In this article we will formulate an Arizona Coyotes vs Chicago Blackhawks betting prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, March 10th at the United Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Arizona Coyotes recent form and recent player performance
- The Chicago Blackhawks recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Arizona
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Chicago
- Recent betting trends in games played between Arizona and Chicago
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Arizona and Chicago
Coyotes Preview
The Arizona Coyotes are 26-33-5 this year after they defeated the Red Wings by a score of 4-0 in their last game. Arizona scored three goals in the first period and they were able to coast to the victory. The Coyotes were out shot by a total of 28-24 and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Arizona lost to Minnesota by a score of 5-2 and Chicago by a score of 5-2 in the two games prior to Detroit. The Coyotes are scoring 2.91 goals per game and they are allowing 3.30 goals against per game, while going 22.8% on the power play and 76.2% on the penalty kill. Clayton Keller has led Arizona with 23 goals, 30 assists, and 174 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Arizona is Connor Ingram, who is 18-16-3 this year with a 2.78 goals against average and a .911 save percentage.
Blackhawks Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks are 16-43-5 this season after they lost to Washington by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Chicago allowed the first four goals in the game, but they did score in the third period to avoid the shutout. The Blackhawks out shot Washington by a total of 32-26 and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Chicago defeated Arizona by a score of 5-2 in the game prior to Washington, but they did lose the seven games before that. The Blackhawks are scoring 2.05 goals per game and they are allowing 3.56 goals against per game, while going 14.5% on the power play and 77.5% on the penalty kill. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with 17 goals, 26 assists, and 143 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Chicago is Arvid Soderblom, who is 3-18-1 this year with a 3.88 goals against average and a .880 save percentage. The Blackhawks will face the Ducks after this game.
Chicago Blackhawks Team Facts
- The Blackhawks have lost each of their last nine night games at United Center.
- The home team has covered the puck line in six of the last seven games between the Coyotes and Blackhawks.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last six home games.
- The Blackhawks have lost the first period in nine of their last 10 night games at United Center.
Arizona Coyotes Team Facts
- The Coyotes have lost each of their last six games against Central Division opponents.
- The road team has covered the puck line in four of the Coyotes’ last five games.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Coyotes’ last four games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Coyotes have won the second period in five of their last six games as favorites following a home win.
Coyotes vs Blackhawks Betting Prediction
Chicago comes into this game after losing to Washington by a score of 4-1 on Saturday, so they will be on a back to back here. The Blackhawks have been really bad over the last couple of months and they are only 11-17-4 at home this year. Arizona hasn’t been much better over the last 20 games or so, but they have won three of their last five. The Coyotes are only 10-17-5 on the road, but they did win their last two road games against Washington and Ottawa. Chicago has been awful offensively and they are only scoring 2.05 goals per game this season. Take Arizona to win this game by at least two goals.