nhl Preview
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Colorado Avalanche
Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Wednesday when the Chicago Blackhawks and the Colorado Avalanche meet at Ball Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Avalanche as -300-moneyline favorites versus the Blackhawks, while the game's total opened at 6.
Colorado lost its last outing, a 6-3 result against the Golden Knights on June 10. Bettors who backed the Golden Knights at -129 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
The Blackhawks were a 5-4 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Stars. That made winners of bettors who got Dallas at -132 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.
Chicago:
Team record: 0-0-0 SU
Chicago is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Chicago is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chicago's last 8 games
Colorado:
Team record: 0-0-0 SU
Colorado is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Colorado is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Chicago at New Jersey Friday, October 15
Colorado home to St. Louis Saturday, October 16