Arizona Coyotes vs Chicago Blackhawks 2/10/23 – The Arizona Coyotes will face the Chicago Blackhawks, with both teams hoping to rebound from difficult seasons. The Coyotes are currently at 17-28-6 and have the second-worst record of the Central Division. Meanwhile, the Blackhawks are at 15-29-5 and are last in the division. Both teams are looking to improve in the Western Conference and both teams should expect a positive outcome as per sports betting lines today.
Arizona Coyotes vs Chicago Blackhawks
Date & Time: Friday, February 10, 2023 at 8:30 PM ET
Location: United Center
Arizona Coyotes vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Odds
Coyotes
Moneyline: -111
Puckline: -2 (-220)
Total: 36 over (-330)
Blackhawks
Moneyline: -111
Puckline: +2 (+220)
Total: 36 under(+310)
Arizona Coyotes vs Chicago Blackhawks Analysis
The Arizona Coyotes offense is struggling and they score only 2.59 goals per match. They have only scored four goals in their last two games. Clayton Keller, Lawson Crouse and Nick Schmaltz have led the top two lines with 45 goals and 53 assists, but the rest of their offense is struggling. The only four skaters with 10 or more goals are left and opponents can easily eliminate this hapless offense. The Coyotes offense is a weak spot, but defense has been shaky, allowing 3.47 goals per match. Troy Stecher and Jakob Chychrun have combined for 3.9 defensive points shares and 125 blocked shots but the rest has struggled, allowing opposition players to move the puck into their offensive zone and score open goals. Karel Vejmelka, a goaltender with a 0.908 save rate and a 3.16 goals against average on 1224 shots has performed well. He also has 2.5 goals saved more than average.
The Chicago Blackhawks‘ offense is struggling and they are averaging 2.45 goals per match. This is an awful season for them. Patrick Kane and Max Domi have led the offensive line with 47 assists and 23 goals, respectively. The rest of the offense is terrible. Only three skaters have scored more than 10 goals and the opposition defense can easily stop the offense. The Blackhawks defense has allowed 3.61 goals per game, with 10 goals in each of the last two games. Connor Murphy and Jake McCabe are the combined defense point share leaders with 4.9. However, the rest of the team has struggled to keep the puck out of the opponents’ nets. Petr Mrazek, the goaltender, has had a poor 0.885 save rate and a 3.99 goals against average on 710 shots. He also saved -15.0 goals above average.
Arizona Coyotes vs Chicago Blackhawks Against the Spread
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona’s last 7 games. Arizona are 4-13 SU in their last 17 games. Arizona are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games against Chicago. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona’s last 5 games on the road. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Chicago.
Chicago are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago’s last 6 games against Arizona. Chicago are 5-15 SU in their last 20 games at home. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago’s last 7 games when playing at home against Arizona. Chicago are 5-15 SU in their last 20 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
Arizona Coyotes vs Chicago Blackhawks Free Pick
While the Blackhawks want to win at home, NHL betting experts see the Coyotes taking control of the game right from the beginning. With a strong performance on their road ice, the Coyotes will win this game.
Free Pick: Arizona Coyotes -2 (-220)
