Chicago Blackhawks vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction, 3/4/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Colorado Avalanche

Date: Monday, March 4, 2024

Location: Ball Arena in Denver, CO

TV: Altitude Sports

Odds/Point Spread: Blackhawks (+290) Avalanche (-385)

The Colorado Avalanche (37-20-5) will take on the Chicago Blackhawks (15-41-5) at Ball Arena on Monday. The moneyline on this matchup has Chicago at +290 and Colorado opens at -385. The over/under has been set at 7.

The Chicago Blackhawks will need a bounce back game after taking a 5-2 defeat to the Blue Jackets in their previous contest . Chicago garnered 4 penalty mins in this game. Moreover, they had 3 opportunities with more players on the ice but weren't able to score. The Blackhawks left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in the defeat. In the matchup, they tallied a score on 2 out of the 28 shots they tried.

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In terms of their scoring, the Chicago Blackhawks have racked up 124 goals (32nd in hockey) over the course of the season and have allowed 217. For the season, they have recorded 35 points and their points percentage comes in at .287. Chicago has accounted for 177 power play chances and they have added 23 goals during those advantages, garnering them a percentage of 12.99%. When playing at even strength, the Blackhawks have surrendered 177 goals while earning 101 when they are on offense. Chicago has tried 1,609 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 7.7%. The Blackhawks thus far have had 1,985 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .891. Chicago Blackhawks opponents have recorded 178 power play opportunities (23rd in the league) and have earned 40 goals in those chances.

The man in goal for this game is Petr Mrazek. Mrazek has played in 376 games over the course of his NHL career. He has accumulated a record of 163-147-38 and he started in 346 games. Opponents have been able to score 979 goals versus Mrazek in his professional career and his goals against average per contest is 2.79. Mrazek has seen 10,558 shots against him and has amassed 9,579 total saves. His save percentage is at .907 in his 21,044 mins in the crease. Over the course of his pro career, Mrazek is sitting with 176 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .509.

When they were on the ice last, Colorado went up against the Predators in a game where the Avalanche took a loss by a mark of 5-1. The Avalanche converted 1 goal of the 26 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 1 attempt on the power play in this matchup but were not able to net one.

On the year, the Colorado Avalanche have a total of 225 goals, 79 points, as well as a points percentage of .637. They have permitted 193 goals to be scored by of a combination of 153 goals at even strength and 40 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Avalanche have accumulated 173 goals at even strength and 52 goals (3rd in hockey) while on the power play. They have recorded 217 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 23.96%. Colorado has attempted 1,977 shots (4th in the league) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 11.38%, while allowing their opponents 1,829 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 80.39% on their opponents 204 power play chances, and their save percentage sits at 89.4%.

Across the ice you will find Alexandar Georgiev defending the net. The opposition is averaging 2.82 goals per game and he has allowed 641 goals overall. Georgiev's quality start rate comes out to 53.1% and he has accumulated 121 quality starting assignments in his career. He got the starting nod in 228 contests and has played 13,632 mins. Georgiev holds a career record of 129-79-20 and has been in goal for 241 games. He has compiled 6,421 saves out of the 7,062 shots attempted, giving him a rate of .909.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Chicago (+290)

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