The Chicago Blackhawks return to home ice at the United Center this Sunday looking to bounce back from their recent 5-3 loss to the Devils, but they'll have their hands full against a Utah Hockey Club team desperate for redemption after being shut out 8-0 by the Lightning.

With Chicago's power play clicking at an impressive 25.75% and goaltender Spencer Knight bringing a .905 save percentage to the crease, they might just have enough firepower to challenge the visitors despite their underdog status.

The betting lines suggest a tight contest at United Center with Utah carrying a slight edge, but recent performance trends point toward an intriguing showdown between the hometown Blackhawks vs road-weary Utah.

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Utah prediction: who will win?

For tonight's Chicago Blackhawks vs Utah matchup, our predictive model gives the Hawks a 57.5% chance of defeating the Hockey Club.

Chicago Blackhawks: 57.5% win probability

  • Home ice advantage boosting confidence despite overall record (teams typically win 5-10% more at home)
  • Recent motivation after tough season (LLWLL showing signs of fight in recent games)
  • Better scoring efficiency with 199 goals despite being last in Western Conference (Utah has only 204 goals with more games played)

Utah: 42.5% win probability

  • Poor recent form with three consecutive losses before two wins (LLLWW shows inconsistency)
  • Defensive struggles allowing 226 goals against (ranked 11th in Western Conference)
  • Road game disadvantage for a team with below .500 record (travel factor impacts performance)

At Sporting Post, our unique prediction model combines insights from top NHL experts. Instead of sifting through hundreds of expert analyses across the web, you can rely on our predictions to understand the market's overall sentiment. We scan trusted sources, analyzing predictions, data, and opinions, and our AI assigns a confidence level to each prediction. We then average these levels to produce an 'expert opinion' win probability—reflecting the collective intelligence of the industry's leading NHL experts.

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Utah odds

Here are the latest odds for the upcoming NHL matchup between the Utah and the home team Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday, March 30.

Chicago BlackhawksUtah
Moneyline+180 (via DraftKings Sportsbook)-210 (via bet365 US)

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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Utah preview

The struggling Chicago Blackhawks (21-42-9) host the Utah Hockey Club (32-29-11) at United Center this Sunday in what could be a bounce-back opportunity for both squads.

Utah's coming off an absolute nightmare performance, getting blanked 8-0 by the Lightning despite firing 25 shots on goal - their offense desperately needs to rediscover its touch.

Chicago hasn't fared much better lately, dropping their most recent contest 5-3 to the Devils, though their power play remains a bright spot with an impressive 25.75% conversion rate this season.

Between the pipes, Karel Vejmelka is expected to start for Utah with his .899 career save percentage, while Spencer Knight likely gets the nod for the Blackhawks sporting a slightly better .905 career mark.

The betting public seems to favor Utah (-132), but Chicago's home-ice advantage and the Hockey Club's recent offensive no-show makes this one tougher to call than the odds suggest.

Utah's been outscored 221-202 on the season, while Chicago's goals differential looks even worse at 257-195.

With Chicago's tendency to generate high-danger chances (11.09% shooting percentage) and Utah's defensive vulnerabilities, don't be shocked if the home underdogs pull off an upset at the United Center.

Smart money might actually be on the Blackhawks at that tempting +110 value, especially if they can capitalize on the man advantage against Utah's penalty kill.

Key stats

  • 1
    Chicago Blackhawks sit 15th in Western Conference with 51 points from 73 games
  • 2
    Utah ranks 11th in Western Conference with 76 points from 73 games
  • 3
    Utah has a recent form of LLLWW while Chicago shows LLWLL
  • 4
    Utah has scored 204 goals this season compared to Chicago's 199, suggesting better offensive capability

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Utah form

Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
Latest matches
L
L
W
L
L
Victories
1/5 (20%)
Defeats
4/5 (80%)
Mar 29, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights5:3Chicago Blackhawks
Mar 26, 2025
New Jersey Devils5:3Chicago Blackhawks
Mar 23, 2025
Philadelphia Flyers4:7Chicago Blackhawks
Mar 22, 2025
St. Louis Blues4:1Chicago Blackhawks
Mar 21, 2025
Los Angeles Kings3:1Chicago Blackhawks
Utah
Utah
Latest matches
L
L
L
W
W
Victories
2/5 (40%)
Defeats
3/5 (60%)
Mar 28, 2025
Florida Panthers2:1Utah
Mar 27, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning8:0Utah
Mar 25, 2025
Detroit Red Wings5:1Utah
Mar 22, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning4:6Utah
Mar 21, 2025
Buffalo Sabres2:5Utah

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Utah head to head

Chicago Blackhawks

17%

Utah

33%

Mar 8, 2025

Chicago Blackhawks

4 : 3

Utah

Feb 26, 2025

Utah

2 : 1

Chicago Blackhawks

Oct 9, 2024

Utah

5 : 2

Chicago Blackhawks