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Chicago Blackhawks at Toronto Maple Leafs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Chicago Blackhawks at Toronto Maple Leafs odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Blackhawks (1-2-0) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (2-0-0) meet Monday at Scotiabank Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blackhawks vs. Maple Leafs odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Blackhawks play the 4th contest of a 5-game road trip to open the season. After posting a 4-2 win in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Chicago has been outscored 6-3 in a pair of losses in Boston and Montreal. The Under has cashed in all 3 games to date.

The Maple Leafs opened with a wild 6-5 shootout win over the Montreal Canadiens Wednesday, then posted a 7-4 win Saturday against the Minnesota Wild. C Auston Matthews has posted consecutive hat tricks to open the season, becoming just the 5th player in NHL history to open the season with back-to-back 3-goal games.

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Blackhawks at Maple Leafs odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:24 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Blackhawks +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Maple Leafs -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blackhawks +1.5 (+110) | Maple Leafs -1.5 (-135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Blackhawks at Maple Leafs projected goalies

Petr Mrazek (1-1-0, 2.54 GAA, .935 SV%) vs. Joseph Woll (6-1-0, 2.16 GAA, .932 SV% – 2022-23)

Mrazek allowed 2 goals on 41 shots in Tuesday’s 4-2 road win in Pittsburgh. He was solid in Montreal on Saturday, allowing just 3 goals on 36 shots in a 3-2 loss, but the offense was unable to give him much support. Mrazek allowed 5 goals on 42 shots in a loss in Toronto on Feb. 15 last season, facing his former team. He spent the 2021-22 season with the Maple Leafs.

Woll has posted impressive numbers in his brief career, going 9-2-0 with a 2.38 GAA and .924 SV% in 11 NHL regular-season starts. This will be his 1st appearance against the Blackhawks. He was 2-0-0 with a 1.50 GAA and .941 SV% in 2 starts against the Western Conference last season.

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Blackhawks at Maple Leafs picks and predictions

Prediction

Maple Leafs 5, Blackhawks 3

Moneyline

The Maple Leafs (-350) will cost you 3 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk, and not enough reward. Toronto has been getting all kinds of offense, but the defense is a little bit of a concern. The Leafs are averaging 6.5 goals per game in the early going, while allowing 4.5 GPG. Until the Leafs get the defense and goaltending under control, they’re a major risk.

AVOID.

Puck line/Against the spread

The MAPLE LEAFS -1.5 (-135) are worth playing lightly on the puck line, and Toronto covered the goal and a half last time out.

The Blackhawks +1.5 (+110) have played pretty good defense in the 3 games, allowing a total of just 7 goals. They haven’t faced a high-octane offense like the Leafs, however, and Toronto knows Mrazek well from his team in T-Dot.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (-120) is the best play on the board in Toronto games until further notice.

Not only have the Leafs rolled up 13 total goals in 2 games, they have allowed 9 goals, too. The defense has been a train wreck, the goaltending has been shaky, but man, Toronto has been scoring so much, that “Pursuit of Happiness” by Kid Cudi is already played out as the goal song.

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Chicago Blackhawks at Boston Bruins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Chicago Blackhawks at Boston Bruins odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Blackhawks (1-0) visit the Boston Bruins for a Wednesday night battle at TD Garden. The opening puck drop is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blackhawks vs. Bruins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Chicago opened its season with a 4-2 win at the Pittsburgh Penguins Tuesday and is playing the back half of 2 games in as many days. The Blackhawks got a big goaltending effort from G Petr Mrazek (38 saves) and came up with 3 goals in the 3d period to seal the victory. First-overall pick C Connor Bedard recorded an assist on Chicago’s first goal and had 5 shots in his regular-season debut.

