The Chicago Blackhawks take on the Detroit Red Wings in an NHL picks Saturday Night matchup. Chicago missed the playoffs last year after compiling a dismal 31-51-9 mark and as a result was very busy in the off season. It seems to have paid off in the early going as Chicago comes into this game with a 10-8-0-1 mark putting them tied for second in the Western Conference Central Division. They have picked up their scoring from last season averaging 2.95 goals per game and rank 10th in the NHL. The one down side is that their defense that was a problem last year continues to be an issue as they are allowing 3.05 goals per game good for a ranking of 22nd. BetUS.com as Detroit listed as a -270 ML Favorite.
Last season the Detroit Red Wings once again finished atop their division with a 60-40-15 mark with a defense that boasted the second-best goals-against in the league. This season has been even more amazing as the Red Wings have started out with a remarkable 13-0-4-1 mark. Ironically 3 of their 4 losses this season has been against Chicago. They are coming off of their first two game losing streak of the season after their loss to St. Louis in their previous game. The Red Wing offense has average 3.28 goals per game good for a #4 ranking. Their defense has been stellar again this season with 2.22 goals against average and a #5 ranking.
Before you go jumping on the Chicago bandwagon consider that Detroit is 14-5-0 against Chicago over the last 3 seasons. The Blackhawks are also a bankroll draining 9-42-1 in their last 52 road games versus a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
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