Colorado Avalanche vs. Chicago Blackhawks
Betting Odds: Chicago -209 Over/Under 5.5 (March 6th 2013)
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ATS Trends:
Blackhawks are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. Northwest. Blackhawks are 5-0 in their last 5 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation. Blackhawks are 21-5 in their last 26 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Blackhawks are 21-5 in their last 26 vs. Western Conference. Blackhawks are 20-7 in their last 27 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Avalanche are 9-2 in their last 11 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation. Avalanche are 21-44 in their last 65 vs. a team with a winning record. Avalanche are 2-5 in their last 7 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Avalanche are 14-37 in their last 51 games playing on 0 days rest. Avalanche are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Over/Under Trends:
Under is 5-0 in Blackhawks last 5 in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation. Over is 6-1-1 in Blackhawks last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Under is 15-4-2 in Blackhawks last 21 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Under is 10-3-1 in Blackhawks last 14 home games. Under is 19-7-1 in Blackhawks last 27 overall. Under is 4-0-2 in Avalanche last 6 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Avalanche last 4 Wednesday games. Under is 4-1 in Avalanche last 5 vs. Central. Under is 4-1 in Avalanche last 5 in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation. Under is 4-1 in Avalanche last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.

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Head-to-Head Trends:
Avalanche are 6-2 in the last 8 meetings. Over is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings.

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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Colorado Avalanche
NHL Pick: Colorado Avalanche -130 (February 10th 2012)
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This week’s two free plays have both been underdogs on the moneyline. Each of them won. Today, however, I’m backing the favored Avalanche.

After losing five straight, their longest skid of the season, the Avs got back on track in a big way last time out. They beat a struggling (but very talented) Chicago team by a score of 5-2. That victory figures to be just what the doctor ordered. Order restored, I feel that the Avs should be able to follow it up with another “W” this evening.

While the recent 5-game losing streak was the Avs first of the season, they have had a pair of 5-game winning streaks, including a stretch where they won nine of 10. So, this is a team which is capable of stringing together victories.

The Avs should be thrilled to see the Hurricanes coming to town. For starters, they’re an impressive 10-2 (+9.6) against Eastern Conference opponents. Going back further finds the Avs at 30-18 (+12.1) the past few seasons against teams from the East. During the same stretch, Carolina is a money-burning 19-27 (-6.9) against teams from the West.

Additionally, Colorado has dominated the Canes here over the years. In fact, the Avs are a perfect 7-0 the last seven times that they were a host in this series.

As for Colorado being favored, given the home/road stats of both teams, the price seems more than fair. While the Avs are only a modest 15-14 (15-13-1) here at Denver, the Canes are a terrible 6-20 (6-13-7) away from Raleigh.

Knowing they embark on a tough 4-game road trip after this, the Avs should be really motivated to close out the homestand with another victory. Consider Colorado. Get more NHL picks for February 10th 2012 from Ben Burns at Touthouse.com