Colorado Avalanche vs. Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [2/29/2024]

The Chicago Blackhawks will take on the favored Colorado Avalanche in NHL action at United Center on Thursday, commencing at 9:00PM ET.

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

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

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

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Avalanche a 68% chance of defeating the Blackhawks.

According to our model, the Blackhawks (+1.5) have a 54% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of going over.

Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Odds

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

Bet Type	Avalanche	Blackhawks
Puck Line	-1.5 (-108)	+1.5 (-104)
Moneyline	-270	+230
Total	o6 (-125)	u6 (+105)

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

Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Picks

Our predictions, matched with the best odds, reveal the top betting picks to make on this game, detailed in Dimers' NHL best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Blackhawks +1.5	-104
Moneyline	Blackhawks	+230
Total	Under 6	+105

While the Avalanche are more likely to win the game, betting on the Blackhawks moneyline is the best option because of the 1.4% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

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

Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Player Props

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

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

Our projections give MacKinnon a 10.4% chance of scoring the first goal at United Center, while the Avalanche star is a 46.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Colorado Avalanche

Player	First Goal Probability
Nathan MacKinnon	10.4%
Mikko Rantanen	10.1%
Artturi Lehkonen	5.3%
Cale Makar	4.3%
Jonathan Drouin	3.8%

Chicago Blackhawks

Player	First Goal Probability
Connor Bedard	6.2%
Nick Foligno	5.6%
Anthony Beauvillier	4.4%
Tyler Johnson	3.9%
Taylor Raddysh	3.1%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Colorado Avalanche

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Mikko Rantanen	46.1%
Nathan MacKinnon	46.1%
Artturi Lehkonen	28.9%
Cale Makar	23.4%
Ross Colton	21.3%

Chicago Blackhawks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Connor Bedard	32.6%
Nick Foligno	26.9%
Anthony Beauvillier	24.8%
Tyler Johnson	21.1%
Jason Dickinson	17.1%

Avs vs. Hawks Game Information

Thursday's matchup between the Blackhawks and Avalanche at United Center is scheduled to commence at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. Chicago Blackhawks
• Date: Thursday February 29, 2024
• Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
• Venue: United Center

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Conclusion

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