Check out our free Blackhawks vs Avalanche pick and preview for this NHL matchup in Denver. See who we like to win and cover the puck line in this regular season NHL matchup.
- The Blackhawks face the Avalanche at 2-6-1.
- Chicago is 9th in power play goals this season.
- The Blackhawks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Stars.
- The Avalanche come in at 5-4-0.
- Colorado are currently 5th in assists this season..
- The Avalanche are coming off a 5-4 win vs. the Senators.
Blackhawks vs Avalanche Preview
Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blackhawks and Avalanche. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Avalanche at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. Get ready to place your bets! This Central division matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Avalanche are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Blackhawks.
Blackhawks vs. Avalanche Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Chicago Blackhawks at Colorado Avalanche
- Where: Denver at Ball Arena
- Date: Monday, October 28th
- Betting Odds COL -1.5, CHI +193 | COL -234 O/U 6.5
Blackhawks Preview: Is a Road Win Possible for Chicago?
Following a 4-2 loss to the Stars, the Blackhawks’ record dropped to 2-6-1. Chicago’s defense struggled early, allowing three unanswered goals before finally getting on the board in the third period.
The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score reached that number exactly. As underdogs on the puck line, the Blackhawks failed to cover. Chicago’s two goals came in the third period, but the Stars sealed the win with an empty-netter.
In their recent 4-2 loss to the Stars, the Blackhawks were held scoreless until the third period, when Ryan Donato netted his third goal of the season, followed by Connor Bedard, who also scored his third. Chicago took 24 shots on goal but came up empty on power play opportunities.
Pat Maroon contributed with his second and third assists of the season, while Nolan Allan added his second assist. The Blackhawks had 11 giveaways in the game.
Defensively, the Blackhawks gave up the first three goals of the game, including one at 11:10 in the 3rd period. They also allowed an empty net goal with 18 seconds left, sealing the 4-2 loss. Petr Mrazek made 26 saves with a save percentage of 89.7%. The Blackhawks' defense added 3 takeaways and 29 hits.
Avalanche Preview: Will the Avalanche Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
With a 5-4 victory over the Senators, the Avalanche improved to 5-4-0 this season. Colorado, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the teams combined for 9, easily surpassing that mark.
The Avalanche led 2-0 going into the third period before allowing four goals. Five different players scored for Colorado, with Nathan MacKinnon’s empty-net goal at 18:45 in the third proving crucial, as the Senators added another goal with just 10 seconds left.
In their 5-4 win over Ottawa, the Avalanche took 32 shots on goal and scored five times. Ross Colton netted his 8th goal of the season, while Nathan MacKinnon added his 6th on an empty net. Nikolai Kovalenko opened the scoring for Colorado, with Josh Manson and Logan O'Connor also finding the net.
Casey Mittelstadt contributed with two assists, bringing his total to 7 this season. Cale Makar added his 13th assist, and Mikko Rantanen recorded his 11th on MacKinnon's empty-netter. The Avalanche had 14 giveaways in the game.
Defensively, the Avalanche will look to improve after giving up four goals to the Senators, all of which came in the 3rd period. Goalie Justus Annunen made 26 saves with a save percentage of 86.7%. The Avalanche's defense finished with 4 takeaways and 20 hits.
Blackhawks vs Avalanche Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Although Chicago has a straight up record of 2-8 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 5-5. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.
- Through their last three home contests, the Avalanche offense has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing an average of 4. Colorado posted an overall record of 2-1 while going 0-3 ATS.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Avalanche have a straight up record of 4-6. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 5-5.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Blackhawks have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their puck line record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
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