The Bruins clocked an NHL-record 65-12-5 mark last season but failed to pay it off by losing 4-3 to the Florida Panthers in the 1st round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. A lot of changes have been made to the roster. Gone are longtime standouts C Patrice Bergeron and C David Krejci, but Vezina Trophy winner G Linus Ullmark is back. So are the team’s 2 leading scorers from last season, RW David Pastrnak and LW Brad Marchand, so Boston should again be a serious contender in the Eastern Conference.

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Blackhawks at Bruins odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:20 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Blackhawks +275 (bet $100 to win $275) | Bruins -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
    Against the spread (ATS): Blackhawks +1.5 (+105) | Bruins -1.5 (-130)
    Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -120 | U: 100)

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Blackhawks at Bruins projected goalies

Arvid Soderblom (2022-23: 2-10-2, 3.45 GAA, .894 SV%) vs. Linus Ullmark (2022-23: 40-6-1, 1.89 GAA, .938 SV%)

Soderblom is a 24-year-old making just his 16th career start. He posted a solid .914 SV% on the road last season, but that was in the small sample of 6 games.

Ullmark was sensational a year ago, posting a .944 SV% in even-strength situations, but the then-29-year-old allowed 4 even-strength markers and 1 powerplay goal in a shaky 6-3 loss to the ‘Hawks on March 14.

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Blackhawks at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 4, Blackhawks 2

Moneyline

Youthful Chicago played tough at Pittsburgh Tuesday, but the Blackhawks trailed 2-1 after 2 periods and might well have been down 4-1 if not for the superior goaltending of Mrazek, who made more than a few 10-bell saves in keeping the ‘Hawks in the game.

The Blackhawks started 3 rookies on the blueline at Pittsburgh. How does that group, let alone Bedard and the rest of the team handle the quick turnaround for this contest in Boston? The Bruins will want to come out with some fury to exorcise some demons from last April.

Look to the Puck line for the most value here: PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

Chicago went 0-for-4 on the powerplay at Pittsburgh, and the Blackhawks have all new lines in this new post-Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews era. Look for some growing pains on offense.

Ullmark plus veteran savvy plus rest equals a cushion for the Bruins in their home opener.

BET BOSTON -1.5 (-130).

Over/Under

No leverage here: PASS.

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Chicago Blackhawks at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Chicago Blackhawks at Pittsburgh Penguins odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Blackhawks and the Pittsburgh Penguins open the 2023-24 National Hockey League regular season Tuesday at PPG Paints Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN/ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blackhawks vs. Penguins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Blackhawks won the lottery after a dismal season, earning the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. Chicago picked Connor Bedard, who is expected to be a generational talent to lead the Blackhawks back to championship form.

The Penguins suffered one of the biggest upsets at home last April 11, as the Blackhawks won 5-2 as +452 underdogs in the Steel City as the Over (6.5) just came in. The road team won both meetings in 2022-23, with the Over hitting in both matchups.

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Blackhawks at Penguins odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:19 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Blackhawks +195 (bet $100 to win $195) | Penguins -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blackhawks +1.5 (-130) | Penguins -1.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Blackhawks at Penguins projected goalies

Petr Mrazek (10-22-3, 3.66 GAA, .894 SV% – 2022-23) vs. Tristan Jarry (24-13-7, 2.90 GAA, .909 SV% , 2 SO)

Mrazek turned aside 38 of the 40 shots he faced in the 5-2 upset victory in Pittsburgh on April 11. Prior to that, he last met the Penguins on March 19, 2019, as a member of the Carolina Hurricanes.

Jarry was on the short end of that stunning loss to the Blackhawks last April, allowing 3 goals on 25 shots in 57:32. He also lost his prior start against Chicago on Nov. 9, 2022, although he made 30 saves on 32 shots in a 3-2 shootout loss. His last win against Chicago was Oct. 16, 2021.

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Blackhawks at Penguins picks and predictions

Prediction

Blackhawks 4, Penguins 3

Moneyline

The BLACKHAWKS (+195) are live ‘dogs in the Steel City, worth playing lightly for a chance to double up as the Bedard era begins.

