Avalanche vs Blackhawks Prediction 11/2/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

Avalanche vs Blackhawks Prediction

So far, the Avalanche aren’t the automatic bet they’ve been in past years, but they have put together back-to-back wins, and their offense has found its spark again. The Blackhawks have competed here and there, but they haven’t been able to finish games, and the losses are getting out of control. The Blackhawks don’t have any offense to speak of, as they’re 31st in goals per game, shots per game, and power play percentage. That’s just not going to scare the Avs. The Avs have won five straight games against the Blackhawks and have dominated those games defensively. I expect nothing different here. Give me the Avs and the PL for max betting value.

Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview

The Colorado Avalanche beat the Devils and Flames, and they play the Blue Jackets next. The Avalanche have split their last 12 games.

The Colorado Avalanche are averaging 4.21 goals per game and are scoring on 20.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Artturi Lehkonen leads Colorado with 12 goals, Nathan MacKinnon has 15 assists, and Cale Makar has 37 shots on goal. Defensively, the Colorado Avalanche are allowing 3.07 goals per game and are killing 76.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Mackenzie Blackwood has given up 27 goals on 263 shots faced, and Scott Wedgewood has allowed 14 goals on 126 shots.

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Red Wings and Bruins, and they play the Panthers next. The Blackhawks have lost 5 of their last 6 games.

The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 2.21 goals per game and are scoring 11.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Roman Kantserov leads Chicago with 5 goals, Patrick Kane has 8 assists, and Anton Frondell has 29 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 3.79 goals per game and are killing 79.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Spencer Knight has given up 35 goals on 340 shots faced, and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 14 goals on 82 shots.

Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win

• The Avalanche have lost each of their last four games as road favorites following a home win.
• The Blackhawks have won three of their last four games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
• The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games as road favorites following a win.
• The home team has covered the puck line in six of the Avalanche’s last seven games.
• The Avalanche have lost the first period in three of their last four games as road favorites against Central Division opponents.

Why the Colorado Avalanche will win

• The Blackhawks have lost eight of their last nine night games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The favorites have won each of the Blackhawks’ last six games.
• The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four night games.
• The Avalanche have covered the puck line in three of their last four games as favorites.
• The favorites have won the third period in six of the Blackhawks’ last seven games.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the last seven night games between the Avalanche and Blackhawks at United Center have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Seven of the Avalanche’s last eight night games against the Blackhawks following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Three of the last four night games between two teams from the Central Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the Avalanche’s last eight road games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 11 of the Blackhawks’ last 12 games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.

Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts

• Ryan Ellis has recorded an assist in each of his last five appearances with his team as a home underdog.
• Ethan Del Mastro has recorded 11 career hits against the Avalanche – most against any opponent (including playoffs).

Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts

• Gabriel Landeskog has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five road appearances against the Blackhawks.
• Nazem Kadri has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances with the Avalanche as favorites against the Blackhawks.
• Artturi Lehkonen ranks T2nd in the league for Goals (12) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Chicago Blackhawks rank T30th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.79).
• The Chicago Blackhawks have suffered the most losses by a margin of 3+ goals this season (7).
• The Colorado Avalanche have recorded the most wins by a margin of 4+ goals this season (3).
• The Colorado Avalanche have scored 5+ goals in seven games this season – most in the NHL.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Avalanche -1.5