Arizona Coyotes vs Chicago Blackhawks 2/10/2023 Picks, Preview and Game Analysis
The Arizona Coyotes and Chicago Blackhawks will face off at the United Center in Chicago on Friday. Arizona comes into the game riding high after securing a hard-fought 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Monday. The Coyotes have been on a roll lately, winning three of their last five matchups, including a recent one-point home win on February 6. Defenseman Jakob Chychrun shined for Arizona, netting two goals, while goaltender Karel Vejmelka turned away 33 shots for a .943 save percentage.
While the Coyotes have been finding success lately, they are still in contention for the first overall draft pick, which would give them the right to select phenom Connor Bedard. Currently, Arizona sits in 29th place in the NHL with a record of 17-28-6 for 40 points after 51 games played. Despite their current standing, the Coyotes will have the advantage when they take on the struggling Chicago Blackhawks on Friday.
- Arizona is 2-4 SU in their last 6 matches with the Coyotes.
- The total stayed UNDER in 5 of Arizona’s last 5 games on the road.
- The total remained UNDER in 5 of Arizona’s last 7 games on the road against Chicago.
Arizona Coyotes vs Chicago Blackhawks 2/10/2023 Picks, Preview and Game Analysis
The Chicago Blackhawks are eager to bounce back from their recent home defeat and secure a win over the visiting Arizona Coyotes on Friday night at the United Center. Despite leading the game with two goals, the Blackhawks suffered a heart-breaking 2-3 loss in overtime against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday. Jason Dickinson got the scoring started in the second period, with assists from Patrick Kane, while Seth Jones extended the lead with a goal of his own, set up by Jason Dickinson and Tyler Johnson. Despite taking the lead, the Blackhawks defense faltered and allowed Anaheim to equalize with under five minutes remaining in regulation time.
The Blackhawks have recently acquired the services of right-winger Vladimir Tarasenko, who was traded from the St. Louis Blues to the New York Rangers earlier this season. He brings with him a record of 10 goals, 19 assists, and 29 points after 38 games played for the year. Center Max Domi is Chicago’s leader in goal scoring with 14 and in points with 35 while RW Patrick Kane is the Blackhawks’ top setter with 26 assists this year.
- The Chicago Blackhawks are 5-15 SU in their last 20 games at home.
- The total stayed UNDER in 5 of the Blackhawks’ last 7 games at home against Arizona.
- Chicago is 5-15 SU in their last 20 games against an opponent in the Western Conference.
Arizona Coyotes vs. Chicago Blackhawks. The NHL Pick for this contest is the Chicago Blackhawks. Both squads are at the bottom of the Central Division but the Coyotes are two wins and five points ahead of the Blackhawks. However, Chicago will be playing with a home-ice advantage and crowd support on their side. The prediction: Chicago Blackhawks will win 4-1.
NHL Starting Time: 8:30 PM ET
Location: United Center in Chicago, IL
Date: Friday, February 10, 2023
TV: NHLPP/ESPN+, BAZK
NHL Odds/Point Spread: Chicago Blackhawks -105
NHL Totals: 5.5