The Penguins (-250) would cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that is just a little too much risk. Jake Guentzel (ankle) was able to practice Monday, but he is still at risk of missing Tuesday’s opener.

Puck line/Against the spread

The BLACKHAWKS +1.5 (-130) are not priced out of line, if you would like a little insurance, and just cannot take Chicago straight up.

Chicago has won 2 of the past 3 meetings in this series, both as an underdog, and the Blackhawks are an impressive 7-3 in the past 10 meetings, with 6 of those victories as a ‘dog. Feeling better about Chicago, now?

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (-120) is worth playing lightly, but it should be a close shave. Still, Mrazek and Jarry can be very giving. And the Over cashed in both meetings last season, while going 3-1 in the past 4 meetings, and 5-2 in the past 7 in the series. Roll high, but be careful.

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Chicago Blackhawks at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Chicago Blackhawks at Pittsburgh Penguins odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Blackhawks (25-49-6) travel to meet the Pittsburgh Penguins (40-30-10) Tuesday. Puck drop from PPG Paints Arena is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blackhawks vs. Penguins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Blackhawks are in freefall, dropping the last 3 games and going 1-11 in the last 12 outings. Chicago fell at home 5-3 in the 1st regular-season meeting with Pittsburgh at United Center on Nov. 20.

The Penguins have 90 points, currently 1 point out of the final Wild-Card spot in the Eastern Conference with 2 games remaining in the regular season. The Pens have won 4 of the last 5 games at home, while going 18-6 in the last 24 outings against Western Conference foes.

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Blackhawks at Penguins odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:09 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Blackhawks +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Penguins -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blackhawks +2.5 (-120) | Penguins -2.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Blackhawks at Penguins projected goalies

Petr Mrazek (9-22-3, 3.71 GAA, .892 SV%) vs. Tristan Jarry (24-12-6, 2.89 GAA, .910 SV%, 2 SO)

Mrazek coughed up 7 goals on 31 shots in a 7-3 setback against the Seattle Kraken last time out on Saturday. He did pick up a win in his prior start at Calgary last Tuesday, a rare win. Mrazek has just the 1 victory in the last 10 starts and 11 appearances since Feb. 25.

Jarry made 19 saves last time out in a 5-1 win Saturday on the road against the Detroit Red Wings, and he has victories in each of his last 2 starts. He is 2-2-0 with a 2.77 GAA and .908 SV% in 4 starts in April.

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Blackhawks at Penguins picks and predictions

Prediction

Penguins 5, Blackhawks 1

Moneyline

The Penguins (-450) will cost you 4 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s just way too expensive even though the Blackhawks (+350) have been horrifically bad lately.

PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

The PENGUINS -2.5 (+100) are a decent play at even-money on the puck line.

Pittsburgh is playing for a playoff spot still, and it is likely to be playing with quite a bit of desperation against a bad team. This is an easy 2 points the Pens cannot afford to squander. Pittsburgh has won by 3 or more goals in each of the last 2 outings, posting an average margin of victory by 3.5 GPG.

Over/Under

The UNDER 6.5 (-120) is the play.

The Under is 6-2-2 in the last 10 meetings in Pittsburgh. The Under has cashed in 4 straight games for the Pens, too, while going 9-1 in the last 10 games against Central Division teams, and 5-1 in the last 6 contests against Western Conference opponents, too.

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Chicago Blackhawks at Dallas Stars odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Chicago Blackhawks at Dallas Stars odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Blackhawks (19-32-5) meet the Dallas Stars (30-15-12) Wednesday at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Puck drop is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Blackhawks vs. Stars odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Blackhawks registered a 3-2 win in a shootout over the visiting Vegas Golden Knights Tuesday, a 3rd consecutive win as a heavy underdog. Rookie C Cole Guttman scored his 1st NHL goal Sunday against the Toronto Maple Leafs and added his 2nd in Tuesday’s victory.

