Colorado Avalanche at Chicago Blackhawks Betting Lines and Trends

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.

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