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Colorado Avalanche vs. Chicago Blackhawks
The division rival Colorado Avalanche and Chicago Blackhawks are set to renew hostilities on Thursday when they meet at United Center.
Oddsmakers opened the Avalanche as -227-moneyline favorites versus the Blackhawks, while the game's total opened at 6.
In their last action, Chicago was a 3-2 loser at home against the Red Wings. Bettors on Detroit at -160 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Colorado won its last outing, a 5-1 result against the Stars on February 27. Bettors who backed the Avalanche at -131 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Colorado:
Team record: 36-19-5 SU
Colorado is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Colorado's last 23 games
Colorado is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Chicago:
Team record: 15-39-5 SU
Current Streak: lost 4 straight games.
Chicago is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games
Chicago is 15-7 ATS in its last 22 games at home
Next up:
Colorado at Nashville Saturday, March 2
Chicago home to Columbus Saturday, March 2