Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks prediction: Avalanche's league-best offense faces a Blackhawks team starved for shots
Colorado scores more than anyone and Chicago can barely get pucks to the net, so the home side's hopes rest on an unsettled crease.
| Line | Colorado Avalanche -230 (puck line -1.5) |
|---|---|
| Total (over/under) | 6.5 |
- Expect Colorado to control pace and shot volume. Chicago needs a big night in goal to keep this close at United Center.
- Chicago's unsettled crease is the matchup to watch. Arvid Soderblom's .829 save percentage would face an attack scoring 4.21 goals per game.
- Colorado sits at -240 and the 6.5 total hasn't moved. Avalanche games are 10-4 to the over this season.
Volume against a trickle
The Avalanche bring the NHL's most productive offense into Chicago, scoring 4.21 goals per game, 1st of 32. The Blackhawks sit near the bottom at 31st, with 2.21. That gap starts with possession. Shot share measures a team's portion of all shots in its games, and Chicago owns just 43.0% of them, 31st in the league. The Blackhawks also rank last in faceoffs, so they start too many shifts chasing the puck.
Nathan MacKinnon drives Colorado's attack with 24 points. Artturi Lehkonen has 12 goals on only 28 shots. That finishing rate won't hold, but it has given the Avs a second line opponents can't ignore. Cale Makar is coming off a four-assist night against Calgary on Saturday.
Colorado's soft spot is travel. The Avalanche are 2-4-0 away from Denver, and that is the thread Chicago will pull on.
Chicago's crease is unsettled
Mackenzie Blackwood is the probable starter for Colorado, though the team hasn't confirmed it. He carries a .897 save percentage and a 2.73 goals-against average. He isn't spectacular, but he's steady behind a team that scores this much.
Chicago hasn't named a starter, and projections split. Spencer Knight is listed as the probable starter, while another projection has Arvid Soderblom, who made 27 saves in Saturday's overtime loss in Boston. The difference matters. Knight matches Blackwood at .897. Soderblom sits at .829 in a small sample, and the Blackhawks' team save percentage already ranks 27th. Against a shooting team this efficient, the choice could swing the game before the opening faceoff.
Chicago's one opening
Special teams offer Chicago its best chance, though only barely. The Blackhawks' power play converts just 11.6% of its chances (power-play goals per opportunity), 31st in the league. Colorado's penalty kill gives something back, stopping 76.9% of opponent power plays, 18th.
The catch is that the Avalanche rarely give anyone the chance. They rank 7th in fewest times shorthanded per game, so Chicago can't count on many power plays to work with.
Bodies, history and a milestone
Colorado is without defenseman Josh Manson, out with a left ankle injury and expected back in late December. Forward Logan O'Connor was listed day-to-day as of Sunday.
Chicago's blue line is thin. Defenseman Ryan Ellis is out for the season with a back injury. Bowen Byram is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, and as of Sunday he had been cleared to play but had not felt ready to return. His Monday status is unconfirmed. Connor Bedard has returned to the lineup and has 9 points in 8 games.
History leans one way. Colorado won all three meetings last season, including a 4-1 win at United Center on March 20. Jared Bednar's win Saturday was his 453rd with the Avalanche, passing Joel Quenneville's total with these Blackhawks.
What the market says
Colorado is a road favorite at -240, with Chicago at +200. The puck line is Avalanche -1.5, and neither that line nor the 6.5 total has moved since the line first appeared Sunday.
The Avalanche have covered the puck line in 9 of 14 games, which suits a team that tends to win comfortably. Their scoring has also pushed totals over in most of their games. Chicago has been a true split on the total at 7-7, so the over case depends largely on Colorado's attack.
Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks line movement and odds
| Book | Avalanche ML | Blackhawks ML | Avalanche spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BetMGM | -235 | +185 | -1.5 (+100) | o6.5 (-105) |
| DraftKings | -230 | +190 | -1.5 (+105) | o6.5 (+100) |
| ESPN BET | -215 | +180 | -1.5 (+110) | o6.5 (+100) |
| Fanatics | -235 | +190 | -1.5 (+110) | o6.5 (+100) |
| FanDuel | -235 | +190 | -1.5 (+110) | o6.5 (+100) |
| Hard Rock Bet | -230 | +175 | -1.5 (+115) | o6.5 (+100) |
| Caesars | -245 | +200 | -1.5 (-102) | o6.5 (-102) |
Where the money is on Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks
On the Kalshi moneyline: Colorado Avalanche: 76% of bets, 77% of the money; Chicago Blackhawks: 24% of bets, 23% of the money. On the Kalshi spread: Colorado Avalanche -1.5: 82% of bets, 79% of the money; Chicago Blackhawks +1.5: 18% of bets, 21% of the money. On the Kalshi total: Over 6.5: 67% of bets, 40% of the money; Under 6.5: 33% of bets, 60% of the money.
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Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks stats (this season)
| Stat | Colorado Avalanche | Chicago Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 8-5-1 | 4-9-1 |
| Goals per game | 4.21 (1st of 32) | 2.21 (31st of 32) |
| Goals allowed per game | 3.07 (14th of 32) | 3.79 (30th of 32) |
| Goal differential per game | 1.14 (4th of 32) | -1.57 (32nd of 32) |
| Shots on goal per game | 30.6 (4th of 32) | 23.0 (31st of 32) |
| Shots allowed per game | 27.9 (18th of 32) | 30.4 (29th of 32) |
| Shot share | 52.3% (10th of 32) | 43.0% (31st of 32) |
| Shooting % | 13.8% (5th of 32) | 9.6% (27th of 32) |
| Team save % | 89.0% (11th of 32) | 87.6% (27th of 32) |
| Power play % | 20.5% (17th of 32) | 11.6% (31st of 32) |
| Penalty kill % | 76.9% (18th of 32) | 79.5% (15th of 32) |
| Faceoff % | 48.0% (23rd of 32) | 42.0% (32nd of 32) |
Key players
- Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado Avalanche): MacKinnon has 24 points in 14 games this season.
- Artturi Lehkonen (Colorado Avalanche): Lehkonen has scored 12 goals on 28 shots this season.
- Cale Makar (Colorado Avalanche): Makar has 15 points in 13 games this season, including four assists Saturday.
- Mackenzie Blackwood (Colorado Avalanche): Blackwood has a .897 save percentage and a 2.73 goals-against average this season.
- Connor Bedard (Chicago Blackhawks): Bedard has 9 points in 8 games this season since returning to the lineup.
- Anton Frondell (Chicago Blackhawks): Frondell has 8 points this season, including two goals Saturday in Boston.
- Spencer Knight (Chicago Blackhawks): Knight has a .897 save percentage this season with a 3.21 goals-against average.
- Arvid Soderblom (Chicago Blackhawks): Soderblom has an .829 save percentage over three games this season.
Numbers that matter
| Colorado goals per game | 4.21 | First of 32, the engine behind a 10-4 over record. |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago shot share | 43.0% | 31st in the league, a sign of how rarely Chicago controls play. |
| Chicago power play | 11.6% | 31st, which blunts Chicago's chance to exploit Colorado's 18th-ranked penalty kill. |
| Soderblom save percentage | .829 | If he starts instead of Knight, Chicago's margin for error shrinks sharply. |
| Colorado moneyline | -240 | A strong road price for a team that is 2-4-0 away this season. |
Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks: quick answers
What is the over/under for Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks?
The total is 6.5 goals.
When is Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks?
Monday, November 2, 2026 at 8:10 PM ET.
Where is Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks played?
United Center, Chicago.
Has the line moved for Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks?
No: Colorado Avalanche has stayed at -1.5, and the total moved from 5.5 to 6.5 (consensus of the regulated US sportsbooks since we first saw the game).
Where is the money on Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks?
On the Kalshi moneyline: Colorado Avalanche: 76% of bets, 77% of the money; Chicago Blackhawks: 24% of bets, 23% of the money. On the Kalshi spread: Colorado Avalanche -1.5: 82% of bets, 79% of the money; Chicago Blackhawks +1.5: 18% of bets, 21% of the money. On the Kalshi total: Over 6.5: 67% of bets, 40% of the money; Under 6.5: 33% of bets, 60% of the money.
What are proven bettors on in Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks?
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