Utah Hockey vs. Blackhawks Picks and Prediction – 3/30/2025

Utah Hockey Club (32-29-11) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (21-42-9)
Time: 4:00 PM ET
Location: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
TV: ESPN+

Previous Games:

• Utah: Lost 8-0 to Tampa Bay

• Chicago: Lost 5-3 to New Jersey

Head-to-Head:

Utah has had the edge in their recent matchups against Chicago, but both teams are struggling this season. The Blackhawks are a bottom-tier team in the Central Division, while Utah has shown inconsistency, especially in their recent defensive performances.

Utah Hockey Club Breakdown:

Utah comes into this game on a two-game losing streak and has been struggling to maintain solid defensive play, allowing an average of 5.2 goals per game over their last five. Despite the defensive lapses, they have some strong offensive players, including Clayton Keller (78 points) and Dylan Guenther (26 goals). Utah will need to tighten up defensively and find a way to avoid being caught off guard by Chicago’s attacks.

Key Players:

• Clayton Keller: 78 points (24G, 54A) this season

• Dylan Guenther: 26 goals this season

Chicago Blackhawks Breakdown:

Chicago has been in a rough patch, dropping four of their last five games and averaging only 2.7 goals per game. Their defense has also been porous, allowing 4.4 goals in their last five contests. Ryan Donato has been a bright spot for the Blackhawks, leading the team with 25 goals, but overall, they have been struggling to find consistency.

Key Players:

• Ryan Donato: 25 goals this season

• Connor Bedard: 20 goals, 56 points this season

Betting Trends:

Utah Hockey Club:

• 17-15-4 on the road this season

• 1-4 in their last 5 road games

Chicago Blackhawks:

• 14-18-4 at home this season

• 1-3-1 in their last 5 home games

Exact Score Prediction:

Utah Hockey Club 4 – Chicago Blackhawks 2

Our Best Bet:

Utah Hockey Club ML (-210)

With Utah coming in as the stronger team, despite their recent struggles, they should be able to get past the Blackhawks, who are in the midst of a difficult season. The Moneyline bet on Utah offers the most value, as they are the favorites to win this matchup.