United Center hosts an NHL battle between the Chicago Blackhawks and the visiting Colorado Avalanche on Friday.

The Blackhawks bring a 24-12-4 record to the battle against the 22-18-1 Avalanche. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Chicago go 22-18 so far and the Avalanche go 17-21-3.



View Colorado vs Chicago Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
The visitors opened as +-200 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark. The total opened at 5.5 for those preferring over under wagers.

Power Rankings:
The Blackhawks - Avalanche odds would favor the Blackhawks if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Chicago is rated No. 7 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Colorado is at No. 11.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Chicago's No. 3-ranked offense, averaging 3.3 goals per game, against a Avalanche defense that ranks No. 14 at 2.8 goals allowed. The Blackhawks power play is averaging 17.9% while the Avalanche defense kills off 82% of their penalties.

The Avalanche were a 2-1 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Kings. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Colorado at +157 on the moneyline, while the total score (3) was good news for UNDER bettors.

The Blackhawks were a 5-4 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Flyers. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Philadelphia at -111 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.


Colorado Avalanche Trends:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Buffalo are 7-3
After playing Los Angeles are 2-8
After a win are 7-3

Chicago Blackhawks Trends:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Edmonton are 6-4
After playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

A few Avalanche at Blackhawks trends to consider:
Colorado is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Colorado's last 11 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Colorado's last 13 games on the road
Chicago is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chicago's last 11 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 7 games when playing at home against Colorado
Chicago is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games


Next up:
Colorado at St. Louis, Saturday, January 7
Chicago home to Detroit, Sunday, January 8