The Stars have picked up 2 of a possible 8 points in the past 4 games, going 0-2-2. The offense has been moribund lately, managing just 5 total goals during that span (1.25 goals per game). The Under is on a 11-0 run for Dallas dating back to Jan. 19.

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Blackhawks at Stars odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Blackhawks +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Stars -425 (bet $425 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blackhawks +1.5 (+130) | Stars -1.5 (-160)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -135 | U: +115)

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Blackhawks at Stars projected goalies

Jaxson Stauber (4-1-0, 2.77 GAA, .912 SV%) vs. Jake Oettinger (23-7-9, 2.20 GAA, .926 SV%, 4 SO)

Stauber has been sharp in the early stages of his career. He picked up his first NHL win in his first-ever start Jan. 21 at the St. Louis Blues, and has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 4 of his 5 starts to date. He allowed 3 goals on 35 shots in a win over Toronto Sunday.

Oettinger was on the short end of a 2-1 shootout loss in his native Minnesota at the Wild Friday. He hasn’t lost in regulation in 7 straight starts and 8 appearances dating back to Jan. 18. Oettinger is 2-0-2 with a 1.66 GAA and .951 SV% in 4 February starts, following up a 1.98 GAA in 10 January outings.

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Blackhawks at Stars picks and predictions

Prediction

Stars 3, Blackhawks 2

Moneyline

The Stars (-425) will cost you more than 4 times your potential return if you want to back the home side.

That’s a poor betting strategy most days, but especially when considering Dallas has scored just 5 goals across its past 4 outings

AVOID.

Puck line/Against the spread

The BLACKHAWKS +1.5 (+130) are a solid value at plus money on the puck line.

A late empty-net goal can turn a winning ticket into a losing one, but the Stars have had a lot of trouble scoring lately, and the ‘Hawks enter brimming with confidence after winning 3 in a row — all as heavy underdogs.

Over/Under

The UNDER 5.5 (+115) is the lean, and it’s a nice value at plus money.

You’ll be betting against the series trends, which show the Over cashing in 9 of the past 10 in this series, including 4 in a row in Dallas.

However, the Under is on an 11-game streak for the Stars, while going 24-5-1 in the past 30 games overall. The Under is also 10-1 in their last 11 on home ice and has cashed at a 5-0 clip in the past 5 inside the Western Conference.

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Chicago Blackhawks at Ottawa Senators odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Chicago Blackhawks at Ottawa Senators odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Blackhawks (16-32-5) and Ottawa Senators (26-24-3) meet Friday at Canadian Tire Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Blackhawks vs. Senators odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Blackhawks failed to cash as +451 underdogs Wednesday in a 5-2 loss at the Toronto Maple Leafs. C Sam Lafferty and C Philipp Kurashev scored for the Blackhawks, who have lost 5 of their last 6 games. Chicago is 8-23 in its last 31 games vs. Eastern Conference teams.

The Senators won as +178 underdogs Tuesday with a 3-2 shootout win at the New York Islanders. G Kevin Mandolese stopped 46 shots in his NHL debut as Ottawa won for the 6th time in its last 7 games. The Senators are 14-3 in their last 17 games vs. teams with a winning percentage below .400.

This is the 1st meeting this season between the teams. Chicago swept last season’s series 2-0 winning both games by 3 or more goals, with the Over going 1-0-1.

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Blackhawks at Senators odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Blackhawks +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Senators -270 (bet $270 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blackhawks +1.5 (-115) | Senators -1.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Blackhawks at Senators projected goalies

Jaxson Stauber (3-1-0, 2.71 GAA, .911 SV%) vs. Mads Sogaard (1-0-0, 2.71 GAA, .925 SV%)

This is Stauber’s 1st time facing the Senators. In the rookie netminder’s 3 road starts this season, he is 2-1-0 and has allowed 8 goals on 98 shots, good for a 2.67 GAA and .918 SV%.

