Chicago Blackhawks vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction, 1/24/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Colorado Avalanche

Date: Monday, January 24, 2022

Location: Ball Arena in Denver, CO

TV: Altitude Sports

Odds/Point Spread: Blackhawks (+225) Avalanche (-286)

Ball Arena is the location where the Colorado Avalanche (28-8-3) will attempt to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks (15-19-7) on Monday. The odds on this game have Chicago at +225 and Colorado is sitting at -286. The total comes in at 6.

The Chicago Blackhawks were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 4-3 loss to the Wild their last time out. Chicago had 4 penalty mins in this contest. They also had 1 chance with the advantage and netted 1 goal. The Blackhawks were neither impressive or disappointing offensively in the loss. In the game, they netted 3 out of the 36 shots they tried.

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Chicago Blackhawks opponents have amassed 121 power play tries (12th in pro hockey) and have racked up 29 goals in those chances. The Blackhawks have had 1,314 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .898. Chicago has tried 1,169 shots and has a shooting percentage of 8.2%. When playing at even strength, the Blackhawks let the opposition score 105 goals while having 71 on offense. Chicago steps onto the ice with 132 power play opportunities and they have added 25 goals out of those tries, giving them a percentage of 18.94%. For the current season, they have accumulated 37 points and their points percentage is .451. Pertaining to their scoring capabilities, the Chicago Blackhawks have racked up 96 goals (28th in the NHL) for the season and have conceded 134.

The man in net for this game is Kevin Lankinen. Lankinen has been involved in 50 games over the course of his NHL career. He has earned a win-loss mark of 19-19-9 and got the start in 48 games. Opponents have tallied 151 goals versus Lankinen in his professional hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 3.11. Lankinen has had 1,584 shots against him and he has 1,433 total saves. His save percentage is at .905 in his 2,914 mins on the ice. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Lankinen has 22 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .458.

Their last time out, Colorado played the Canadiens in a matchup where the Avalanche got the victory by a final score of 3-2. The Avalanche recorded 3 goals out of the 46 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 4 opportunities on the power play in this matchup and netted 2 goals out of those attempts.

Colorado has attempted 1,367 shots (5th in hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 11.85%, while allowing their opponents 1,203 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 74.79% on their oppositions 119 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 90.2%. They have a tally of 147 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play rate of 24.49%. The Avalanche have accumulated 126 goals at even strength and 36 goals (1st in the NHL) while on the power play. They have allowed 118 goals to be scored by of a combination of 88 goals at even strength and 30 goals while they had less men on the ice. On the year, the Colorado Avalanche have a total of 162 goals, 59 points, and a points percentage of .756.

On the other side of the ice you will find Darcy Kuemper between the pipes. He has accounted for 6,882 saves out of the 7,510 shots attempted, giving him a save % of .916. Kuemper is the owner of a career record of 125-88-33 and has participated in 270 games. He has started in 253 games and has played 15,152 mins. Kuemper's quality start percentage comes out to 56.5% and he has accumulated 143 quality starting assignments in his professional career. His opposition is averaging 2.49 goals per contest and he has yielded 628 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's hockey game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take Chicago (+225)

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