- The Avalanche are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Blackhawks
- Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
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The Colorado Avalanche (44-13) visit United Center to take on the Chicago Blackhawks (26-30) on Mar. 20 in Chicago, IL. The puck drop is scheduled for 8:30 pm.
The Avalanche are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (-120).
The Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Avalanche | -1.5 -120 | 6 +100 | -300 |
| Blackhawks | +1.5 +100 | 6 -120 | +240 |
Avalanche vs Blackhawks Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Avalanche will win this game with 90.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Avalanche vs Blackhawks Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Blackhawks will cover the spread with 75.3% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Avalanche Best Bets & Trends
- The Colorado Avalanche have hit the 3P Moneyline in 12 of their last 25 away games (+6.25 Units / 15% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 15 games (+5.90 Units / 36% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have covered the Puck Line in 5 of their last 7 away games (+5.85 Units / 84% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 9 of their last 15 games (+5.65 Units / 33% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 5 of their last 10 games (+5.05 Units / 39% ROI)
Blackhawks Best Bets & Trends
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+9.30 Units / 44% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 43% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have covered the Puck Line in 7 of their last 9 games (+4.80 Units / 40% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the 1P Moneyline in 7 of their last 20 games (+4.25 Units / 21% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have covered the 1P Puck Line in 14 of their last 20 games (+4.25 Units / 13% ROI)
Avalanche Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Avalanche are 34-33 against the spread this NHL season (+9.5 Units / 13.06% ROI).
- Avalanche are 44-23 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.2 Units /0.87% ROI
- Avalanche are 28-36 when betting the Over for -12.8 Units / -16.82% ROI
- Avalanche are 36-28 when betting the Under for +6.95 Units /9.62% ROI
Blackhawks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blackhawks are 43-25 against the spread this NHL season (+2.8 Units /2.49% ROI).
- Blackhawks are 26-42 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.4 Units / -0.58% ROI
- Blackhawks are 28-38 when betting the Over for -13.75 Units / -18.2% ROI
- Blackhawks are 38-28 when betting the Under for +7.5 Units / 10.07% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Blackhawks vs Avalanche
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon (COL) | -145 |
| Martin Necas (COL) | +105 |
| Brock Nelson (Col) | +165 |
| Connor Bedard (CHI) | +175 |
| Nazem Kadri (COL) | +200 |
| Valeri Nichushkin (COL) | +225 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Blackhawks vs Avalanche
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Teuvo Teravainen (CHI) | 0.5 +120 | 0.5 -160 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi (CHI) | 0.5 +100 | 0.5 -135 |
| Connor Bedard (CHI) | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +135 |
| Nicolas Roy (COL) | 0.5 +165 | 0.5 -220 |
| Frank Nazar (CHI) | 0.5 -105 | 0.5 -125 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Blackhawks vs Avalanche
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bertuzzi (CHI) | 1.5 -150 | 1.5 +110 |
| Ilya Mikheyev (CHI) | 1.5 +130 | 1.5 -175 |
| Connor Bedard (CHI) | 3.5 +125 | 3.5 -165 |
| Frank Nazar (CHI) | 1.5 -155 | 1.5 +115 |
| Sam Rinzel (CHI) | 1.5 -120 | 1.5 -115 |
Avalanche: Keys to the Game vs. Blackhawks
The Avalanche are 136-83 (.621) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Avalanche are 44-22 (.667) this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Avalanche were 47-32 (.595) last season — tied for 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Avalanche are 76-41 (.650) when allowing less than 30 shots on goal since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .525
Blackhawks: Keys to the Game vs. Avalanche
The Blackhawks were 25-54 (.316) last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks are 71-150 (.321) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks are 51-95 (.349) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks are 3-97 (.030) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .130
Avalanche Offensive Stats & Trends
The Avalanche have recorded 35.7 shots per game this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 29.9
The Avalanche have 581 cycle chances in 5v5 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Avalanche have 856 cycle chances this season — most among NHL Teams
The Avalanche have 16.5 slot shots per game this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 14.0
Blackhawks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blackhawks scored on 33% of second chance opportunities while tied last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Blackhawks scored on 15% of cycle chances in the second period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Blackhawks were 25-54 (.316) last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks are 71-150 (.321) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Avalanche Defensive Stats & Trends
The Avalanche have allowed 0.7 goals per game in the third period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.1
The Avalanche have allowed 0.2 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Avalanche have a .615 slot save percentage while their opponent is shorthanded this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .831
The Avalanche have allowed opponents to score on 9% of second chance opportunities this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15%
Blackhawks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blackhawks have 34.6 goals saved above expected while tied this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 12.4
The Blackhawks have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Blackhawks have allowed opponents to score on 30% of cycle chances in the first period this month — 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Blackhawks have allowed 1.39 expected goals per game while tied this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.06
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