 9-3-3 road record and are sitting 4th in the Atlantic Division. They are coming off a 1-4 home loss to the Flyers, and their previous three games were a 4-1 home win against the Oilers, a 4-5 road overtime loss against the Rangers, and a 4-2 road win against the Penguins.
Offensively, the Canadiens are averaging 3.15 goals per game and are scoring 26.1% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.49 goals per game and are killing 76.9% of their opponent’s power plays.
Nick Suzuki leads the Canadiens with 37 points and 28 assists, while Cole Caufield leads the team in goals with 17. Jakub Dobes is the starting goalie for the Canadiens, and he has a 11-5-2 record, with 3.03 GAA and .892 SV%. Jacob Fowler is the backup goalie and he has a 1-1-1 record, with 3.32 GAA and .885 SV%.
Chicago Blackhawks Preview
The Blackhawks have 32 points this season with a 13-14-6 record, and are 25-8 ATS and 14-18 in over/under. They have a 7-6-3 home record and a 6-8-3 road record and are sitting 6th in the Central Division. They are coming off a 2-3 road loss to the Maple Leafs, and their previous three games were a 0-4 home loss against the Red Wings, a 2-3 road loss against the Blues, and a 3-0 home win against the Rangers.
Offensively, the Blackhawks are averaging 2.82 goals per game and are scoring 21.3% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.00 goals per game and are killing 83.9% of their opponent’s power plays.
Connor Bedard leads the Blackhawks with 44 points, also leading the team in goals with 19 and assists with 25. Spencer Knight is the starting goalie for the Blackhawks, and he has a 10-8-5 record, with 2.55 GAA and .914 SV%. Arvid Soderblom is the backup goalie and he has a 3-6-1 record, with 3.84 GAA and .876 SV%.
Chicago Blackhawks @ Montreal Canadiens Betting Trends: December 18, 2025
Why the Montreal Canadiens will win
- The Blackhawks have lost each of their last four road games.
- The home team has won five of the Blackhawks’ last six games.
- The Canadiens have covered the puck line in four of their last five games following a home loss.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four road games.
- The Canadiens have won the third period in each of their last seven home games against Western Conference opponents when leading after the second period.
Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win
- The Canadiens have lost six of their last seven games as favorites.
- The underdogs have won four of the Canadiens’ last five games at Bell Centre.
- The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Canadiens have lost the third period in seven of their last eight night games against opponents on a losing streak.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Blackhawks’ last six games against the Canadiens following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the last seven games between the Blackhawks and Canadiens at Bell Centre have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last 14 home games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last six games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Alexandre Texier has scored a goal in three of the Canadiens’ last four games.
- Nick Suzuki has recorded an assist in each of the Canadiens’ last four games against Central Division opponents.
- Cole Caufield has recorded at least one point in 10 of the Canadiens’ last 11 games against Central Division opponents.
- Cole Caufield ranks T1st in the league for Game Winning Goals (5) this season.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Tyler Bertuzzi has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances with his team as a road underdog against the Canadiens.
- Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one assist in each of his last seven appearances with his team as an underdog against the Canadiens.
- Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances with his team as an underdog against the Canadiens.
- Tyler Bertuzzi is the only player in the league to have recorded a power play point in six or more consecutive appearances this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Montreal Canadiens rank T31st in the league for goals against per game this season (3.48).
- The Montreal Canadiens rank 4th in the league in power play percentage this season (26.09%).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 4th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (83.93%).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 25th in the league for goals per game this season (2.82).
Blackhawks vs Canadiens Prediction
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Canadiens won 3-2 on the road and are 5-2 in their last 7 meetings against the Blackhawks. Under is 7-2-1 in their last 10 meetings.
In this Blackhawks vs Canadiens Prediction, the Canadiens are coming as -182 home favorites. The Canadiens have been the better team this season and are facing a Blackhawks team that has been struggling lately, as they are 1-5 in their last 6 games, having lost four consecutive road games. Montreal has been struggling lately, but their offense has been more consistent, as they have scored 4 goals in three of their last four games and have a better power play this season. I like the value with the home team in this matchup, so take the Canadiens on the moneyline in this one.