Chicago Blackhawks at Colorado Avalanche 12/21/18 - NHL Betting Odds & Picks
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Colorado Avalanche
NHL: 9:00 PM EST
Dec. 21, 2018
TV: ALT
Latest Odds : COL -215 Total 6
The Blackhawks are coming into the game here with a win over the Predators, which was a slight shock to the NHL world. However, what is even more impressive is the game was a close battle that the Blackhawks were able to come into the game and win. So this is definitely something the Blackhawks were not expecting to have happen, but once it did the Blackhawks should have some momentum.
The Blackhawks offense has limped home in most games with 2.81 goals a game. The Blackhawks defense has really struggled with 3.75 goals a game allowed. The Blackhawks have converted on the power play at 12%, but have killed off 72.4%.
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The Avalanche are going to be attempting to put together a couple of wins here and so far in this home stand the Avs have been able to put together a couple of really good wins with only a single loss. If the Avs are able to pull out another win they would have a good chance of bringing home a strong chance for first place before Christmas break. The downside is the Blackhawks could be on an upward swing coming into this game here.
The Avalanche on the season have been able to score 3.54 goals a game, but have allowed 3.03 goals a game. The Avalanche have converted on the power play at 28.5%, but the Avalanche have been able to kill off 77.2%.
Recent Betting Trends:
Blackhawks are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. Central.
Avalanche are 17-7 in their last 24 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 20-8-9 in Blackhawks last 37 Friday games.
Over is 6-2 in Avalanche last 8 overall.
Free Betting Pick: Under 6
The Avalanche are coming into the game here with some great game play and at home, where they have played really well all season. The Blackhawks are on the road and while they are coming in after getting a win over the Predators, the Blackhawks will have some issues in this game here in keeping pace with the Avalanche. Final Score, Colorado Avalanche win 3-1.