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Chicago vs. Colorado: NHL Match Prediction
Chicago will play at home on January 9, where they will try to rehabilitate themselves before the fans for the crushing defeat from the Rangers. This time the team will host another very powerful opponent, Colorado. Will the Hawks be able to cling to points? You will find the answer in our betting tip, which also contains the most relevant bets
Command Analysis
Chicago Blackhawks
USACurrent form
Chicago had not been able to win for five games in a row. After a series of away games, in which the team lost to Calgary with a score of 4:6 and Minnesota with a score of 3:4, the Hawks suffered a major defeat from Buffalo (2:6). In this match, goalie Mrazek reflected only 82% of the shots and was replaced at the beginning of the second period due to four goals conceded. Home games also did not bring success to the Blackhawks. In the game with Dallas, the team was unable to impose a decent fight, allowing the Stars to create a huge number of dangerous moments near their goal, and they themselves made only 25 shots on the opponent's goal in three periods. As a result, this led to another rout (1:5).
A similar situation was repeated in the match with St. Louis, where the team again suffered a defeat with a score of 2:6. It seemed that the club would continue to lose points, but in the match with Montreal they managed to interrupt the losing streak. The Hawks were not so active in the attack, but the implementation of shots was at the highest level, which led to a confident victory (4:2). It is worth noting the efforts of goalkeeper Soderblom, who reflected 38 shots out of 40, which allowed them to avoid additional problems. Forward Foligno also distinguished himself, scoring twice. However, this success did not help the club feel confident in its abilities, and in the next match with the Rangers they had to suffer another rout (2:6). Soderblom was again in goal, but he did not cope with his main task, reflecting only 82% of the shots. Chicago continues to be the main disappointment of the Western Conference, occupying the last line. Even the super-talented Connor Bedard cannot help the team earn points consistently.
Disqualifications and injuries
What's especially noteworthy is that Chicago is playing with almost its full roster. Only Brossoit is in the infirmary.
Interesting trends for betting
- Chicago averages 2.6 goals per game
The club's main problem is low performance.
- The Hawks average seven penalty minutes per game.
But the team is distinguished by good discipline and rarely breaks the rules, although this does not help to achieve success.
Colorado Avalanche
USACurrent form
Colorado continues to be in excellent shape and has been consistently earning points for eight games in a row, and has managed to win almost all of them in regulation time. The club suffered its only defeat against Montreal, playing at home, where there were difficulties both in creating and in realizing moments in attack, which ultimately led to an unfortunate failure in the shootout (1:2). It is noteworthy that the Canadians tied the score just six minutes before the final whistle. Before that, the Avalanche also almost lost to Buffalo, but this time due to constant failures in defense. By the middle of the third period, the opponent took a significant advantage of three goals, but could not hold on to it. The Avalanche picked up the pace significantly at the end of the meeting, and scored the most important goal in the final seconds, which allowed them to win in overtime (6:5).
Continuing to play at home, Bednar's team fought Florida and were able to rehabilitate themselves in front of the fans for the points lost in the match with the Canadiens. Colorado once again showed a very active game in attack, and in three periods was able to make 34 shots on goal, thanks to which they made a comeback, winning confidently with a score of 3:1. Once again, defenseman Toews showed himself, scoring twice and giving an assist. Goalkeeper Blackwood also defended confidently, reflecting 96% of the shots. Thanks to the huge number of points scored, the team was able to seriously strengthen its position in the playoff zone and if it continues to play in the same spirit, it is quite capable of fighting for higher places, and the gap from the leader is only eight points.
Disqualifications and injuries
It is worth noting that Colorado continues to experience huge problems with the roster. Seven players are in the infirmary: Ivan, Kylington, Landeskog, Nichushkin, Poolman, Wedgwood and Wood.
Interesting trends for betting
- Colorado averages 3.41 goals per game
The Avalanche continue to excel in their offensive game this season, which is what has helped them achieve success.
- The Avalanche converted on 24% of their power play attempts.
Thanks to their excellent attacking performance, the team consistently punishes opponents for breaking the rules.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Colorado
Colorado opened the scoring in four of the six head-to-head games
1.59Goal in each period bet - yes
In four of the six head-to-head matches, the teams scored a goal in each period.
1.50Tip and bets
It is quite predictable that Colorado is a clear favorite in the upcoming match, even taking into account the fact that the team will have to play away, where it will be a little more difficult to show itself in all its glory. Indeed, the Avalanche's start in the regular championship turned out to be very weak, but during the season the club gained amazing form, due to which it confidently copes with almost all opponents on its way. Chicago, on the contrary, continues to earn points with great difficulty and is unlikely to shine in the match with the Avalanche. It is for this reason that we suggest not to take risks, but to make a confident bet in favor of the guests.
Our prediction is Colorado win at 1.69
Bet on total
One of Chicago's main problems remains its very weak defense, which is especially evident in the club's recent matches. Colorado, in turn, also often misses a large number of goals, but compensates for this deficiency in full due to its excellent attacking performance. So, as a second bet, we choose total over.
Betting Tip - total over 5.5 goals for 1.67
Bet on the outcome of the first period
Colorado, due to its significant superiority over its opponent, as well as its excellent form in the upcoming match, will begin to create serious pressure on Chicago from the first minutes of the match and is quite capable of earning an advantage already at the end of the starting segment.
Prediction - Colorado win in the first period at 2.25
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