Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - January 8

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The Colorado Avalanche (25-15-1) carry a three-game road win streak into a matchup with the Chicago Blackhawks (13-25-2) on Wednesday, January 8 at 7:30 PM ET on TNT.

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Prepare for this showdown with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Wednesday's contest.

The Blackhawks have a 4-6-0 record over their last 10 contests. They have scored 29 total goals (six power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 24.0%) while conceding 39 goals to their opponents.

Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer model for this encounter expects a final score of Avalanche 4, Blackhawks 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-244)
  • Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Avalanche Splits and Trends

  • The Avalanche have a 25-15-1 record overall, with a 4-1-5 record in contests that have required overtime.
  • In the 10 games Colorado has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-1-0 record (good for 18 points).
  • Looking at the five times this season the Avalanche finished a game with just one goal, they have a 1-3-1 record, good for three points.
  • Colorado has finished 2-6-0 in the eight games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering four points).
  • The Avalanche are 22-5-0 in the 27 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 44 points).
  • In the 17 games when Colorado has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 10-6-1 record (21 points).
  • In the 22 games when it outshot its opponent, Colorado is 14-8-0 (28 points).
  • The Avalanche have been outshot by opponents in 14 games, going 9-5-0 to record 18 points.

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

  • The Blackhawks have a 2-2-4 record in overtime matchups this season and a 13-25-2 overall record.
  • Chicago has earned eight points (3-6-2) in its 11 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Blackhawks registered only one goal in nine games and they finished 0-8-1 in those matchups.
  • Chicago has earned five points (2-12-1 record) this season when scoring two goals .
  • The Blackhawks have scored more than two goals in 16 games, earning 22 points from those contests.
  • Chicago has scored a single power-play goal in 12 games this season and has registered 10 points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 3-9-0 (six points).
  • The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 27 games. The Blackhawks went 9-16-2 in those matchups (20 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Avalanche Rank Avalanche AVG Blackhawks AVG Blackhawks Rank
5th 3.39 Goals Scored 2.53 30th
21st 3.17 Goals Allowed 3.43 28th
10th 29.5 Shots 25.5 29th
6th 26.7 Shots Allowed 30.1 28th
11th 23.58% Power Play % 23.3% 13th
23rd 76.92% Penalty Kill % 83.62% 5th

Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: TNT
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  • Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois

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