Sogaard has never faced the Blackhawks. He’s 1-1-0 in 3 career home games (2 starts) with a 3.39 GAA and .892 SV% (58 saves against 65 shots).

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Blackhawks at Senators picks and predictions

Prediction

Senators 3, Blackhawks 2

Moneyline

PASS.

The Senators (-270) should win, but are being slightly overvalued on the moneyline considering their recent struggles vs. the Blackhawks. Bet the puck line and/or total instead.

Puck line/Against the spread

BET BLACKHAWKS +1.5 (-115).

Ottawa has been cashing moneyline bets lately, but its last 3 wins have all been by 1 goal. Chicago has won the last 8 meetings against Ottawa and should be able to keep it close vs. a Senators team that has barely been pulling out wins lately. The Blackhawks are 0-3 heading into this final game of their Canadian road trip and should come out extra focused in an attempt to not head back to Chicago winless.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6.5 (-115).

The Under is 10-4 in Chicago’s last 14 road games and 5-2 in the Blackhawks’ last 7 after a loss by 3 or more goals in their previous contest. The Under has hit in 27 of Ottawa’s last 40 games and is 10-4 in the Senators’ last 14 at home.

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Chicago Blackhawks at Philadelphia Flyers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Blackhawks at Flyers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Blackhawks (12-26-4) and Philadelphia Flyers (19-19-7) square off for a Thursday matchup at the Wells Fargo Center at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Blackhawks vs. Flyers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Chicago’s tank season has perhaps accidentally climbed back on the rails in recent weeks. The Blackhawks — losers of 13 of 14 from Dec. 4-Jan. 3 — have gone 4-1-0 since Jan. 6. When they hit the ice in Philadelphia, they’ll be looking to undo a losing skid longer than anything they endured in December — the Hawks haven’t won in Philadelphia since 1996.

The Flyers are also 4-1-0 in their last 5. A bottom-10 team in scoring for the season, Philadelphia has been finding quite a bit of twine at home recently. Across their last 5 games on home ice, the Flyers have averaged 4.6 goals per game.

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Blackhawks at Flyers odds

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  • Moneyline: Blackhawks +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Flyers -240 (bet $240 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blackhawks +1.5 (-130) | Flyers -1.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +110 | U: -130)

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Blackhawks at Flyers projected goalies

Petr Mrazek (4-10-1, 4.17 GAA, .877 SV%) vs. Carter Hart (13-13-6, 3.00 GAA, .907 SV%)

Mrazek is making his 1st road start since Dec. 27. The 30-year-old netminder is behind a Chicago defense that has been dinged for 33.8 shots per contest over the team’s last 10 games.

Hart has had a rough month so far, posting an .888 SV% and mostly getting hurt by even-strength goals. In his last game Monday at Boston, he allowed 4 goals in 28 minutes.

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Blackhawks at Flyers picks and predictions

Prediction

Philadelphia 5, Chicago 2

Moneyline

PASS. Look to leverage a significant Chicago fade on the puck line.

Puck line/Against the spread

Any public lean toward winning-of-late Chicago should provide value on the other side here. The Blackhawks’ defense is porous and struggling Mrazek is behind a defense that gives up a slew of scoring chances.

His opposite in the other cage owns a .944 SV% in 2 career games against the Hawks. On offense, Philly has been climbing the ladder in the last month or so with regard to creating high-danger chances.

Each of Chicago’s last 14 losses has come my a multi-goal margin.

BACK THE FLYERS -1.5 (+110).

Over/Under

The Chicago side of the ledger is not dangerous enough to join the Flyers in any kind of goal-spiral game here. PASS.

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Colorado Avalanche at Chicago Blackhawks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Colorado Avalanche at Chicago Blackhawks odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Colorado Avalanche (20-16-3) face the Chicago Blackhawks (10-25-4) Thursday at United Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Avalanche vs. Blackhawks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Avalanche were on the short end of a 5-4 setback against the Florida Panthers at Ball Arena last time out on Tuesday. The defending champs are in the midst of an ugly 1-5-1 skid.

