Chicago Blackhawks vs. Colorado Avalanche Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [3/4/2024]

The Colorado Avalanche will face the Chicago Blackhawks in NHL action at Ball Arena on Monday, commencing at 9:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth preview for Monday's Blackhawks vs. Avalanche matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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Blackhawks vs. Avalanche Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and data to simulate the result of Monday's NHL game between the Blackhawks and Avalanche 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our popular predictive analytics model currently gives the Avalanche a 75% chance of beating the Blackhawks.

According to our model, the Avalanche (-1.5) have a 54% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals has a 53% chance of going over.

Blackhawks vs. Avalanche Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Blackhawks	Avalanche
Puck Line	+1.5 (+132)	-1.5 (-160)
Moneyline	+340	-420
Total	o6 (-125)	u6 (+105)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Blackhawks vs. Avalanche Picks

Our probabilities, matched with the best odds, reveal the top betting picks to place on this game, detailed in our NHL best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Blackhawks +1.5	+132
Moneyline	Blackhawks	+340
Total	Under 6	+105

Although the Avalanche are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Blackhawks +1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, when compared to the top odds available.

And while the Avalanche are more likely to win the game, taking the Blackhawks moneyline is the best option because of the 2.5% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+105) that are available from BetMGM.

Blackhawks vs. Avalanche Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Blackhawks vs. Avalanche?

According to our model, Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon is most likely to score the first goal in Blackhawks vs. Avalanche.

Our projections give MacKinnon a 10.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 48.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Chicago Blackhawks

Player	First Goal Probability
Connor Bedard	5.6%
Nick Foligno	4.3%
Anthony Beauvillier	3.7%
Tyler Johnson	3.6%
Taylor Raddysh	3.2%

Colorado Avalanche

Player	First Goal Probability
Nathan MacKinnon	10.7%
Mikko Rantanen	10.2%
Artturi Lehkonen	5.4%
Cale Makar	4.7%
Ross Colton	4.7%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Chicago Blackhawks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Connor Bedard	31.6%
Nick Foligno	24.2%
Anthony Beauvillier	21.4%
Tyler Johnson	19.6%
Taylor Raddysh	16.6%

Colorado Avalanche

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Nathan MacKinnon	48.9%
Mikko Rantanen	46.9%
Artturi Lehkonen	29.6%
Cale Makar	24.6%
Ross Colton	24.5%

Hawks vs. Avs Game Information

Monday's action between the Avalanche and Blackhawks at Ball Arena is scheduled to commence at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Colorado Avalanche
• Date: Monday March 4, 2024
• Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
• Venue: Ball Arena

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Conclusion

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