Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Prop Pick: Can Chicago Limit Mikko Rantanen, Avs on Wednesday Night?
The Chicago Blackhawks will host the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night at the United Center. Can the Blackhawks defense shut down Mikko Rantanen and the Avs in this Western Conference clash? Next Level Bets provides his top prop pick for Avalanche vs. Blackhawks on January 8th.
Next Level Bets - January 8, 2025, 4:36 PM EST
4 minAvalanche vs. Blackhawks Prop Pick: Can Chicago Limit Mikko Rantanen, Avs on Wednesday Night?
Tonight’s matchup features the Colorado Avalanche, one of the NHL’s top teams, taking on the struggling Chicago Blackhawks (13-25). While Colorado is heavily favored, this game provides an intriguing betting angle worth exploring.
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Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Odds
Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Date, Time, and Where To Watch
- Date: January 8, 2024
- Time: 7:30 pm ET
- Where To Watch: TNT
Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Prediction
Mikko Rantanen, a key player for the Avalanche, has been exceptional this season but faces a tough matchup tonight. His points line is set at 1.5, which seems high considering his performance against Chicago in the past. Rantanen has only surpassed this line in 37% of his games this season, and just four out of 12 matchups against the Blackhawks in his career.
Chicago, despite their poor record, defends opposing right wingers well and tends to play a more physical game against top players like Rantanen. Historically, Rantanen has stayed under this line in 67% of his games against the Blackhawks. With Chicago likely focusing their defensive efforts on him tonight, the under looks like a strong value play.
Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Prop Pick
- Pick: Mikko Rantanen Under 1.5 Points (-122) Get oddschecker+ right now for just $0.99 per month. Don't miss out on this first month deal!
