Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Blackhawks vs. Coyotes NHL Odds
Looking for Chicago Blackhawks vs. Arizona Coyotes free hockey plays & NHL Odds? NHL betting sees the Blackhawks taking on the Coyotes on Thursday, December 12th at Gila River Arena in Glendale Arizona. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all NHL Hockey games all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily NHL hockey predictions like this Blackhawks Coyotes matchup.
(12-13-6) Chicago Blackhawks vs. Arizona Coyotes (18-11-4)
Date: Thursday, December 12th
Time: 9:00 PM ET
Venue: Gila River Arena, Glendale AZ
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Blackhawks +125 Coyotes -145
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Coyotes -1.5
NHL Betting Total: 5.5
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The Blackhawks and Coyotes should be very familiar with each other after Arizona just scored a 4-3 (SO) win in Chicago on Sunday. Jeremy Colliton’s team took the defeat as a -115 underdog in that game.
Arizona should be drawing some betting love in this matchup after taking 4 of the last 5 from Chicago overall. The Coyotes try to keep pace with Edmonton in the Pacific as the teams are tied with 40 points.
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago shows bright spots at time this year, but ultimately it looks like another season dwelling in the basement of the Central and possibly the Western Conference overall.
The Blackhawks took an absolute beating on Tuesday, losing 1-5 at Vegas. Chicago managed just 29 shots and G Corey Crawford was lit up once again stopping only 32 of 37 Golden Knights shots.
With Crawford getting the nod last game, we may see Robin Lehner in net vs. the Coyotes. It was Lehner who made the start against Arizona on Sunday and although he gave up 3 goals, it was on a whopping 47 shots (.936).
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Defense isn’t the only issue facing Chicago as their offense has been held in check with 2 goals or less in 6 of the last 10. It’s no coincidence that Patrick Kane has been held without a goal for the last 5.
The Blackhawks don’t get any breaks in facing Arizona’s #2 ranked defense in goals/against here. A hot Coyotes defense vs. a struggling Chicago offense that is also on the road makes the under 5.5 look very good here.
Arizona Coyotes
The Coyotes hammered the heck out of the puck in their last meeting with Chicago on Sunday, firing off 47 shots to the ‘Hawks measly 29. It’s almost a concern that Arizona needed a SO to win that game with those numbers.
Before the win over Chicago, Arizona was beaten 0-2 by Pittsburgh. They also followed up the win over the Blackhawks with a 2-5 home loss to Calgary so are there some questions with this offense?
Arizona does score just 2.6 goals per game which is 26th in the NHL. Arizona has had 2 SO and another couple two goal outputs in their last 4 home games for a 1-2-1 record over that span.
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The Coyotes are 7-7-1 at home on the year compared to Chicago’s 5-6-3 record on the road. There are some things to think maybe Chicago has a chance in this one – but then again Arizona’s goaltending situation isn’t one of them.
Arizona likely sends Darcy Kuemper out in net on Thursday after going with Antti Raanta in the last start. His 1.96 GAA is 2nd to only Tristan Jarry on the year.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Blackhawks are 5-11 last 16 road games
- Blackhawks are 3-8 last 11 overall
- Coyotes are 1-4 last 5 home games
- Blackhawks are 10-3 last 13 in Arizona
Free Arizona Coyotes vs. Chicago Blackhawks NHL Prediction:
If Chicago does in fact go with Lehner and Arizona counters with Kuemper, it’s a goaltender’s night.
4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Under 5.5
The last meeting between the two saw 4 goals in the 1st period to send the total ‘over.’ That shouldn’t happen in the desert.
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