Colorado has beaten the Blackhawks eight of the past 10 meetings and the last two have been shutouts, including a 4-0 win for Colorado on Oct. 19 in the first meeting this season. The Avalanche have won three of four following a 6-2 victory over San Jose on Sunday when Nathan MacKinnon extended his career high-tying point streak to 15 games with two goals and two assists for Colorado. Alexandar Georgiev had 27 saves and improved to 15-7-1 with a 2.96 GAA this season. Chicago has lost four in a row while being outscored 19-7. Petr Mrazek is expected in net with a 7-10-0 record and 3.10 GAA. The Blackhawks are 9-45 their past 54 games against Central Division opponents and they have lost 36 of 52 home games. Take the Avalanche.
This pick was released to clients on December 19, 2023 at 11:46AM ET.
NHL
Colorado at Chicago
December 19, 2023
8:37 PM Eastern
1.5 units on Colorado -235 (moneyline) (risk 1.5 to return 2.14)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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