Chicago Blackhawks vs Arizona Coyotes 3/18/23 – The Chicago Blackhawks will embark on their road trip and face the Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena. Chicago currently holds a record of 24-38-6, while Coyotes stands at 26-32-11 for the season. These teams have met three times this season, with Chicago winning two out of those encounters but NHL betting sites are in favor of the Arizona Coyotes in this matchup.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Arizona Coyotes
Date & Time: Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 10:30 PM ET
Location: Mullett Arena
Chicago Blackhawks vs Arizona Coyotes Betting Odds
Blackhawks
Moneyline: +111
Puckline: +1.5 (-233)
Total: 6 over (-115)
Coyotes
Moneyline: -137
Puckline: -1.5 (+183)
Total: 6 under (-108)
Chicago Blackhawks vs Arizona Coyotes Analysis
Chicago Blackhawks was an underdog in their last game, yet they pulled off an upset and defeated the Nashville Predators 2-1. Joey Anderson and Lukas Reichel each scored a goal while Alex Stalock kept them off the board by stopping 35 out of 36 shots faced. Chicago’s offense has been lacking this season; they rank last in goals per game and 31st in shots per game; they scored two or fewer goals in six of their last 10 matches. Defensively and goaltending have both been problematic this season: 25th for goals against per game and 29th for shots against per game respectively. Chicago is currently last in the Central division and will likely finish last in their division, giving them no chance to make the playoffs.
Arizona Coyotes was an underdog in their previous game, yet they defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3-2. Travis Boyd scored twice, Lawson Crouse also scored and Ivan Prosvetov stopped 29 out of 31 shots faced. Recently, Arizona has seen improvement on offense with four or more goals scored in six of their last 10 matches; ranking 27th for goals per game and last in shots per contest. Defensively and goaltending have both been poor this year – they rank 24th for goals against per game and 31st for shots against per contest respectively; with Arizona being second last in Central division, odds on making the playoffs is unlikely this season.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Arizona Coyotes Against the Spread
Blackhawks are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. a team with a losing record. Blackhawks are 12-41 in their last 53 vs. Central. Over is 3-1-1 in Blackhawks last 5 games following a win. Under is 3-1-1 in Blackhawks last 5 vs. Western Conference. Over is 3-1-1 in Blackhawks last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Coyotes are 5-0 in their last 5 home games. Coyotes are 7-1 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. The Coyotes are 5-1 in their last 6 overall. Coyotes are 4-1 in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Coyotes are 3-12 in their last 15 vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Arizona Coyotes Free Pick
Arizona has been surprisingly good at home this season, while Chicago has struggled on the road. The Coyotes’ offense has been much improved recently while defense and goaltending have both been issues for the Blackhawks this year. With Arizona at home and playing well recently, NHL betting predictions predict that the Coyotes will take this matchup easily.
Free Pick: Arizona Coyotes -1.5 (+183)