The Blackhawks have won back-to-back games with a 2-0 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Friday, and a 4-3 win in overtime against the Calgary Flames on Sunday. Who could have predicted Chicago would have more wins than Colorado in the new year?

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Avalanche at Blackhawks odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Avalanche -310 (bet $310 to win $100) | Blackhawks +255 (bet $100 to win $255)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Avalanche -1.5 (-125) | Blackhawks +1.5 (+105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Avalanche at Blackhawks projected goalies

Alexandar Georgiev (16-11-3, 2.75 GAA, .915 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Petr Mrazek (2-10-1, 4.19 GAA, .878 SV%)

Georgiev coughed up 5 goals on 37 shots in a 5-4 loss against the Panthers last time out, and he has allowed 3 or more goals in 6 of the last 7 starts since Dec. 27. He is 1-5-1 across the nosedive.

Mrazek was knocked around for 5 goals on 28 shots last time out against the San Jose Sharks on New Year’s Day. He has lost 5 consecutive starts, allowing 3 or more goals in each of those assignments.

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Avalanche at Blackhawks picks and predictions

Prediction

Avalanche 5, Blackhawks 4

Moneyline

The Avalanche (-310) will cost you 3 times your potential return, and that’s risky any time, let alone with a team playing terrible hockey lately. Plus, the defending champs are on the road.

PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

The BLACKHAWKS +1.5 (+105) are a risky play at home, but it has 2 straight victories, while the Avalanche -1.5 (-125) has managed a 1-5-1 record across the past 7 games overall.

There is plenty of risk, as the Avalanche has won 5 in a row against the Blackhawks, while going 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Chicago.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (+100) is 4-1-1 in the past 6 meetings in this series.

In addition, both Georgiev and Mrazek are struggling to stop pucks. The Over has been the rule in this series, and the Over is 5-2 in the last 7 home games for the Blackhawks.

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Chicago Blackhawks at Columbus Blue Jackets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Chicago Blackhawks at Columbus Blue Jackets odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Blackhawks (8-22-4) wrap up a 3-game road trip when they face the Columbus Blue Jackets (10-22-2) at Nationwide Arena Saturday. Puck drop is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Blackhawks vs. Blue Jackets odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Blackhawks have lost the first 2 games of their road trip, dropping a 3-0 decision to the Carolina Hurricanes Tuesday and falling 3-1 to the St. Louis Blues Thursday. Chicago has won just once in the past 11 games overall — but that was a 5-2 victory over Columbus at United Center on Dec. 23.

The Blue Jackets are in freefall, too, dropping 7 in a row since their last win over the Los Angeles Kings on Dec. 11. Columbus has won 2 of the past 3 games on home ice, however.

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Blackhawks at Blue Jackets odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Blackhawks +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Blue Jackets -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blackhawks +1.5 (-220) | Blue Jackets -1.5 (+160)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

Blackhawks at Blue Jackets projected goalies

Alex Stalock (4-3-1, 2.69 GAA, .918 SV%) vs. Elvis Merzlikins (4-8-0, 4.68 GAA, .864 SV%)

Stalock is confirmed to start and has been a steadying force in the crease since returning from a 6-week absence due to a concussion. The American netminder has allowed a total of 4 goals on 57 shots in his 2 December starts, going 1-1-0 with a 2.02 GAA and .930 SV%.

Merzlikins has really struggled in December, going 2-3-0 with a 4.57 GAA and .862 SV% in 3 starts and 2 relief appearances. He last faced the Blackhawks on Feb. 17, 2022, turning aside 28 of the 32 shots he faced in a victory.

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Blackhawks at Blue Jackets picks and predictions

Prediction

Blackhawks 5, Blue Jackets 2

Moneyline

The BLACKHAWKS (+120) are a solid play as underdogs. While Chicago has struggled, its only win lately has been a convincing victory on home ice against the Blue Jackets.

