Chicago Blackhawks vs Arizona Coyotes Prediction, 2/28/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Arizona Coyotes

Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Location: ASU Multi-Purpose Arena in Tempe, AZ

TV: Fox Sports Arizona

The Arizona Coyotes (20-30-9) will try to beat the Chicago Blackhawks (21-32-5) at ASU Multi-Purpose Arena on Tuesday.

The Chicago Blackhawks had a decent effort after finishing in a 3-3 tie against the Sharks in their previous game. Chicago had 7 penalty minutes in this contest. They also had 4 power play opportunities but didn't get a goal. The Blackhawks had a middle of the road offensive outing in this game. For the game, they converted 3 of the 35 shots they put on goal.

Chicago Blackhawks opponents have recorded 169 power play tries (28th in professional hockey) and have a total of 40 goals in those chances. The Blackhawks have had 1,964 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .895. Chicago has attempted 1,570 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 9.2%. When playing at even strength, the Blackhawks have allowed 167 goals while scoring 116 on the offensive side of the ice. Chicago has 168 power play chances and they have scored 29 goals out of those tries, garnering them a percentage of 17.26%. For the season, they have accumulated 47 points and their points percentage is sitting at .405. When talking about their scoring capabilities, the Chicago Blackhawks have racked up 145 goals (32nd in hockey) this season and have conceded 207.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Petr Mrazek. Opponents have tallied 824 goals versus Mrazek in his pro career and his goals against average per game is 2.74. Mrazek has participated in 322 games during his NHL career. His save percentage is at .907 during his 18,032 mins guarding the cage. He has accumulated an overall mark of 148-117-33 and he has started in 295 games. During his career on the ice, Mrazek has 148 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .502. Mrazek has had 8,894 shot attempts against him and has amassed 8,070 saves.

In their last game, Arizona played the Predators in a game where the Coyotes went home in defeat by a score of 6-2. The Coyotes recorded 2 goals of the 27 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 5 opportunities on the power play in this one but were not able to net one.

This season, the Arizona Coyotes have notched a total of 157 goals, 49 points, as well as a points percentage of .415. They have allowed 208 goals to be scored by way of 152 goals at even strength and 56 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Coyotes have earned 123 goals at even strength and 34 goals (24th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have a tally of 178 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 19.10%. Arizona has taken 1,516 shots (32nd in hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 10.36%, while allowing their opponents 2,093 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 74.77% on their opponents 222 power play tries, and their save percentage currently sits at 90.1%.

For the opposition you are likely to see Connor Ingram in the crease. The opposition is averaging 3.35 goals/game and he has surrendered 78 goals overall. Ingram's quality start rate sits at 52.2% and he has accumulated 12 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He got the starting nod in 23 contests and has played 1,396 minutes. Ingram is the owner of a lifetime mark of 6-14-4 and has played in 24 games. He has tallied 740 stops out of the 818 shots taken against him, which gives him a save percentage of .905.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Arizona

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here