St. Louis Blues vs Montreal Canadiens, Picks and Prediction for Sunday December 7, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Montreal Canadiens (15-9-3) will host the St. Louis Blues (10-12-7) on Sunday. Both teams enter this matchup playing the second game of a back-to-back set, creating a quick-turnaround showdown in Montreal. The Blues snapped a short skid with a tight road win on Saturday against the Senators, while the Canadiens got a shootout victory against the Maple Leafs. Check out more free NHL picks and other sports at Winners and Whiners.
Blues are off a win
St. Louis managed to end its two-game losing streak by grinding out a 2β1 win in Ottawa on Saturday, but this team still comes into Montreal with plenty of concerns. The Blues remain one of the leagueβs least productive offenses, ranking 31st in goals per game and struggling badly to finish chances, sitting 27th in shooting percentage. Their road issues continue to define them, with just five wins in their last 21 away games.
Defensively, St. Louis hasnβt been sharp enough to compensate for its scoring problems. They sit 25th in goals allowed and 26th in opponent shooting percentage, allowing too many clean looks in high-danger areas. With Joel Hofer playing Saturday, the Blues are expected to turn to Jordan Binnington for this contest. He carries a 6-7-5 record with a 3.31 goals-against average and an .874 save percentage, numbers that reflect his own inconsistency and the soft defensive play in front of him.
St. Louis has also struggled against stronger opposition, going just 2β8 in their last ten games versus teams with winning records.
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Canadiens pulled off the upset on Saturday
Montreal enters this game playing with confidence after picking up back-to-back shootout victories, including an impressive underdog win over Toronto on Saturday.
Montreal ranks eighth in goals per game and sits second in the NHL in shooting percentage. Defensively, Montreal remains a work in progress, ranking 28th in goals allowed. They also sit 28th in opponent shooting percentage, often allowing too many quality attempts. However, their offensive punch has been enough to overcome those lapses on many nights, especially against struggling teams.
With Jakub DobeΕ‘ starting Saturday, the Canadiens are expected to turn to Sam Montembeault for the second leg of the back-to-back. Montembeault is 5-6-1 with a 3.61 goals-against average and an .861 save percentage, but he benefits from playing behind an offense that can quickly erase deficits.
St. Louis Blues vs Montreal Canadiens Predictions
Blues vs Canadiens Moneyline Prediction:
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Montreal -133 (4 units)
With both teams on a back-to-back, I have to roll with the Candiens. Montreal has the superior offense and has gone 7-1 in their last eight games when playing for the fourth time in six days. With the Blues struggling both offensively and defensively, and losers in 16 of their last 22 road games, Montreal is the play.
Blues vs Canadiens Total Prediction:
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Over 5.5 (4 units)
Both teams will be starting goalies with subpar numbers, and the defensive form for each side points toward a game that will have plenty of scoring opportunities. Montreal ranks in the top-10 for goals scored and second in shooting percentage, while both defenses sit in the bottom third of the league. With tired legs, the over is the play.
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