Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks 1/12/23 – The Avalanche are coming off an ugly 5-4 loss in Florida. The Blackhawks are coming off an impressive 4-3 victory over Calgary. Colorado will add this game as victory as determined by the latest NHL spread betting sources.
Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks
Date & Time: Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 8:30 PM ET
Location: United Center
Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Odds
Avalanche
Moneyline: -333
Puckline: -1.5 (-135)
Total: 6.5 over (-120)
Blackhawks
Moneyline: +250
Puckline: +1.5 (+115)
Total: 6.5 under (100)
Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks Analysis
In their final game, the Avalanche lost to the Panthers after their win over the Oilers. They will attempt to rebound from their loss by winning over the Blackhawks. This will be their second win in three games.
Colorado Avalanche averages 2.90 goals per match. In their last game, they scored four goals on 31 shots. Colorado has been very defensive, giving up 2.90 goals per match. They allowed five goals in their last game. If they want to win, they will need to perform significantly better.
The Blackhawks ended their five-game losing streak with two wins. They will attempt to maintain their momentum by beating the Avalanche. This will be their third consecutive win.
Chicago averages 2.21 goals per match. In their last game, they scored four goals from 25 shots. Chicago has been unable to defend well, giving up 3.64 goals per match. They conceded three goals in their last game. If they want to win, they will need to perform better.
Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks Against the Spread
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Colorado’s last 16 games. Colorado are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games. Colorado are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games against Chicago. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado’s last 5 games on the road. Colorado are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Chicago.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago’s last 7 games. Chicago are 3-13 SU in their last 16 games. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago’s last 9 games against Colorado. Chicago are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games at home. Chicago are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Colorado.
Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks Free Pick
The Blackhawks have dropped five of their seven last games, and seven of their 10 home games. They’re not very good offensively, and they’re not playing well right now. In fact, they have only scored 10 goals in five of their last five games. They also have struggled with special teams, only 19% of their power plays being converted. They will be facing a Colorado team who is very strong defensively and holds opponents to under three goals per match. Expect them to struggle offensively as discussed today in NHL online forums.
Free Pick: Colorado Avalanche -1.5
