Smart NHL bettors are making a pick on Tuesday night's season opener between the Chicago Blackhawks and Utah Hockey Club.
The October 8 puck drop, scheduled for 10 p.m. ET, features Connor Bedard and the Blackhawks visiting the latest expansion team.
Utah is favored in its first game as a franchise, leaving head coach Luke Richardson and Chicago in a familiar underdog role (the Blackhawks were well-accustomed to this suit last season.
Transitioning into the Blackhawks vs Utah odds, betting patterns tracked through Bet Labs, available to PRO subscribers, set the stage for compelling insights into how market-influencing bets predict Tuesday's outcome.
NHL Projections, Expected Goalies for Blackhawks vs. Utah
Examining the odds for the late Tuesday NHL game, Utah's positioned as -165 favorites on the moneyline, while the Blackhawks are listed at +140.
Advanced NHL PRO Projections are right on par with the pricing. We make Utah -160, so there's no value there.
Meanwhile, the Blackhawks vs. Utah over/under is set at 6 or 6.5 goals, depending on the shop.
Expected goaltenders are Petr Mrazek for the Blackhawks and Connor Ingram for Utah.
Blackhawks vs. Utah Prediction
I couldn't wait to check Bet Labs' Bet Signals for the opening day of the NHL season to see where sharp bets were landing. Noticeably, a Blackhawks vs. Utah pick has been whacked multiple times by a smart bettor or respected NHL groups.
Utilizing PRO insights and smart, big wagers rolling through Bet Labs, the over/under market is where unique insights are emerging. PRO signals are active on