Arizona Coyotes at Chicago Blackhawks - 4/3/22 NHL Picks and Prediction
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Chicago Blackhawks (24-35-10) vs Arizona Coyotes (21-42-5)
Game Info: Sunday, April 3, 2022 at 7:00 pm (United Center)
Betting Odds: Chicago Blackhawks -200 / Arizona Coyotes +150 --- Over/Under: 6.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Chicago Blackhawks host the Arizona Coyotes in Sunday NHL Action.
The Arizona Coyotes come into this road contest with an overall record of 21-42-5. Through 68 games, the Coyotes are 8th in the Central Division. On the season, they have found the net 173 times, good for a rank of 30th among NHL teams. Heading into the game, Arizona is the 28th ranked defensive team, allowing opponents to score at an average rate of 3.57 goals per game. So far, the Coyotes have a strength of schedule rating of 10th in the league. When diving into their opponent-adjusted scoring margin, they come into this game as the 31st ranked team in the NHL.
The Chicago Blackhawks get set to host the Arizona Coyotes with an overall record of 24-35-10. This mark places them 7th in the Central division. Through 69 games, the Blackhawks have scored 186 goals, giving them an average of 2.64. This output gives them a rank of 25th among NHL teams. On defense, Chicago is the 27th ranked unit, giving up 3.51 goals per contest. So far, the Blackhawks have played the 1st toughest schedule in the league. And, when taking into account Chicago's scoring margin relative to the quality of their competition, they come in with a power ranking of 26th in the NHL.
Through 67 games, the Arizona Coyotes' goal and overall scoring leader is Clayton Keller with 63 points. He has reached his mark of 28 goals, on a shooting percentage of 15.8%. So far, 18.0% of his goals have come during power play time. Behind him is Nick Schmaltz, who has 27 assists to go along with his 20 goals. While on the ice, his offensive production has led to a plus-minus rating of +8.0. Arizona's top goalie is Karel Vejmelka, who is giving up an average of 3.44 goals per game.
Through 69 games, Chicago's leading goal scorer is Alex DeBrincat. With his 39 goals and 26 assists, he is second in overall points, coming in at 65. On the season, he is turning 17.2% of his shots into goals. In addition, the Blackhawks have benefited from the strong play of Patrick Kane, who is the team's overall leader in points. In Chicago's 69 games, he has come up with 21 goals on a shooting percentage of 8.8%. However, when on the ice, the Blackhawks are -16 in scoring differential. Chicago's top goalie is Marc-Andre Fleury, who is giving up an average of 2.95 goals per game.In his 45 games played, he has come up with a quality start just 49 percent of the time.
Coming into this game, the Coyotes have an over-under record of 31-33-4. However, when playing on the road, the over has fared better, going 16-16-2. On the season, 53.0% of Arizona's games have gone for at least 6 goals or more, with 43.0% of the scoring coming from the Coyotes. In Chicago's 69 games, the over has hit in over half of their games, going 34-30-5. So far, the team has been less likely to go over the betting line when playing at home, going just 15-16-2. On the season, 59.0% of Chicago's games have gone for at least 6 goals or more, with 44.0% of the scoring coming from the Blackhawks. With a line set at 6.5 goals, I see Chicago and Arizona falling below this number.
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Joe’s Pick Under 6.5 Goals
AUTHOR: Joe Kiemen

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