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NHLFri 23 Oct, 20:00 United States time

Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks prediction

United Center

Montreal CanadiensAway
3.8 : 2.7
projected goals
Chicago BlackhawksHome
73%Canadiens
27%Blackhawks
Eagle safe pickBlackhawks +3
-397

Quick answer

Our prediction for Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks is Montreal Canadiens to win, with a 73% chance. We project Montreal Canadiens 3.8 and Chicago Blackhawks 2.7. Our best bet is Blackhawks +3 at -397.

Prediction
Montreal Canadiens to win
Chance
73%
Projected score
Montreal Canadiens 4, Chicago Blackhawks 3
Projected total
6.4 goals
Best bet
Blackhawks +3 at -397

Note: This is our view from the numbers, not a sure thing. One injury, one turnover or one late score can change any game.

The eagle's three picks

✓

Eagle safe pick

Blackhawks +3
80% chanceFair price -3972 units
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Eagle bold pick

Blackhawks to win
27% chanceFair price +2661 unit

Note: Safe is the bet most likely to win. Value is where the price pays more than it should. Bold pays more but loses more often. A unit is your normal stake.

Why we think this

  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Chicago Blackhawks 27% and Montreal Canadiens 73%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Chicago Blackhawks won 2 of their last 5 and Montreal Canadiens won 2 of their last 5. Both sides come in with a similar run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Chicago Blackhawks won 5 of their last 10 games at home. Montreal Canadiens won 5 of their last 9 on the road.

  4. 4
    Scoring

    Chicago Blackhawks score 2.5 goals a game and let in 3.7. Montreal Canadiens score 3.1 and let in 3.4. Their recent games average 6.2 and 6.5 goals in total.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 2 meetings, Chicago Blackhawks won 0 and Montreal Canadiens won 2. The last one ended Montreal Canadiens 4, Chicago Blackhawks 1.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Blackhawks +3 has a 80% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Note: Every reason here comes from real results and real prices. We do not guess and we do not copy tipsters.

What moved our number

Eagle 2.0 starts from results and prices, then reads four more things. Here is every change it made on this game.
  • Blackhawksrest between games-5%
  • Canadiensrest between games-5%
Corrected using our own settled bets

Note: Each reading is capped on purpose. Together they can never move an expected goal number by more than 12 percent. See the full method.

Match preview

Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks: Montreal Canadiens are favourites

By the EagleEyeOdds desk

The big picture

Chicago Blackhawks host Montreal Canadiens in the NHL on Fri 23 Oct, 20:00 at United Center. Our prediction for Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks is Montreal Canadiens to win, with a 73% chance. We project Montreal Canadiens 3.8 and Chicago Blackhawks 2.7. Our best bet is Blackhawks +3 at -397.

Chicago Blackhawks form

Chicago Blackhawks have 6 wins and 14 losses in their last 20 games, with 50 goals scored and 74 conceded. At home they have 5 wins and 5 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, L, L, W, L, newest first.

Montreal Canadiens form

Montreal Canadiens have 10 wins and 10 losses in their last 20 games, with 62 goals scored and 68 conceded. Away from home they have 5 wins and 4 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read W, W, L, L, L, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 2 times in our records. Chicago Blackhawks won 0, Montreal Canadiens won 2. Last time out it finished Montreal Canadiens 4, Chicago Blackhawks 1.

Our call

We expect Montreal Canadiens to score about 3.8 goals and Chicago Blackhawks about 2.7. That points to Montreal Canadiens to win. Our safest bet is Blackhawks +3 at -397. Our bold bet is Blackhawks to win at +266.

Note: This preview is written from our data and updates as new results and prices come in.

Team records

Last 20 games in all competitions.

BlackhawksCanadiens
Games played2020
Wins610
Losses1410
Goals scored5062
Goals conceded7468
Scored per game2.53.1
Conceded per game3.73.4
Home record5W 5L5W 6L
Away record1W 9L5W 4L

Note: W is a win and L a loss. A team with more games at home or away can look better or worse than it is.

Spread and total at every line

Blackhawks spreadCoversFair
Blackhawks +0.540%+151
Blackhawks +1.556%-129
Blackhawks +2.572%-254
Total goalsOverUnder
5.566%34%
6.549%51%
7.532%68%

Note: A spread gives one team a head start. Blackhawks +3.5 wins if Blackhawks win or lose by 3 or fewer. If the result lands exactly on the line, your stake comes back.

Latest news on these teams

All news
NHL

Predators Add Defenseman Jayden Struble in Trade With Canadiens

The Nashville Predators have acquired defenseman Jayden Struble from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a 2027 second round draft pick.

10 Oct 2026
NHL

Sabres Forward Jiri Kulich Hits Game Winner After Year Out With Blood Clot

Buffalo Sabres forward Jiri Kulich scored the game winner against Chicago after missing nearly a year with a career threatening blood clot.

4 Oct 2026

Questions people ask

Who will win Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks?

Our prediction for Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks is Montreal Canadiens to win, with a 73% chance. We project Montreal Canadiens 3.8 and Chicago Blackhawks 2.7. Our best bet is Blackhawks +3 at -397.

What is the projected score for Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks?

We project Montreal Canadiens 3.8 and Chicago Blackhawks 2.7, about 6.4 goals in total.

How are Chicago Blackhawks playing?

Chicago Blackhawks have 6 wins and 14 losses in their last 20 games, with 50 goals scored and 74 conceded. At home they have 5 wins and 5 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, L, L, W, L, newest first.

How are Montreal Canadiens playing?

Montreal Canadiens have 10 wins and 10 losses in their last 20 games, with 62 goals scored and 68 conceded. Away from home they have 5 wins and 4 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read W, W, L, L, L, newest first.

What happened when Chicago Blackhawks and Montreal Canadiens last met?

It ended Montreal Canadiens 4, Chicago Blackhawks 1. In the last 2 meetings Chicago Blackhawks won 0 and Montreal Canadiens won 2.

What is the best bet for Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks?

Blackhawks +3 at -397, with a 80% chance.

Note: Answers change as prices move. We check every game again every 30 minutes.

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