Avalanche vs. Blackhawks prediction, odds, pick for Nov. 2, 2026

The Colorado Avalanche are favored to beat the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Monday (8:00 PM ET), according to Dimers' NHL model.

Our Avalanche vs. Blackhawks prediction gives Colorado a 66.5% chance of winning, but the latest odds suggest there's betting value on the Blackhawks to cover at +1.5.

Avalanche vs. Blackhawks key predictions

• Avalanche win probability: 66.5%
• Blackhawks win probability: 33.5%
• Blackhawks +1.5 puck line: 55.6% cover probability
• Over 6 goals: 50.3% probability

Our NHL predictions estimate how many goals each team is likely to score, accounting for factors such as recent performance, shooting and save percentages, home-ice advantage, and rest.

We then calculate the probability of each team winning and covering the puck line, plus the chance the game goes over or under the total, and compare those probabilities with the latest odds to find betting value.

Avalanche vs. Blackhawks odds

Here are the best available odds across the moneyline, puck line, and total goals markets we track.

• Avalanche moneyline: 67¢ (Novig)
• Blackhawks moneyline: +205 (BetRivers)
• Avalanche -1.5: +111 (bet365)
• Blackhawks +1.5: -120 (BetMGM)
• Over 6 goals: -125 (Caesars Sportsbook)
• Under 6 goals: +102 (Caesars Sportsbook)

Odds are subject to change and may vary by location.

Avalanche vs. Blackhawks pick: Blackhawks +1.5 (-120)

Our model makes the Avalanche the likelier winner, but our best value bet is the Blackhawks to cover the +1.5 puck line at -120 on BetMGM.

Those odds give the Blackhawks an implied cover probability of 54.5%, while our model puts it at 55.6%.

That's a 1.0% edge (accounting for rounding), the largest across the moneyline, puck line, and total goals markets for this game.

Avalanche vs. Blackhawks goal-scorer predictions

Our NHL player props model simulates each matchup 10,000 times to estimate goal-scoring probabilities, factoring in expected player usage, lineup changes, opponent strength, and projected team goals.

Nathan MacKinnon of the Avalanche leads the anytime goal-scorer projections for Monday's game at 43.0%, ahead of teammate Martin Necas (34.7%). Chicago's most likely goal-scorer, Connor Bedard, is further back at 34.5%. MacKinnon also leads the first goal-scorer projections at 9.3%.

Most likely anytime goal-scorers

1. Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche): 43.0%
2. Martin Necas (Avalanche): 34.7%
3. Connor Bedard (Blackhawks): 34.5%
4. Roman Kantserov (Blackhawks): 34.4%
5. Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche): 34.2%

First goal-scorer predictions

1. Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche): 9.3%
2. Connor Bedard (Blackhawks): 6.9%
3. Martin Necas (Avalanche): 6.7%
4. Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche): 6.5%
5. Roman Kantserov (Blackhawks): 6.2%

These are model probabilities, not betting recommendations. Compare projections with available odds to assess potential value.

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Avalanche vs. Blackhawks game details

• Matchup: Colorado Avalanche vs. Chicago Blackhawks
• Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
• Puck drop: 8:00 PM ET
• Venue: United Center

About this prediction

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