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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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