Blackhawks vs. Avalanche Prediction and Odds - October 19, 2023

The Colorado Avalanche will take on the Chicago Blackhawks in NHL action at Ball Arena on Thursday, beginning at 10:30PM ET.

Dimers' prediction for Thursday's Blackhawks vs. Avalanche game, plus the latest odds and our full game preview, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Blackhawks vs. Avalanche

Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Blackhawks-Avalanche NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Avalanche a 73% chance of defeating the Blackhawks.

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Blackhawks vs. Avalanche Odds

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

• Puck Line: Avalanche -1.5 (-130), Blackhawks +1.5 (+120)
• Moneyline: Avalanche -345, Blackhawks +300
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+100/-114)

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

The Avalanche are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Blackhawks, with -130 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 +120.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at -345. That means you can risk $345 to win $100, for a total payout of $445, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blackhawks at +300, where you can bet $100 to profit $300, earning a total payout of $400, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -114.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Avalanche (-1.5) have a 51% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Blackhawks vs. Avalanche

• Puck Line: Blackhawks +1.5 @ +120 via DraftKings Sportsbook (3.4% edge)
• Moneyline: Blackhawks @ +300 via FanDuel Sportsbook (2.4% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -114 via FanDuel Sportsbook (54% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex modeling and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every time.

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

And while the Avalanche are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Blackhawks moneyline is the best option because of the 2.4% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Blackhawks vs. Avalanche Prediction

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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 Thursday's game.

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

DimersBOT gives Rantanen a 9.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 45.9% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Chicago Blackhawks

• Connor Bedard: 6.0% probability
• Ryan Donato: 4.1% probability
• Taylor Hall: 3.9% probability
• Lukas Reichel: 3.5% probability
• Taylor Raddysh: 3.3% probability

Colorado Avalanche

• Mikko Rantanen: 9.8% probability
• Nathan MacKinnon: 8.4% probability
• Artturi Lehkonen: 5.1% probability
• Ryan Johansen: 4.9% probability
• Cale Makar: 4.7% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Chicago Blackhawks

• Connor Bedard: 28.5% probability
• Ryan Donato: 22.6% probability
• Taylor Hall: 20.9% probability
• Taylor Raddysh: 19.5% probability
• Lukas Reichel: 18.6% probability

Colorado Avalanche

• Mikko Rantanen: 45.9% probability
• Nathan MacKinnon: 43.1% probability
• Artturi Lehkonen: 26.7% probability
• Cale Makar: 25.9% probability
• Ryan Johansen: 25.9% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Blackhawks vs. Avalanche on Thursday October 19, 2023.

Blackhawks vs. Avalanche Preview

Thursday's game between the Avalanche and Blackhawks at Ball Arena is scheduled to commence at 10:30PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Colorado Avalanche
• Date: Thursday October 19, 2023
• Time: 10:30PM ET / 7:30PM PT
• Venue: Ball Arena

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Conclusion

This comprehensive game preview highlights our Blackhawks vs. Avalanche prediction and NHL odds.

Dimers' predictions are made thanks to 10,000 simulations per game, using reliable and up-to-date data sources and analytical methods.

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