In this article, we will formulate an Avalanche vs Blackhawks prediction for this NHL game on Monday, March 10 at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks (20-35-9, 36-28 ATS) are not playing well after losing seven of the previous ten games. The Blackhawks were on a three-game home stand during which they beat the Kings and Hockey Club, while they lost to the Senators. Chicago opened a four-game road trip with a 3-2 overtime loss to the Nashville Predators. The Blackhawks are at the bottom of the Central Division Standings with 49 points, six behind the Predators and even 43 behind the leaders Winnipeg Jets.
The Blackhawks score 2.77 goals per game on average (25th), while they concede 3.47 GPG (29th). This season, Connor Bedard leads the team with 52 points (17 G and 35 A). Teuvo Teravainen also has 50 points (15 G and 35 A), while Ryan Donato chips in with 48 points (23 G and 25 A).
Arvid Soderblom (8-15-7) is expected to start for the Blackhawks at the goal on Monday against the Avalanche. The 25-year-old is allowing 3.05 goals per game this year with a .905 SV% and without shutouts.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
The Colorado Avalanche (38-24-2, 28-36 ATS) are enjoying their home stand and will be looking to close it in style. The Avalanche won the opening five of their six-game homestay, defeating the Devils, Wild, Penguins, Sharks, and Maple Leafs, scoring 5+ goals in four of those victories. The Avs are 3rd in the Central Division Standings with 78 points, two more than the Wild and 14 behind the top-placed Winnipeg Jets.
The Avalanche average 3.36 goals per game this year (6th), while they allow 2.95 GPG (16th). Nathan MacKinnon leads the team with 100 points (27 G and 73 A). Cale Makar contributes 75 points (24 G and 51 A), while Artturi Lehkonen has 40 points (26 G and 14 A).
Mackenzie Blackwood (24-16-5) will likely take his place in the cage for the Avs on Monday against the Blackhawks. The 28-year-old is allowing 2.54 goals per game this year with a .914 SV% and three shutouts.
Why the Avalanche will beat the Blackhawks
- The Avalanche have won each of their last seven home games.
- The Blackhawks have lost 25 of their last 27 road games against Central Division opponents.
- The Avalanche have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games at Ball Arena.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven night games at Ball Arena.
- The favorites have won the second period in 12 of the last 13 games between the Blackhawks and Avalanche at Ball Arena.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the last eight night games between the Blackhawks and Avalanche have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the Blackhawks’ last five games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Three of the last four games between two teams from the Central Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in three of the Avalanche’s last four games following a win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Blackhawks’ last six night games against opponents on a winning streak.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Colorado Avalanche rank 3rd in the league for shots against per game this season (26.4).
- The Colorado Avalanche are one of only three teams to win 10+ games when trailing after Period 1 this season.
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 32nd in the league for shots per game this season (24.5).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 32nd in the league for shots against per game this season (32.0).
Avalanche vs Blackhawks Prediction
The Avalanche won six of the previous ten H2H duels, but the Blackhawks did shock them in two encounters this season by recording 5-2 and 3-1 wins, respectively. Colorado is in excellent form at the moment, winning the last five games by at least a three-goal margin. I am pretty sure the Avs will have no trouble beating the Blackhawks, who lost seven of the last eight road games. I am backing the Avalanche to win in style and cover the puck line.