Chicago Blackhawks (19-35-8) vs Utah Hockey Club (28-25-9)
Game Info: Friday, March 7, 2025 at 8:30 pm (United Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Chicago Blackhawks +140 / Utah Hockey Club -165 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate a Hockey Club vs Blackhawks prediction for this NHL game on Friday, March 7th at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Utah Hockey Club Betting Preview
The Utah Hockey Club are 28-25-9 this year after they defeated Detroit by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Utah trailed 2-1 after the first period, but they scored the last three goals to pull away with the win. The Hockey Club was outshot by a total of 40-19, won 61.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Utah got goals from Crouse, Guenther, Schmaltz, and Stenlund, while Vejmelka stopped 38 out of 40 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Hockey Club lost to the Devils by a score of 3-1 but did beat the Wild by a score of 6-1 before that. Utah has won four of their last five games and they are currently sixth in the Central standings with 65 points. Utah has scored 2.80 goals per game and they have allowed 2.93 goals against per game, while also going 23.1% on the power play and 80.8% on the penalty kill this season. Clayton Keller has led Utah with 22 goals, 47 assists, and 164 shots on goal, while Nick Schmaltz has added 12 goals, 35 assists, and 131 shots on goal. Connor Ingram is 9-8-4 with a 3.27 goals against average and an .882 save percentage this year.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks are 19-35-8 this season after they lost to Ottawa in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Chicago led 2-1 in the first period, but they needed a goal in the third for the tie, before losing in overtime. The Blackhawks were outshot by a total of 26-20, won 42.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Chicago got goals from Donato, Smith, and Teravainen, while Soderblom stopped 22 out of 26 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Blackhawks defeated the Kings by a score of 5-1 and the Ducks by a score of 6-3. Chicago has lost six of their last eight games and they are currently last in the Central standings with 46 points. Chicago has scored 2.76 goals per game and they have allowed 3.48 goals against per game, while also going 26.4% on the power play and 81.4% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with 16 goals, 33 assists, and 143 shots on goal, while Teuvo Teravainen has added 15 goals, 34 assists, and 93 shots on goal. Spencer Knight is 1-0-0 with a 1.00 goals-against average and a .976 save percentage for Chicago this year.
Why the Blackhawks will beat the Hockey Club
- Utah has lost each of its last four road games following a road win.
- The Blackhawks have won two of their last three games as home underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- Utah has failed to cover the puck line in each of its four previous games as a favorite following a road win.
- The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in six of their last seven games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- Utah has lost the third period in four of its last five games following a road win.
Total Goals Facts
- Ten of the Blackhawks’ last 11 night games at United Center have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of Utah’s last five road games following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Three of the last four games between two teams from the Central Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in nine of the Blackhawks’ last 10 home games against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in four of Utah’s last five games as a road favorite.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Ryan Donato has scored at least one goal in four of the Blackhawks’ last five games at United Center.
- Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one point in each of the Blackhawks’ last seven games against Western Conference opponents.
- Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one assist in each of the Blackhawks’ last seven games against Western Conference opponents.
Utah Hockey Club Player Prop Facts
- Clayton Keller has recorded at least one assist in seven of Utah’s last eight games as a road favorite.
- Lawson Crouse has scored at least one goal in each of Utah’s last three games as a road favorite.
- Clayton Keller has recorded at least one point in 19 of his last 20 appearances with his team as a favorite against Western Conference opponents.
Hockey Club vs Blackhawks Prediction
Chicago comes into this matchup with a little momentum, as they are 2-0-1 in their last three games, and they will be at home for this game. The Blackhawks are 12-15-4 at home this year, while the Hockey Club is 16-12-3 on the road. Utah did play against the Red Wings on Thursday, so they will be on a back-to-back here. The Hockey Club has been pretty competitive over the last two weeks and they have shown some improved defense, but Chicago has played three very strong games in a row. Take the Blackhawks at home here.