Utah Hockey Club (25-24-9) vs Chicago Blackhawks (17-33-7)
February 25, 2025 at 09:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Utah Hockey Club -260 / Chicago Blackhawks +210 — Over/Under:
The Chicago Blackhawks and Utah Hockey Club meet Tuesday in NHL action at the Delta Center. Here’s a Chicago Blackhawks vs Utah Hockey Club Prediction. This article will include a Chicago Blackhawks vs Utah Hockey Club Pick.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets, and they play the Golden Knights, Ducks, and Kings next. The Blackhawks have lost 13 of their last 16 games since January 10.
The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 2.65 goals per game and are scoring 25.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Ryan Donato leads Chicago with 19 goals, Connor Bedard has 33 assists and Ryan Donato has 127 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 3.49 goals per game and are killing 81.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Petr Mrazek has given up 101 goals on 949 shots faced, and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 77 goals on 809 shots.
Utah Hockey Club Betting Preview
The Utah Hockey Club beat the Canucks, lost to the Kings, and they play the Wild, Devils, and Red Wings next. Utah has won four of its six games in February, potentially turning its season around.
The Utah Hockey Club are averaging 2.79 goals per game and is scoring 25.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Dylan Guenther leads Utah with 21 goals, Clayton Keller has 43 assists and Nick Schmaltz has 123 shots on goal. Defensively, the Utah Hockey Club is allowing 3 goals per game and is killing 80.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Connor Ingram has given up 66 goals on 558 shots faced, while Karel Vejmelka has allowed 86 goals on 944 shots.
Why the Utah Hockey Club will win
- The Blackhawks have lost 23 of their last 25 road games against Central Division opponents.
- Utah has won four of its last five games following a home win.
- Utah has won the second period in each of its last four night games following a home win.
Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win
- Utah has lost two of its last three games as a favorite following a win.
- Utah has failed to cover the puck line in each of its seven previous games as a favorite following a win.
- The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in each of their last four road games against Central Division opponents.
- The Blackhawks have won the second period in each of their last three games as road underdogs following a home loss.
Matchup/League Facts
- Utah Hockey Club rank 3rd in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (0.64).
- Utah Hockey Club rank 4th in the league in penalty minutes this season (559).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 6th in the league in power play percentage this season (25.19%).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 8th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (81.21%).
Chicago Blackhawks vs Utah Hockey Club Injury Report
The Utah Hockey Club will be without Tij Iginla.
The Blackhawks will be without Jason Dickinson and Laurent Brossoit.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Utah Hockey Club Prediction
I’m not thrilled to lay these sorts of prices with the Utah Hockey Club but there’s no alternative. The Chicago Blackhawks are absolutely terrible and it feels like they’re getting worse. The Blackhawks have allowed four or more goals in five of their last six games. The Blackhawks also have only six road wins this season. This is a must-win if the Utah Hockey Club are going to make a second-half run. There are no excuses. Give me Utah and the PL for maximum betting value. I want nothing to do with the Blackhawks.