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The Colorado Avalanche (8-5-1) and Chicago Blackhawks (4-9-1) will meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 8:00 p.m. EST at United Center in Chicago, Ill. The game will broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Avalanche are favored at -235 on the moneyline, with the Blackhawks +190 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 6.5 (+100o / -120u).
Let's get into our Avalanche vs. Blackhawks predictions and NHL picks.
Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Prediction
- Pick: Roman Kantserov Anytime Goal Scorer (+280, betMGM | Play to +260)
Our Colorado vs. Chicago best bet is on Kantserov anytime goal scorer, with the best odds currently available at betMGM. For all of your NHL bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NHL odds page and be sure to download the Action Network app for more picks and analysis.
Avalanche vs Blackhawks Odds
- Avalanche vs. Blackhawks puck line: Avalanche -1.5 (+105), Blackhawks +1.5 (-125)
- Avalanche vs. Blackhawks over/under: 6.5 (+100o / -120u)
- Avalanche vs. Blackhawks moneyline: Avalanche -235, Blackhawks +190
- Avalanche vs. Blackhawks best bet: Roman Kantserov Anytime Goal Scorer (+280)
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The Blackhawks' Roman Kantserov has entered the early conversation for the Calder Trophy, as he is tied for the league lead among rookies in goals scored. While he is still rounding out the other parts of his game, Kantserov's natural scoring ability has translated well from his historic success in the KHL.
Skating alongside Connor Bedard on both the first line and the first power-play unit also makes Kantserov's job much easier. With most of the defensive attention on Bedard, Kantserov has been able to get into high-danger scoring areas where Bedard has set him up multiple times.
This success could continue against the Avalanche, a team that is not as good defensively as it is offensively. While goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood enters this game in good form, he has still allowed two or more goals in each of his past eight starts.
Even if Chicago only scores two goals against Blackwood, there's a good chance that Bedard sets up Kantserov for one of them.
Best Bets: Roman Kantserov Anytime Goal Scorer (+280, betMGM | Play to +260)
