Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - October 28

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The Colorado Avalanche (5-4, on a five-game winning streak) host the Chicago Blackhawks (2-6-1, losers of four straight). The game on Monday, October 28 starts at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this matchup with a glimpse at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Monday's contest.

Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Monday

Our computer model for this encounter expects a final result of Avalanche 4, Blackhawks 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-195)
  • Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.8 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Pick Em

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Avalanche Splits and Trends

  • The Avalanche are 5-4 overall and 1-0-1 in overtime contests.
  • Colorado has won all three of its games that were decided by one goal.
  • Colorado has lost the only game this season when it scored exactly two goals.
  • The Avalanche have scored more than two goals in eight games (5-3-0, 10 points).
  • In the four games when Colorado has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 3-1-0 record (six points).
  • In the five games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Colorado is 3-2-0 (six points).
  • The Avalanche have been outshot by opponents two times, and went 1-1-0 (two points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

  • The Blackhawks (2-6-1 overall) have posted a record of -1-1 in matchups that have required OT this season.
  • This season the Blackhawks registered just one goal in two games and they finished 0-1-1 in those matchups.
  • Chicago failed to win all four games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
  • The Blackhawks have earned four points in their three games with more than two goals scored.
  • In the only game when Chicago has recorded a lone power-play goal, it lost.
  • When outshooting its opponent, Chicago is 1-4-0 (two points) this season.
  • The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in four games. The Blackhawks went 1-2-1 in those contests (three points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Avalanche Rank Avalanche AVG Blackhawks AVG Blackhawks Rank
6th 3.78 Goals Scored 2.44 29th
29th 4 Goals Allowed 3.44 22nd
11th 30.9 Shots 28.3 19th
3rd 26.2 Shots Allowed 29.1 17th
3rd 37.93% Power Play % 20% 15th
29th 70.83% Penalty Kill % 77.78% 16th

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