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Utah Hockey Club (32-29-12) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (21-43-9)
March 30, 2025 4:00 pm EDT
The Line: Chicago Blackhawks +181 / Utah Hockey Club -202; Over/Under: 6.5
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In this article we will formulate a Blackhawks vs Hockey Club prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, March 30th at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks are 21-43-9 this year after they lost to Vegas by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Chicago led 3-2 after the second period, but they allowed three goals in the third for the loss. The Blackhawks were outshot by a total of 22-21, won 51.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Chicago got all three of their goals from Donato, while Knight stopped 17 out of 21 shots in the game. 



Prior to that loss, the Blackhawks lost to the Devils by a score of 5-3, but did beat the Flyers by a score of 7-4 before that. Chicago has lost nine of their last ten games and they are currently last in the Central standings with 51 points. Chicago has scored 2.71 goals per game and they have allowed 3.59 goals against per game, while also going 25.6% on the power play and 80.6% on the penalty kill this season. Ryan Donato has led Chicago with 28 goals, 30 assists, and 166 shots on goal, while Connor Bedard has added 20 goals, 37 assists, and 171 shots on goal. Spencer Knight is 3-6-0 with a 3.26 goals against average and an .887 save percentage this year. 

Utah Hockey Club Betting Preview

The Utah Hockey Club is 32-29-12 this season after they lost to Florida in overtime by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Utah tied the game at one early in the third period, but that was all of the offense they could find in the loss. The Hockey Club was outshot by a total of 32-14, won 61.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Utah got their lone goal from Durzi, while Vejmelka stopped 30 out of 32 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Hockey Club lost to the Lightning by a score of 8-0 and the Red Wings by a score of 5-1. Utah has lost three games in a row and they are currently sixth in the Central standings with 76 points. Utah has scored 2.78 goals per game and they have allowed 3.06 goals against per game, while also going 21.6% on the power play and 80.5% on the penalty kill this season. Clayton Keller has led Utah with 24 goals, 54 assists, and 191 shots on goal, while Nick Schmaltz has added 17 goals, 40 assists, and 163 shots on goal. Karel Vejmelka is 21-20-7 with a 2.60 goals against average and a .903 save percentage this year. 

Why the Hockey Club will beat the Blackhawks

  • The Blackhawks have lost each of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents.
  • The favorites have won nine of the Blackhawks’ last 10 games.
  • The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents.
  • The favorites have covered the puck line in eight of the Blackhawks’ last nine games.
  • The Blackhawks have lost the third period in each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents.

Total Goals Facts

  • Ten of the Blackhawks’ last 11 home games have gone OVER the total goals line.
  • Each of Utah’s last five day games have gone OVER the total goals line.
  • Each of the last five games between two teams from the Central Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
  • The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of Utah’s last 10 games as a favorite.
  • The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last seven home games against opponents on a losing streak.

Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts

  • Frank Nazar has scored a goal in each of the Blackhawks’ last four home games against Central Division opponents.
  • Connor Bedard has recorded at least one point in each of the Blackhawks’ last eight home games against Central Division opponents.
  • Connor Bedard has recorded an assist in each of the Blackhawks’ last five home games against Central Division opponents.

Utah Hockey Club Player Prop Facts

  • Clayton Keller has scored at least one goal in each of his last four appearances with his team as a favorite against the Blackhawks.
  • Clayton Keller has recorded at least one point in each of Utah’s last six day games.
  • Barrett Hayton has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances with his team as a road favorite against Central Division opponents.

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Blackhawks vs Hockey Club Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this game in the bottom three of the Central standings, but Utah is 25 points better than Chicago right now. The Hockey Club is 17-15-5 on the road this year, while the Blackhawks are 14-19-4 at home. Chicago has dropped nine of their last ten games and their defense is allowing over 3.50 goals against per game, while their offense has scored two goals or fewer in seven of their last ten. We have seen Utah really struggle defensively in their last few games, but they are still the much better team here. Take the Hockey Club to win by two goals. 

David Racey's Free Pick: Hockey Club -1.5

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