The Blackhawks will play the Canadiens on Thursday, December 18th, 2025. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2025-26 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Chicago Blackhawks and Montreal Canadiens. The puck hits the ice on Thursday, December 18th, 2025. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Chicago Blackhawks currently have a 88.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Montreal Canadiens heading into this matchup with a 90.33 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Chicago Blackhawks - The Chicago Blackhawks have a 6-8-3 record as an away team, ranking them 7th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Chicago Blackhawks now rank 4th for away team losses.
- Home Montreal Canadiens - The Montreal Canadiens start this game with a 8-9-1 record as a home team. That puts them 6th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 2nd for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Chicago Blackhawks rank 18th (93) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Montreal Canadiens, currently rank 8th (106) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Chicago Blackhawks rank 14th (101) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Montreal Canadiens, they've given up 117 goals this season, ranking them 3rd in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Chicago Blackhawks have a 0-2 shootout win-loss record, with the Montreal Canadiens owning a 2-2 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Chicago Blackhawks have a 13-14-6 record and the Montreal Canadiens hold a 17-12-4 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! The Chicago Blackhawks...face the Montreal Canadiens in an epic showdown...on December 18th, 2025...
As we delve into the depths of the...2025-26 NHL season, both teams are...fighting for a crucial victory. The Blackhawks...stand at 13-14-6 with a 0.394 win percentage...
Meanwhile, the Canadiens hold a 17-12-4...record with a 0.515 win percentage and 38...points. The battle will be fierce...as these two teams clash on the ice...
Review each team's stats and standing...before the game begins...Have a look at this matchup's game...and player prop bets below...Consider placing a bet at BetRivers or BetMGM...
So gather round, fellow wizards and hockey...enthusiasts, and witness the magic unfold...on the ice. Learn how to bet on hockey...at SportsBetting3.com...May the best team emerge victorious...in this thrilling NHL showdown!
Best Blackhawks at Canadiens Odds
| Underdog Chicago Blackhawks | Favorite Montreal Canadiens |
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| Underdog Chicago Blackhawks | Favorite Montreal Canadiens |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Montreal Canadiens are the -185 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Blackhawks are the +150 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 5.5 -118 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $118 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 5.5 -102 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $102 to win $100 betting the under.
The Montreal Canadiens are -1.5 +135 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Chicago Blackhawks are +1.5 -165 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Blackhawks
Canadiens
12/18/25 7:08pm EST | +150-185 |
- Chicago Blackhawks bettors risk $100 to win $150 at +150 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Blackhawks is 40%.
- Montreal Canadiens bettors risk $100 to win $54.05 at -185 odds. The implied probability for Montreal Canadiens is 64.91%.
Chicago Blackhawks at Montreal Canadiens Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Blackhawks
Canadiens
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
12/18/25 7:08pm EST | Yes -150No +110Bet |
Blackhawks
Total Goals
CHI at MTL 12/18/25 7:08pm EST | 2.5 o -1102.5 u -125Bet |
Canadiens
Total Goals
CHI at MTL 12/18/25 7:08pm EST | 3.5 o +1003.5 u -140Bet |
Cole Caufield
To Score 3 Goals
CHI at MTL 12/18/25 7:08pm EST | Yes +3500Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Nick Suzuki
To Score 3 Goals
CHI at MTL 12/18/25 7:08pm EST | Yes +6000Bet |
Tyler Bertuzzi
To Score 3 Goals
CHI at MTL 12/18/25 7:08pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Canadiens | 39 | 21 | 12 | 6 | 0.538 | 48 | 19 | 130 | 131 | -1.0 | 10-9-1 | 11-3-5 | 2-4 | 6-1-3 | W1 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 39 | 14 | 18 | 7 | 0.359 | 35 | 13 | 108 | 127 | -19.0 | 7-8-4 | 7-10-3 | 1-3 | 2-7-1 | OT1 |
Chicago Blackhawks & Montreal Canadiens Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Blackhawks | +50000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Canadiens | +6000 Bet |
Chicago Blackhawks & Montreal Canadiens Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Chicago Blackhawks vs Montreal Canadiens NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, December 18th, 2025 at 7:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Chicago Blackhawks vs Montreal Canadiens Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Chicago Blackhawks vs Montreal Canadiens Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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