Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 02 Apr 2025

Avs Look Too Strong for Hawks

We’re expecting a one-sided affair and our prediction is to back the Avalanche at -137 to overcome a 1.5 handicap. We feel as though they can beat the Blackhawks by at least two goals.

Avs Claimed 3-0 Win in Previous H2H

Colorado Avalanche suffered a second consecutive defeat when losing 3-2 (SO) in their previous game. This was at home to Calgary Flames at Ball Arena. Cale Makar and Logan O'Connor scored one goal apiece. Goalie Scott Wedgewood had 25 saves (.926).

Chicago Blackhawks have lost their last three games, most recently suffering a 5-2 home defeat to Utah Hockey Club at United Center. Ryan Donato and Joe Veleno each scored one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Ball Arena, with the Avs claiming the win. Beating the Hawks by a 3-0 scoreline. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six the Avs victories.

Starting Goalies

Scott Wedgewood (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	7-1-2	2.6	.900	0
23/24	16-7-5	2.85	.899	0

Spencer Knight (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	4-3-1	2.6	.914	0

6 wins, 2 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.1 goals from 31.3 shots on goal, with a 31.0% powerplay efficiency. The Avs have given up 1.9 goals from 23.9 shots, averaging 2.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.5%.

Cale Makar is the top points scorer with 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists, with Jonathan Drouin recording 9 points, 2 goals and 7 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood have a 1.80 goal against average with a .927 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Hawks have 1 win and 9 losses, averaging 2.3 goals from 24.1 shots on goal, with a 15.6% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 4.5 goals from 25.2 shots, averaging 2.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.2%.

The top points scorer is Ryan Donato with 11 points, 6 goals and 5 assists, while Tyler Bertuzzi is next in line after having 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Spencer Knight have a 3.65 GAA with a .858 SV%.

Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

We’re backing the -137 about the favorites off -1.5 goals on the puck line in this NHL clash. Colorado Avalanche look value and we think they’ll comfortably win.

The NHL handicappers at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to analyzing the latest player and goalie stats.

Key Avalanche vs Blackhawks stats:

• The -1.5 line has been covered by Avalanche in 11 of their last 20 games.
• The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Blackhawks in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Blackhawks in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Blackhawks in 3 consecutive games.
• The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Blackhawks in 6 of their last 10 games against Avalanche.

Avs -1.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 57.8% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Valeri Nichushkin Over 2.5 Shots -125

Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche) has totaled Over 2.5 shots on goal in 3 straight games. There is odds of -125 available when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager and we think he’ll cover the line.

Latest Valeri Nichushkin Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+105

First

+700

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-103

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Correct Score Prediction

Avalanche 3 - 1 Blackhawks

A 3-1 win in favor of the Avalanche is available at odds of +1400. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Avalanche

Blackhawks

1-0

Avalanche

+6000

Blackhawks

+7500

2-0

Avalanche

+3500

Blackhawks

+8000

2-1

Avalanche

+1700

Blackhawks

+2200

3-0

Avalanche

+2200

Blackhawks

+7000

3-1

Avalanche

+1400

Blackhawks

+3500

3-2

Avalanche

+950

Blackhawks

+1400

4-0

Avalanche

+2000

Blackhawks

+10000

4-1

Avalanche

+950

Blackhawks

+4000

4-2

Avalanche

+1150

Blackhawks

+3000

4-3

Avalanche

+1100

Blackhawks

+1600

5-1

Avalanche

+1200

Blackhawks

+7000

5-2

Avalanche

+1000

Blackhawks

+4000

5-3

Avalanche

+1700

Blackhawks

+4000

5-4

Avalanche

+2000

Blackhawks

+2900

6-1

Avalanche

+2200

Blackhawks

+14000

6-2

Avalanche

+1600

Blackhawks

+8000

6-3

Avalanche

+1900

Blackhawks

+6000

6-4

Avalanche

+3500

Blackhawks

+7500

6-5

Avalanche

+5000

Blackhawks

+6600

7-3

Avalanche

+3300

Blackhawks

+12000

7-4

Avalanche

+4500

Blackhawks

+11000

7-5

Avalanche

+9000

Blackhawks

+14000

7-6

Avalanche

+11000

Blackhawks

+14000

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Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Avs Big Favorites According to Latest Odds

Colorado Avalanche are strong -417 favorites to win this game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 81% chance of claiming victory. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Chicago Blackhawks are trading at +315.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest NHL data to good effect. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at -114.

