Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction 01/08/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, January 8th at the United Center. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Avalanche’s recent form and recent player performance 

-The Blackhawks’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Colorado

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Chicago

-Recent betting trends in games played between Colorado and Chicago

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Avalanche and Blackhawks. 

Avalanche Coming off a Win

The Avalanche in the last game faced off against the Florida Panthers, and they were able to secure a 3-1 victory. The Avalanche scored two goals in the third period and that was enough for the victory. Devon Toews had a strong game scoring two goals and adding an assist. Mackenzie Blackwood had a strong game in gaol scoring 26 of the 27 shots that he faced. Two games ago against the Montreal Canadiens, they didn’t play well enough with the offense and they ended up losing 2-1 in a shootout. 

The Avalanche are averaging 3.39 goals while their defense is giving up 3.17 goals per game. The offense is ranked 5th in the league while the defense is ranked 22nd in the league. They have a team shooting percentage of 11.448 which is 7th best in the league. Nathan MacKinnon has scored 14 goals and added 42 assists so far this season. Mackenzie Blackwood is expected to be in goal for the Avalanche and he sits with a 13-10-4 and he is giving up 2.58 goals per game. 

Why the Avalanche Will Beat the Blackhawks

• The Avalanche have won each of their last five games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Blackhawks have lost each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Avalanche have covered the puck line in each of their last five games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games as underdogs.
• The favorites have won the third period in seven of the Avalanche’s last eight games.

Can the Blackhawks Bounce Back?

The Blackhawks in the last game faced off against the New York Rangers and they ended up losing 6-2. Avid Soderborm was in goal and he wasn’t good enough saving 28 of the 34 shots that he faced. The Blackhawks two games ago faced off against the Montreal Canadiens and they ended up losing 4-2. The Blackhawks on the season are averaging 2.53 goals while their defense is giving up 3.43 goals per game. The offense is ranked 31st in the league while the defense is ranked 28th. Connor Bedard has been the top player and has scored 10 goals and added 25 assists. Arvid Soderblom could get the start in goal here and he sits with a 6-10-1 record and he is giving up 2.92 goals per game. The Blackhawks will meet the Red Wings, Oilers, and Flames after this game.

Total Goal Facts

• Each of the Avalanche’s last four road games has gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Six of the last seven night games between the Avalanche and Blackhawks have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last seven games as underdogs.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the Avalanche’s last nine games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.

Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction

The Blackhawks defense has been awful this season giving up 3.43 goals per game and they are going to really struggle here. The Blackhawks are averaging 2.53 goals per game and they are going to really struggle to get any sort of offense going here. This game is going to be all but over by the second period with the Avalanche in solid control. Back the Avalanche on the puck line to cash here.