The Chicago Blackhawks (2-6-1) travel to face off against the Colorado Avalanche (5-4-0) on Monday, October 28th. This game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver and televised on ESPN+. The Avalanche are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Blackhawks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Stars. Puck drop is set for 9:00 ET.

Blackhawks vs Avalanche

The Chicago Blackhawks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

After a 4-2 loss to the Stars, the Blackhawks’ record dropped to 2-6-1. Chicago’s defense struggled early, allowing the first three goals before getting on the board themselves.

The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score hit that number exactly. As the underdogs on the puck line, the Blackhawks failed to cover. They were scoreless until the third period, when Ryan Donato and Connor Bedard each found the net.

The Colorado Avalanche Are Coming Off A Win

With a 5-4 win over the Senators, the Avalanche moved to 5-4-0 this season. Colorado, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 9 goals easily surpassed that mark.

Colorado built a 2-0 lead through two periods, but the defense faltered in the third, allowing Ottawa to tie the game. The Avalanche responded with three more goals, including an empty-netter, before the Senators scored again with just 10 seconds left.

Chicago Offense Breakdown

Chicago’s offense was held scoreless until the third period in their 4-2 loss to Dallas. Ryan Donato netted his third goal of the season, while Connor Bedard followed with his third goal as well. Both players took three shots on goal.

The Blackhawks registered 24 shots on goal but were hampered by 11 giveaways. Pat Maroon contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to three.

Avalanche Offense Breakdown

Ross Colton netted his 8th goal of the season in the Avalanche’s 5-4 win over Ottawa. Colorado had five different goal scorers, with Logan O’Connor finding the net for the first time this season. Nathan MacKinnon added an empty-netter, bringing his goal tally to 6.

Casey Mittelstadt picked up three assists, giving him 7 for the season, while Cale Makar recorded his 13th assist. The Avalanche fired 32 shots on goal but were held scoreless on the power play. Colorado’s offense had 14 giveaways in the game.

Chicago Team Defense

Defensively, the Blackhawks allowed the first three goals of the game, including one at 11:10 in the 3rd period. After closing the gap to 3-2, they gave up an empty net goal with 18 seconds left. Petr Mrazek made 26 saves with an 89.7% save percentage. Chicago’s defense also had 3 takeaways and 29 hits.

Colorado Team Defense

Defensively, the Avalanche will look to bounce back after allowing four goals against the Senators. Justus Annunen made 26 saves with a save percentage of 86.7%. The Avalanche’s defense also recorded 20 hits and 4 takeaways. They struggled in the 3rd period, giving up four goals, including one with just 10 seconds remaining.

Blackhawks vs Avalanche Trends

• Across their five previous road games, Chicago has an puck line mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 2 goals per game.
• Through their last three home games, Colorado has an puck line record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 2-1 while averaging 4 goals per game.
• Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Colorado has an puck line mark of 5-5 while going 4-6 straight up.
• The last ten games that Chicago was favored, they have an puck line mark of 5-5 while going 7-3 straight up.

Blackhawks vs Avalanche Prediction

If you’re interested in a pure moneyline wager, then the Avalanche is the preferred option. However, with a payout of -234, it might be worth considering this bet as a component of a larger parlay.

When it comes to my suggested pick for the puck line, I’d advise taking the Blackhawks to cover. Even in the event of a Avalanche victory, this matchup is likely to remain closely contested, and the Blackhawks should cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

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