| 15-15-7 | December 23, 2013, 08:00 PM | United Center | 25-7-6 |
The Chicago Blackhawks look to emerge victorious in NHL odds action as the Devils arrive at United Center on Monday.
The Blackhawks are 25-7-6 so far on the season. The Devils, meanwhile, are 15-15-7. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Chicago go 21-17 and the Devils go 12-17-8 on the totals.
View New Jersey Devils vs Chicago Blackhawks Odds and Stats.
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Blackhawks as -231 Favorite earlier today. The over under opened at 5.5 at Sportsbook for bettors hoping to turn a profit on totals.
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Blackhawks at No. 2 and the Devils at No. 8 heading into this contest.
The Devils were a 5-4 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Capitals. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got New Jersey at +120 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.
The Blackhawks were a 3-2 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Canucks. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Vancouver at +175 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.
How They Match Up:
The game also pits Chicago's No. 1-ranked offense, averaging 3.68 goals per game, against a Devils defense that ranks No. 12 at 2.54 goals allowed. The Blackhawks power play is averaging 23.85% while the Devils defense kills off 86.21% of their penalties.
Next up:
New Jersey home to Columbus, Friday, December 27th
Chicago home to Quebec, Friday, December 27th
