Arizona Coyotes vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 4/3/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Arizona Coyotes vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Sunday, April 3, 2022

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: NBC Sports Chicago

Odds/Point Spread: Coyotes (+165) Blackhawks (-200)

The Arizona Coyotes (21-42-5) are on their way to United Center on Sunday where they will take on the Chicago Blackhawks (24-35-10). The odds on this game have Arizona at +165 while Chicago is sitting at -200. The total is 7.

The Arizona Coyotes will look to clean up some issues after taking a 5-0 loss to the Ducks their last time on the ice. Arizona recorded 13 penalty minutes in this contest. The Coyotes had a below average offensive performance in this loss. Additionally, they had 1 power play try but weren't able to make the most of that try. For the game, they walked away having not converted any of the 22 shots they put on net.

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Concerning their scoring, the Arizona Coyotes have accumulated 172 goals (31st in pro hockey) this season and have given up 243. For the current campaign, they have scored 47 points and their points percentage is sitting at .346. Arizona skates onto the rink with 169 power play chances and they have tallied 23 goals during those advantages, giving them a percentage of 13.61%. At even strength, the Coyotes have allowed 188 goals while having 149 themselves. Arizona has tried 1,747 shots and holds a shot percentage of 9.9%. The Coyotes have had 2,420 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .900. Arizona Coyotes opponents have earned 209 power play tries (9th in the league) and have scored 55 goals in those attempts.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Karel Vejmelka. The opposition has been able to score 131 goals against Vejmelka in his NHL career and his goals against average per contest is 3.44. Vejmelka has participated in 42 contests throughout his pro hockey career. His save percentage currently is .904 for his 2,282 mins on the ice. He has earned an overall mark of 11-27-2 and was named the starter in 40 games. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Vejmelka has 19 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .475. Vejmelka has seen 1,366 shots against him and has recorded 1,235 saves.

In their last contest, Chicago faced off against the Lightning in an outing where the Blackhawks ended up taking the loss by a mark of 5-2. They had 4 power play chances in this game and scored 1 goal out of those opportunities. The Blackhawks recorded 2 goals out of the 23 shots on goal they were seeking.

Chicago has taken 1,977 shots (28th in the NHL) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 9.21%, while allowing their opponents 2,265 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 75.77% on their opponents 194 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 89.3%. They have a total of 204 power play chances and they have earned a power play rate of 21.08%. The Blackhawks have earned 139 goals at even strength and 43 goals (17th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have allowed 242 goals to be scored by of a combination of 195 goals at even strength and 47 goals while they were shorthanded. During this campaign, the Chicago Blackhawks have earned a total of 182 goals, 58 points, and a points percentage of .420.

Across the ice you will find Kevin Lankinen defending the goal. Teams are averaging 3.24 goals/game and he has given up 183 goals overall. Lankinen's quality start rate sits at 42.9% and he has made 24 quality starts in his professional career. He has made the start in 56 games and his ice time sits at 3,388 minutes. Lankinen has earned a career record of 21-24-10 and has played in 58 games. He is sitting with 1,675 saves out of the 1,858 shots tried, which gives him a rate of .902.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Chicago (-200)

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