The Chicago Blackhawks have lost over 50 games in each of the last two seasons. That hasn't happened for two decades. It looks like the same old story until you get a little closer to the 3-5 record. Chicago in eight games has faced unbeaten Boston, unbeaten Vegas in four of them, and division-leading Colorado in another. This team has three road wins already, and has been a better team than the record would indicate. Arizona has lost two straight games allowing 11 total goals, and that is not the type of favorite I want to get behind. Make the play on Chicago.
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