Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks

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Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks

The Colorado Avalanche (3-0, riding a three-game winning streak) host the Chicago Blackhawks (2-2) at Ball Arena. The contest on Thursday, October 19 begins at 10:30 PM ET on ESPN.

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Prepare for this showdown with a look at who we predict will come out on top in Thursday's game.

Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final result of Avalanche 4, Blackhawks 1.

  • Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-350)
  • Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 5 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Avalanche (-1.5)

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Avalanche vs Blackhawks Additional Info

Avalanche Splits and Trends

  • The Avalanche went 15-8-23 in overtime matchups last season as part of an overall record of 51-24-7.
  • Colorado picked up 39 points (17-10-5) in the 32 games it played that were decided by one goal.
  • Looking at the eight times last season the Avalanche finished a game with just one goal, they had a 2-3-3 record, picking up seven points.
  • Colorado took eight points from the 16 games last season when it scored exactly two goals (3-11-2 record).
  • The Avalanche were 48-9-3 when they scored three or more goals (to record 99 points).
  • In the 37 games when Colorado recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 23-11-3 to record 49 points.
  • In the 51 games last season when it outshot its opponent, Colorado was 34-13-4 (72 points).
  • The Avalanche were outshot by their opponent 34 times, and went 17-14-3 (37 points).

Team Stats Comparison (2022-23)

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Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 10:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado

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