Merzlikins, and really all Columbus goaltenders, has been very giving lately. During the current 7-game slide, Columbus has been dented for 26 total goals. Chicago will add to the woes of the home side.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Blackhawks +1.5 (-220) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return if you require insurance, and that’s just too expensive.

If you like Chicago, just play it straight up for a much better value.

PASS.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (-105) is the way to go in this battle of bad teams.

The Over is 4-1 in the past 5 games against losing teams for the Blackhawks while going 3-1-1 in the past 5 trips to Columbus and 4-0-1 in the past 5 meetings overall in this series.

The Blue Jackets have cashed the Over at a 46-21-4 clip in their past 71 home games while hitting at a 7-1 pace in the past 8 against teams with a winning percentage under .400.

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Chicago Blackhawks at Carolina Hurricanes odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Chicago Blackhawks at Carolina Hurricanes odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Blackhawks (8-20-4) take on the Carolina Hurricanes (22-6-6) at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Tuesday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Blackhawks vs. Hurricanes odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Blackhawks picked up a 5-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets before  the holiday break, snapping an 8-game losing streak. During the skid, Chicago scored just 9 total goals.

These teams met in Chitown Nov. 14, with the Hurricanes coming away with a 3-0 win as the Under easily connected.

The Hurricanes steamed into the break with a 14-game point streak, going 12-0-2 dating back to its last regulation loss Nov. 23. The Canes won a wild 6-5 game against the Philadelphia Flyers Friday night, and 6 of the past 7 wins have been by a lone goal.

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Blackhawks at Hurricanes odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Blackhawks +320 (bet $100 to win $320) | Hurricanes -390 (bet $390 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blackhawks +1.5 (+125) | Hurricanes -1.5 (-150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +105 | U: -125)

Blackhawks at Hurricanes projected goalies

Petr Mrazek (2-8-1, 4.23 GAA, .874 SV%) vs. Pyotr Kochetkov (10-1-4, 1.94 GAA, .928 SV%, 3 SO)

The former Cane Mrazek returns to Raleigh looking for redemption, but it has been a tough go in the Windy City for the veteran. He has allowed 14 total goals across his past 3 starts, and he is 1-7-1 with a 4.39 GAA and .874 SV% since the start of November, including the loss to Carolina on Nov. 14.

Kochetkov turned aside all 27 shots he faced in Chicago in the first matchup, picking up his first NHL shutout in the process. He has had 2 more shutouts, both on the road, since that night.

Kochetkov has been a huge reason for the success of Carolina lately, going 7-0-1 with a 1.63 GAA and .939 SV% in 7 starts and 8 appearances in the month of December.

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Blackhawks at Hurricanes picks and predictions

Prediction

Hurricanes 5, Blackhawks 1

Moneyline

The Hurricanes (-390) will cost you nearly 4 times your potential return, and it is never recommended to be such a heavy favorite, even when tossing it into a multi-team parlay. The value is just sucked out.

AVOID, and look to the puck line instead.

Puck line/Against the spread

The HURRICANES -1.5 (-150) is the play here, although it’s a little on the pricey side. It comes with plenty of risk, too, as Carolina has been hot lately, but 6 of the previous 7 wins have been by just 1 goal.

However, Carolina has scored 3 or more goals in each of the past 6 outings, and 13 of the 14 games during the point streak. Chicago, on the other hand, has a total of just 14 goals across the past 9 outings. The Blackhawks +1.5 (+125) won’t be able to keep pace.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (-125) is the lean, as we saw an Under result in the first meeting in mid-November.

The concern with playing the Under is Mrazek, as he has knuckled under the pressure lately, and that’s not good heading in to face a red-hot Carolina offense.

However, Kochetkov gave the Blackhawks nothing, and another shutout wouldn’t be shocking in the least. He has been standing on his head lately.

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