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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