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Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction 4/2/25 NHL Picks
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Chicago Blackhawks (21-44-9) vs Colorado Avalanche (45-26-4)
April 2, 2025 at 09:30 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Chicago Blackhawks +295 / Colorado Avalanche -375 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate an Avalanche vs Blackhawks prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, April 2, at United Center in Chicago, IL. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
The Colorado Avalanche (45-26-4, 33-42 ATS) were playing well and on a four-game winning streak but then suffered a couple of losses to the St. Louis Blues and Calgary Flames. The Avs were on an 11-game winning streak at home before those defeats and now are desperate to return to winning ways against one of the worst teams in the NHL. Colorado is 3rd in the Central Division Standings with 94 points, 12 behind the first-placed Jets. The Avs will take on the Blue Jackets, Blues, Golden Knights, and Canucks after this game.
The Avalanche average 3.32 goals per game this year (6th), while they allow 2.77 GPG (10th). Nathan MacKinnon leads the team with 110 points (30 G and 80 A). Cale Makar contributes 85 points (28 G and 57 A), while Artturi Lehkonen has 43 points (27 G and 16 A).
Mackenzie Blackwood (27-18-6) will likely take his place in the cage for the Avalanche on Wednesday against the Blackhawks. The 28-year-old is allowing 2.45 goals per game this year with a .916 SV% and four shutouts.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks (21-44-9, 37-37 ATS) have been in catastrophic form recently, as they lost ten of the previous 11 games. The Blackhawks managed to snap a seven-game losing skid with a 7-4 win over the Philadelphia Flyers at home but then returned to losing ways against the Devils, Golden Knights, and Hockey Club, all at home. Chicago is at the bottom of the Central Division Standings with 51 points, even 55 behind the leaders Jets. The Blackhawks will play against the Capitals following this one.
The Blackhawks score 2.70 goals per game on average (27th), while they concede 3.61 GPG (31st). This season, Ryan Donato leads the team with 59 points (29 G and 30 A). Connor Bedard has 58 points (20 G and 38 A), while Teuvo Teravainen chips in with 56 points (15 G and 41 A).
Spencer Knight (15-14-1) is expected to start for the Blackhawks at the goal on Wednesday against the Avs. The 23-year-old is allowing 2.65 goals per game this year with a .901 SV% and two shutouts.
Why the Avalanche will beat the Blackhawks
- The Blackhawks have lost each of their last eight night games.
- The Avalanche have won seven of their last eight games following a shootout win.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in nine of the Blackhawks’ last 10 games.
- The Avalanche have won the second period in each of their last six games as favorites following a shootout win.
Total Goals Facts
- Nine of the Blackhawks’ last 10 night games at United Center have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Avalanche’s last five road games against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the last four games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last six night games at United Center against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Under 0.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Avalanche’s last three road games against opponents on a losing streak.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 32nd in the league for shots per game this season (24.4).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 31st in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (0.85).
- The Colorado Avalanche are one of seven teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The Colorado Avalanche rank 3rd in the league for shots against per game this season (25.9).
Avalanche vs Blackhawks Prediction
The Avalanche won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, including three of the last five. This season, the Blackhawks surprisingly lead the series 2-1 after defeating the Avs 5-2 and 3-1, while the Avs won the most recent tilt 3-0. Colorado is a way better team and is looking to secure the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference, while the Blackhawks’ only worry is whether they’ll finish dead last in the conference. Chicago lost five of the last six home games, and all losses were by at least a two-goal margin. I am backing the Avalanche to win and cover the puck line here.
