The Chicago Blackhawks (15-41-5) travel to face off against the Colorado Avalanche (37-20-5) on Monday, March 4th. This game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver and televised on NBCS. Both the Blackhawks and Avalanche will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 ET.

Blackhawks vs Avalanche

The Chicago Blackhawks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

As the season winds down, the Blackhawks find themselves in 16th place in the Western Conference and 8th in the Central Division. They have struggled on the road this year, going just 4-24-1 away from home. Heading into tonight’s game, Chicago has lost two straight games and 11 straight road games. Over their last ten games, the Blackhawks have just one win and have gone 0-5 in their last five games and 0-3 in their last three.

On the season, Chicago has gone 15-41-5 and 8-26 against other Western Conference teams. When they have been the underdog, the Blackhawks have gone 14-40-5 this season and have lost two straight games as the underdog. In games against other teams from the Central Division, Chicago has gone just 3-16 this season.

Chicago enters the game with a puck line record of 27-34 and their average scoring differential this year sits at -1.5 goals per contest. So far, the Blackhawks have gone 10-4 in their last 14 games against the Avalanche.

So far this season, the Blackhawks have gone just 9-20 on the puck line on the road, and they have gone just 2-8 vs. the puck line in their last ten road games. Chicago has 33 losses by more than one goal this year.

The Blackhawks are looking to bounce back from a 5-2 loss at home to the Blue Jackets. In the first period against the Blue Jackets, the Blackhawks scored one goal, in addition to scoring one time in the 3rd period. All two goals came at even strength. They finished with 28 shots on goal and had 4 turnovers.

As the underdog, Chicago suffered both a straight-up and loss vs. the puck line. The combined total of 7 goals exceeded the over/under line, which was set at 6 goals for the game.

The Colorado Avalanche Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

At home this season, the Avalanche have been dominant, going 23-6-0, and they have been favored in 53 of their 62 games. In the Western Conference, Colorado is in 4th place and 3rd in the Central division. Their overall record is 37-20-5, and they have gone 24-12 against other Western Conference teams. Over their last 10 games, the Avalanche have gone 5-5.

So far this season, the Avalanche have been favored in 53 of their 62 games and have gone 34-14-5 in those games. Against other teams in the Central division, Colorado has gone 10-8. Over their last three games, the Avalanche have gone 2-1, and they are 2-3 over their last five games.

At home this season, the Avalanche have gone 18-11 against the puck line and have an average scoring margin of +1.6 goals per game. Overall, Colorado has gone 29-33 vs. the puck line, including a mark of 4-6 in their last ten games.

So far, the Avalanche have won 28 games by multiple goals compared to just nine wins by one goal. In their last three home games, Colorado has gone 2-1 against the puck line and 5-5 in their last ten games at home.

After suffering a 5-1 loss on the road to the Predators, the Avalanche are looking to bounce back today. Offensively, the Avalanche got off to a good start by scoring one time in the first period, but that was the extent of their scoring for the game. Colorado’s’s lone goal during the game occurred at even strength. They ended with 26 shots on goal in total.

In this game, Colorado was favored by -1.5, but they suffered a loss against the puck line. The over/under line for the game was 6.5, and it concluded with a combined total of 6 goals.

Chicago Offense Breakdown

On the offensive side, the Blackhawks are scoring an 2 goals per game this season, ranking 32nd in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 31st in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Blackhawks offense is 32nd in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 25th in the NHL.

This season, the Blackhawks’ have an over/under record of 23-36-2. Throughout the season, they have played 30 games that did not exceed the 6 over/under line. On average, their games are averaging 5.6 goals per game.

Avalanche Offense Breakdown

On offense, the Avalanche are averaging 3.6 goals per game which is 1st in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 7th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Avalanche offense is 3rd in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 10th in the NHL.

This season, the Avalanche have an over/under record of 35-25-2. Throughout the season, they have played 35 games that went over the 6 over/under line. The average number of goals in their games is 6.8 per game.

Chicago Team Defense

Defensively, the Blackhawks are currently 7th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 32.4 shots per game against Chicago. They also are 26th in shutouts, coming in with 1 shutouts.

Colorado Team Defense

Defensively, the Avalanche are currently 18th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.3 shots per game against Colorado. They also are 18th in shutouts, coming in with 3 shutouts.

Blackhawks vs Avalanche Trends

• Through their last three road games, Chicago has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 1 goals per game.
• In their last ten games at home, the Avalanche have a straight up record of 8-2 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 4 goals per game in these contests.
• The last three games that Colorado was the underdog, they have an puck line mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.
• The last ten games that Chicago was favored, they have an puck line mark of 2-8 while going 4-6 straight up.

Blackhawks vs Avalanche Prediction

For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Blackhawks to pick up on a win over the Avalanche and the road. With the moneyline sitting at +348, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Blackhawks straight-up.

Our projections have the Blackhawks pulling out a win as the underdog. But if you’re not as bullish as we are on the Blackhawks, we’d recommend at least getting a bet down on them to cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

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