Blackhawks vs Canadiens Prediction and NHL Tips - 23 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 22, 2023, 3:25PM | Published: Dec 22, 2023, 10:16AM
The Chicago Blackhawks will face the Montreal Canadiens in NHL action at United Center on Saturday, starting at 12:30pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Blackhawks vs Canadiens game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Blackhawks vs Canadiens
Based on high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Chicago-Montreal NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Blackhawks a 51% chance of winning against the Canadiens at United Center.
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Blackhawks vs Canadiens: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NHL game at United Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Blackhawks $1.96, Canadiens $2.00
- Line: Blackhawks -1.5 ($3.08), Canadiens +1.5 ($1.36)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.20, Under $1.75
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Blackhawks at $1.96 and the Canadiens at $2.00.
The Blackhawks are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Canadiens, with odds of $3.08 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.36.
The Over/Under for Blackhawks vs Canadiens is set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.20 and odds for the Under at $1.75.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 55% chance of staying Under.
The best site for placing bets on the Blackhawks vs Canadiens game is Betfair, where you can bet against other NHL fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Blackhawks vs Canadiens: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Chicago at $1.96 with Betfair (51% probability)
- Line: Blackhawks -1.5 at $3.08 with Betfair
- Total Goals: Over 6.5 at $2.20 with Betfair
These Blackhawks vs Canadiens predictions are based on complex modelling and betting experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Even though the Canadiens are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Blackhawks -1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 6.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.20) that are available from Betfair.
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Blackhawks vs Canadiens: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Chicago vs Montreal on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Blackhawks vs Canadiens: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Blackhawks vs Canadiens? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Chicago's Connor Bedard is the most likely player to score the first goal in Blackhawks vs Canadiens.
Bedard has a 7.3% chance of scoring the first goal at United Center, while the Blackhawks star has a 37.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Blackhawks First Goal Scorer Tips
- Connor Bedard: 7.3% probability
- Cole Guttman: 5.1% probability
- Taylor Raddysh: 4.7% probability
- Ryan Donato: 4.7% probability
- Anthony Beauvillier: 4.5% probability
Canadiens First Goal Scorer Tips
- Nick Suzuki: 6.5% probability
- Cole Caufield: 6.3% probability
- Josh Anderson: 4.8% probability
- Sean Monahan: 4.6% probability
- Juraj Slafkovsky: 3.7% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Blackhawks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Connor Bedard: 37.6% probability
- Cole Guttman: 25.7% probability
- Anthony Beauvillier: 25.7% probability
- Taylor Raddysh: 24.6% probability
- Ryan Donato: 24.1% probability
Canadiens Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Nick Suzuki: 33.0% probability
- Cole Caufield: 32.4% probability
- Josh Anderson: 25.7% probability
- Sean Monahan: 23.6% probability
- Juraj Slafkovsky: 19.2% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Chicago vs Montreal match-up at United Center.
As always, check out our Best Bets to get betting tips on every NHL game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Blackhawks vs Canadiens: Preview
The match-up between the Blackhawks and Canadiens at United Center is scheduled to begin at 12:30pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Chicago Blackhawks vs Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Saturday 23 December 2023
- Time: 12:30pm AEDT
- Venue: United Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Chicago vs Montreal predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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