Blackhawks vs. Avalanche Prediction and Odds - Mar 20, 2023

NHL action continues on Monday at 9:00PM ET as the Chicago Blackhawks take on the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena.

Dimers' free betting picks for Blackhawks vs. Avalanche, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured below.

Who will win Blackhawks vs. Avalanche?

Based on trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Monday's Blackhawks-Avalanche NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Avalanche a 74% chance of beating the Blackhawks.

More: Full Betting Analysis for Blackhawks vs. Avalanche

Blackhawks vs. Avalanche Game Odds

• Puck Line: Avalanche -1.5 (-160), Blackhawks +1.5 (+140)
• Moneyline: Avalanche -390, Blackhawks +360
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110/-110)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Avalanche are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Blackhawks, with -160 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Blackhawks (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +140.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at -390. That means you can risk $390 to win $100, for a total payout of $490, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blackhawks at +360, where you can bet $100 to profit $360, earning a total payout of $460, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Avalanche (-1.5) are a 53% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Blackhawks vs. Avalanche

• Puck Line: Blackhawks +1.5 @ +140 via DraftKings Sportsbook (5.0% edge) 🔥
• Moneyline: Blackhawks @ +360 via FanDuel Sportsbook (4.7% edge) 🔥
• Total: Over 6 @ -110 via PointsBet (50% probability)

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Even though the Avalanche are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Blackhawks +1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

And while the Avalanche are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Blackhawks moneyline is the best option due to the 4.7% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Blackhawks vs. Avalanche Betting Guide

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Monday's Blackhawks-Avalanche matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Blackhawks vs. Avalanche Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Blackhawks vs. Avalanche? The data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Blackhawks and Avalanche.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop picks for Monday's game.

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

DimersBOT gives MacKinnon a 10.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 48.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Chicago Blackhawks

• Andreas Athanasiou: 5.7% probability
• Taylor Raddysh: 5.6% probability
• Joey Anderson: 3.9% probability
• Tyler Johnson: 3.2% probability
• Philipp Kurashev: 3.0% probability

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 10.4% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 9.7% probability
• J.T. Compher: 5.9% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 5.4% probability
• Evan Rodrigues: 4.1% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Chicago Blackhawks

• Andreas Athanasiou: 31.1% probability
• Taylor Raddysh: 27.3% probability
• Joey Anderson: 21.6% probability
• Tyler Johnson: 17.6% probability
• Jason Dickinson: 17.4% probability

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 48.6% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 45.5% probability
• J.T. Compher: 30.2% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 28.6% probability
• Evan Rodrigues: 21.2% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Blackhawks vs. Avalanche on Monday March 20, 2023.

Blackhawks vs. Avalanche 2023 Game Info

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

• Who: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Colorado Avalanche
• Date: Monday March 20, 2023
• Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
• Venue: Ball Arena

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