Chicago Blackhawks vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis
The road to the 2024 Stanley Cup is near. Many teams want a spot in the NHL playoffs, and one of those teams is the Colorado Avalanche, which will host the Chicago Blackhawks. Let’s see the Blackhawks vs Avalanche Prediction.
On the year, the Blackhawks have struggled mightily, coming into the game with a record of 15-41-5. They are in 16th place in the Western Conference and 8th in the Central Division. In their last 10 games, the Blackhawks have gone just 1-9 and have lost their last two games.
When playing on the road this season, Chicago has gone just 4-24-1 and has lost 11 straight games away from home. As the underdog, the Blackhawks have gone 14-40-5 this year and have lost two straight games in that role. In the Western Conference, Chicago has gone just 8-26 this season.
Chicago enters the game with a puck line record of 27-34 and an average scoring margin of -1.5 goals per game. Their puck line record as the underdog is 27-32, and they have lost two straight games vs. the puck line.
So far this year, the Blackhawks have 10 losses by just one goal and five wins by multiple goals. In their last 10 games, Chicago’s puck line record is 4-6, and their average scoring differential on the road is -2.3 goals per contest.
Games involving Chicago have an average of 5.6 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.1. In terms of their over/under performance, the Blackhawks come in with a record of 23-36-2.
Colorado wants to bounce back
At home this season, the Avalanche have been dominant, going 23-6-0. In the Central Division, Colorado is in 3rd place with a record of 10-8. Overall, the Avalanche are 4th in the Western Conference with a record of 37-20-5, as part of the NHL standings.
Over their last ten games, the Avalanche are 5-5. In their last five games, Colorado has gone just 2-3. As the favorite, the Avalanche have gone 34-14-5 this season.
At home this season, the Avalanche have gone 18-11 against the puck line, and their average scoring margin at home is +1.6 goals per game. So far, Colorado has won 28 games by multiple goals.
Overall, the Avs’ puck line record is 29-33, and their puck line record as the favorite is 26-27. In their last ten games at home, Colorado’s puck line mark is 5-5.
This season, Colorado’s games are averaging 6.8 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.4. The Avalanche currently have an over/under record of 35-25-2.
Game Information
| CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS vs COLORADO AVALANCHE |
| Location of the Game: Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado |
| Date and Time: Monday, March 4th 9:00 ET |
| Reason: 2023-2024 NHL Regular Season |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
Here are the NHL Computer Picks for this NHL Schedule for tonight:
| TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| BLACKHAWKS | 15-41-5 35Pts | 4 | 7 | Puck Line CHI +1.5 |
ML CHI +348 |
Total OVER 6 |
| AVALANCHE | 37-20-5 79Pts | 3 | ||||
AI Picks: Chicago Blackhawks 4 – Colorado Avalanche 3
Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Blackhawks +1.5 | ML Blackhawks +348 | OVER 6
Blackhawks vs Avalanche Prediction Odds
Next, we have the NHL odds for this NHL Matchup:
Chicago Blackhawks Game Analysis
When looking at their offense, the Blackhawks have an average of 2 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 32nd, the worst team in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 31st in the league. This season, the Blackhawks have a 1-12 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 14-27 record, according to the NHL team stats.
In terms of defense, the Blackhawks head into the game ranked 7th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 32.4 shots per game against Chicago. So far, they are 26th in shutouts, achieving 1 shutouts.
Andreas Athanasiou (Groin), Taylor Hall (Knee), Connor Murphy (Lower Body) and Nikita Zaitsev (Knee) are out of this matchup.
Colorado Avalanche Game Analysis
On offense, the Avalanche are averaging 3.6 goals per game which is 1st, the best team in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 7th in the league. The Avalanche went 24-10 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 11-9.
In terms of defense, the Avalanche head into the game ranked 18th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.3 shots per game against Colorado. So far, they are 18th in shutouts, achieving 3 shutouts.
Based on the NHL Injury Report, Valeri Nichushkin (Personal), Gabriel Landeskog (Knee) and Pavel Francouz (Groin) are out, affecting their NHL player stats.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Colorado Avalanche Head-to-Head
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Avalanche and Blackhawks have gone in favor of the Avalanche, putting together a record of 8-2. In the last three games as the favorite against the Blackhawks, the Avalanche have put together a 2-1 vs. the spread.
Going back to the last five head-to-head games between the Avalanche and Blackhawks, the over/under record in these games is 0-5 with a combined average of 4 goals per contest.
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