Chicago at St. Louis

Chicago's offense is outstanding at home, but they are not nearly as potent away from their home ice. The UNDER is 6-2 in the Blackhawks’ last eight road games. This is the middle of a tough stretch playing four of five on the road. They take on a St. Louis team that plays good defense (2.7 goals per game allowed), but has offensive problems, coming in at No. 20 in scoring and No. 30 on the power play. Jaroslav Halak is in goal tonight for St. Louis: The Blues have just 3 goals in the last nine periods Halak has played and none in the first period of his last five starts. Overall, the club has averaged two goals per game in Halak's seven games. They play their best defense at home, as the Blues are 7-2 UNDER the total in their last nine home games. They are riding a 6-2 run UNDER the total and the UNDER is 5-0 in the Blues’ last five games when playing on two day’s rest. The UNDER is also 4-1 in the Blackhawks’ last five games as a road favorite. Play this one UNDER the total.