NHL betting odds interest swings to the Colorado Avalanche at Chicago battle on Friday at United Center as the Blackhawks try to defend home turf and reward moneyline betting fans.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Colorado Avalanche were listed as 231 underdogs on the NHL hockey moneyline earlier at Sportsbook. The over under total was set at 5.5 before betting started earlier on Friday at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Blackhawks to win this game 4.5-0.9. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Colorado Avalanche will look to vanquish their hosts on Friday, as they are 11-20-1 this season, while the Blackhawks are 22-9-4. Colorado is 13-15-4 against the total, while Chicago is 11-17-7 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Colorado injuries news.
The Avalanche - Blackhawks odds would favor the Blackhawks if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Chicago is rated No. 17 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Colorado is at No. 30.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Chicago's No. 10-ranked offense, averaging 2.89 goals per game, against a Avalanche defense that ranks No. 30 at 3.28 goals allowed. The Blackhawks power play is averaging 18.52% while the Avalanche defense kills off 79.17% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Colorado, they were a 6-0 loser as they battled the Maple Leafs at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Maple Leafs at -143 were rewarded, while the 6 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Chicago was a 4-3 loser in its last match at home against the Senators. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 7 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
- Colorado is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games
- Colorado is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
- Chicago is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- Chicago is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games at home
- Chicago is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Colorado home to Calgary, Tuesday, December 27th
Chicago home to Winnipeg, Tuesday, December 27th
