- The Avalanche are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Blackhawks
- Blackhawks vs. Avalanche Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
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The Chicago Blackhawks (22-27) visit Ball Arena to take on the Colorado Avalanche (38-10) on Feb. 28 in Denver, CO. The puck drop is scheduled for 6:00 pm.
The Avalanche are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (-140).
The Blackhawks vs. Avalanche Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Blackhawks vs. Avalanche Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Blackhawks | +1.5 +115 | 6.5 -110 | +280 |
| Avalanche | -1.5 -140 | 6.5 -110 | -350 |
Blackhawks vs Avalanche 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.
Blackhawks vs Avalanche Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Avalanche will cover the spread with 69.1% 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
Blackhawks Best Bets & Trends
- The Chicago Blackhawks have covered the 1P Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 away games (+6.85 Units / 17% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 8 away games (+5.15 Units / 64% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.00 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the 1P Moneyline in 4 of their last 11 games (+3.05 Units / 27% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 20 games (+2.10 Units / 10% ROI)
Avalanche Best Bets & Trends
- The Colorado Avalanche have covered the 2P Puck Line in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+7.45 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have covered the Puck Line in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+7.20 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have hit the 1P Moneyline in 10 of their last 20 games at home (+5.85 Units / 14% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have hit the 2P Moneyline in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+5.65 Units / 10% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+5.55 Units / 15% ROI)
Blackhawks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blackhawks are 36-22 against the spread this NHL season (-1 Units / -1.01% ROI).
- Blackhawks are 22-36 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.95 Units /-3.33% ROI
- Blackhawks are 25-31 when betting the Over for -9.15 Units / -14.15% ROI
- Blackhawks are 31-25 when betting the Under for +3.8 Units /6% ROI
Avalanche Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Avalanche are 30-27 against the spread this NHL season (+10.35 Units /16.57% ROI).
- Avalanche are 38-19 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.25 Units / 1.89% ROI
- Avalanche are 26-30 when betting the Over for -8 Units / -12.36% ROI
- Avalanche are 30-26 when betting the Under for +2.95 Units / 4.8% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Avalanche vs Blackhawks
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon (COL) | -120 |
| Martin Necas (COL) | +165 |
| Brock Nelson (Col) | +170 |
| Connor Bedard (CHI) | +200 |
| Artturi Lehkonen (COL) | +210 |
| Gabriel Landeskog (COL) | +220 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Avalanche vs Blackhawks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Teuvo Teravainen (CHI) | 0.5 +150 | 0.5 -200 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi (CHI) | 0.5 +120 | 0.5 -160 |
| Connor Bedard (CHI) | 0.5 -175 | 0.5 +130 |
| Sam Rinzel (CHI) | 0.5 +180 | 0.5 -250 |
| Frank Nazar (CHI) | 0.5 +125 | 0.5 -165 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Avalanche vs Blackhawks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Ilya Mikheyev (CHI) | 1.5 +120 | 1.5 -160 |
| Connor Bedard (CHI) | 2.5 -140 | 2.5 +105 |
| Sam Rinzel (CHI) | 1.5 -160 | 1.5 +115 |
| Frank Nazar (CHI) | 1.5 -175 | 1.5 +130 |
| Ross Colton (COL) | 2.5 +140 | 2.5 -200 |
Blackhawks: Keys to the Game vs. Avalanche
The Blackhawks are 70-146 (.324) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks are 47-87 (.351) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks were 25-54 (.316) last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks are 29-29 (.500) when winning the xG advantage since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .671
Avalanche: Keys to the Game vs. Blackhawks
The Avalanche were 47-32 (.595) last season — tied for 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Avalanche are 35-18 (.660) this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Avalanche are 132-82 (.617) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Avalanche are 82-50 (.621) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
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 averaged 0.78 expected goals per game while tied last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.03
The Blackhawks averaged 3.8 high danger chances per game while tied last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 5.1
The Blackhawks averaged 2.59 expected goals per game last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.14
Avalanche Offensive Stats & Trends
The Avalanche have recorded 36.0 shots per game this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 29.9
The Avalanche have 12.9 slot shots per game in 5v5 situations this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10.2
The Avalanche have recorded 28.6 shots per game in 5v5 situations this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 23.2
The Avalanche have 302 cycle chances while leading this season — most among NHL Teams
Blackhawks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blackhawks have 34.0 goals saved above expected while tied this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9.2
The Blackhawks allowed 88 forecheck chances in the second period last season — most among NHL Teams
The Blackhawks have allowed 1.41 expected goals per game while tied this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.04
The Blackhawks have allowed 8.3 high danger chances per game while tied this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 5.9
Avalanche Defensive Stats & Trends
The Avalanche have allowed 0.2 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Avalanche have a .619 slot save percentage while their opponent is shorthanded this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .830
The Avalanche have allowed 5 goals while their opponent is shorthanded this month — most among NHL Teams
The Avalanche have allowed 2.5 goals per game this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.1
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