The Avs are -275 should you want to back the betting favorites in the Race to 3 Goals. The Hawks can be wagered at +375 to get to the 3-goal mark first.

There are a wide range of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on the National Hockey League and we recommend visiting the leading betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the clash.

Moneyline

Avalanche

-417

Blackhawks

+315

3-Way Moneyline

Avalanche

-233

Tie

+430

Blackhawks

+510

Puck Line

Avalanche -1.5

-167

Blackhawks +1.5

+136

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-106

Over 6.5

-114

Nathan MacKinnon is the First Goalscorer Favorite

Favorite Nathan MacKinnon is priced at +600 to be the first player to light the lamp. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score at anytime at odds of -115.

Player Goals

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)

First

-115

Anytime

+600

Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche)

First

+105

Anytime

+700

Martin Necas (Avalanche)

First

+163

Anytime

+950

Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche)

First

+163

Anytime

+950

Brock Nelson (Avalanche)

First

+170

Anytime

+1000

Connor Bedard (Blackhawks)

First

+200

Anytime

+1200

Cale Makar (Avalanche)

First

+225

Anytime

+1300

Jonathan Drouin (Avalanche)

First

+225

Anytime

+1300

Ryan Donato (Blackhawks)

First

+245

Anytime

+1400

Ross Colton (Avalanche)

First

+285

Anytime

+1500

Charlie Coyle (Avalanche)

First

+310

Anytime

+1600

Tyler Bertuzzi (Blackhawks)

First

+340

Anytime

+1800

Logan O'Connor (Avalanche)

First

+350

Anytime

+1800

Miles Wood (Avalanche)

First

+350

Anytime

+1800

Ilya Mikheyev (Blackhawks)

First

+360

Anytime

+1900

Jack Drury (Avalanche)

First

+380

Anytime

+1900

Jimmy Vesey (Avalanche)

First

+380

Anytime

+1900

Teuvo Teräväinen (Blackhawks)

First

+390

Anytime

+2000

Landon Slaggert (Blackhawks)

First

+410

Anytime

+2200

Frank Nazar (Blackhawks)

First

+410

Anytime

+2200

Philipp Kurashev (Blackhawks)

First

+410

Anytime

+2200

Joel Kiviranta (Avalanche)

First

+430

Anytime

+2200

Oliver Moore (Blackhawks)

First

+440

Anytime

+2200

Nick Foligno (Blackhawks)

First

+440

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)

Over 3.5

-143

Under 3.5

+110

Cale Makar (Avalanche)

Over 3.5

+135

Under 3.5

-175

Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-103

Martin Necas (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-130

Connor Bedard (Blackhawks)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-164

Ryan Donato (Blackhawks)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-192

Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

+110

Tyler Bertuzzi (Blackhawks)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-156

Ilya Mikheyev (Blackhawks)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-116

Teuvo Teräväinen (Blackhawks)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-156

Micro Betting

There are always opportunities to enjoy NHL micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find team and player props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as the Next Goal or Next Goalscorer.

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Colorado Avalanche Stats

Chicago Blackhawks Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 2.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.70 pts and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.30 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 4.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 4.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 31.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 5.7
• Blocks: 18.3
• Faceoff Wins : 30.3
• Hits: 19.2
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 6.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 31.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.2
• Blocks: 17.2
• Faceoff Wins : 28.2
• Hits: 17.7
• Giveaways: 14.9
• Takeaways: 6.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 24.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 10.5
• Blocks: 13.5
• Faceoff Wins : 25.3
• Hits: 19.2
• Giveaways: 16.7
• Takeaways: 3.8

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 24
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 5.4
• Blocks: 13.6
• Faceoff Wins : 24.1
• Hits: 17.2
• Giveaways: 14.9
• Takeaways: 4

Team News

Colorado Avalanche Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
29	Nathan MacKinnon	75	22.7	30	80	110	27
8	Cale Makar	75	25.6	28	57	85	28
88	Martin Necas	75	18.94	26	54	80	8

11	Brock Nelson	73	18.91	23	28	51	8
62	Artturi Lehkonen	63	20.5	27	16	43	34
7	Devon Toews	71	24.59	8	31	39	29
27	Jonathan Drouin	42	18.47	11	26	37	5
13	Valeri Nichushkin	37	19.41	19	11	30	11
20	Ross Colton	58	14.48	15	13	28	-1
10	Charlie Coyle	76	16.96	15	9	24	-10
49	Samuel Girard	70	20.82	3	20	23	8
94	Joel Kiviranta	72	12.49	16	7	23	13
55	Ryan Lindgren	68	19.75	4	18	22	1
25	Logan O'Connor	73	14.13	10	9	19	-5
17	Parker Kelly	73	12.72	7	11	18	-4
18	Jack Drury	65	12.77	7	8	15	2
42	Josh Manson	48	18.04	1	14	15	-6
70	Sam Malinski	69	15.63	3	9	12	10
82	Ivan Ivan	40	10.04	5	3	8	-9
26	Jimmy Vesey	37	10.64	4	2	6	-4
28	Miles Wood	32	11.12	2	2	4	-5
6	Erik Johnson	29	13.83	1	2	3	-2
67	Keaton Middleton	34	11.26	0	2	2	0
3	John Ludvig	8	12.95	0	2	2	-4
71	Calum Ritchie	7	12.79	1	0	1	-7
14	Chris Wagner	24	6.91	1	0	1	-7
9	T.J. Tynan	8	7.94	0	1	1	-1
	Chase Bradley	2	5.6	0	0	0	0
	Jason Polin	2	5.2	0	0	0	0
24	Oskar Olausson	2	6.8	0	0	0	0
43	Tye Felhaber	5	5.52	0	0	0	-1
85	Nikita Prishchepov	10	6.37	0	0	0	0
36	Matt Stienburg	8	6.09	0	0	0	0
	Givani Smith	13	6.32	0	0	0	-3
22	Jere Innala	15	6.92	0	0	0	-3

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
39	Mackenzie Blackwood	52	2.43	0.916
41	Scott Wedgewood	21	2.38	0.908
50	Trent Miner	2	2.62	0.879
	Kevin Mandolese	-	-	-

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Chicago Blackhawks Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
8	Ryan Donato	72	16.05	29	30	59	-17
98	Connor Bedard	74	20.24	20	38	58	-38
86	Teuvo Teraevaeinen	74	17.01	15	41	56	-22

59	Tyler Bertuzzi	74	16.08	20	21	41	-38
95	Ilya Mikheyev	72	15.44	17	14	31	0
17	Nick Foligno	70	16.09	12	18	30	-20
43	Alex Vlasic	74	23.37	4	24	28	-21
73	Lukas Reichel	65	11.98	7	14	21	-12
77	Patrick Maroon	64	11.61	5	13	18	-13
91	Frank Nazar	45	15.62	7	10	17	-14
5	Connor Murphy	61	20.79	1	16	17	-2
16	Jason Dickinson	59	15.7	7	9	16	-11
90	Joe Veleno	66	12.14	7	7	14	-19
25	Alec Martinez	43	18.75	5	7	12	-15
23	Philipp Kurashev	46	13.9	6	6	12	-28
78	T.J. Brodie	54	15.63	2	8	10	-18
44	Wyatt Kaiser	50	18	4	4	8	-2
42	Nolan Allan	43	15.13	1	7	8	-13
28	Colton Dach	25	12.13	2	5	7	-3
55	Artyom Levshunov	10	20.98	0	5	5	-14
38	Ethan Del Mastro	22	18.26	2	3	5	-5
46	Louis Crevier	30	17.49	3	1	4	-6
84	Landon Slaggert	25	12.61	2	1	3	-6
22	Joey Anderson	18	12.39	0	1	1	-2
89	Andreas Athanasiou	8	10.03	1	0	1	-1
41	Isaak Phillips	3	11.9	1	0	1	0
14	Kevin Korchinski	11	17.17	0	0	0	-7
33	Drew Commesso	2	35.7	0	0	0	0
6	Sam Rinzel	1	20.3	0	0	0	0
11	Oliver Moore	1	15.1	0	0	0	-1

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
30	Spencer Knight	32	2.65	0.901
40	Arvid Soederblom	34	3.23	0.897

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