Our Avalanche vs Blackhawks prediction starts with a lopsided price. Colorado (8-5-1) visits the United Center on Monday as a -240 moneyline favorite against a Chicago team (4-9-1) that sits last in the Central Division. The total is 6.5. Neither starting goaltender is confirmed yet, and Colorado plays again Tuesday in Columbus. Below, we break down the netminders, special teams and market movement before landing on our best bets.
Last Updated: November 2, 2026
Colorado Avalanche vs. Chicago Blackhawks — Game Info
| Where | United Center, Chicago Illinois |
| When | November 2 – 8:00 PM ET |
| TV | CHSN+, Altitude, ESPN+ |
Colorado Avalanche vs. Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The goaltending matchup comes first, and it is still unsettled. As of Monday morning, Daily Faceoff projects Mackenzie Blackwood and Spencer Knight as the starters, both unconfirmed. Treat this read as provisional until the starters are announced. Blackwood is 7-3-0 with a .897 save percentage and a 2.73 goals-against average in 10 starts. Knight is 4-7-0 with the same .897 save percentage and a 3.21 GAA across 11 starts.
The wrinkle is the back-to-back. Colorado plays in Columbus on Tuesday, so the two Avalanche goalies will likely split the set. Backup Scott Wedgewood has started four games with a .889 save percentage and a 3.48 GAA, according to Colorado’s 2026-27 goaltending numbers. If Wedgewood draws Chicago instead, the Avalanche side loses a bit of its edge and the total gains a little. Meanwhile, Knight has made 11 of Chicago’s 14 starts behind a team allowing about 30 shots a night.
The teams arrive in very different shape. Colorado is averaging 4.21 goals per game, among the best marks in the league. The Avalanche are 5-4-1 over their last 10, closing with back-to-back 5-2 home wins over New Jersey and Calgary. Nathan MacKinnon has 24 points in 14 games, and Artturi Lehkonen already has 12 goals. However, the Avalanche are just 2-4-0 on the road. Chicago is 3-6-1 over its last 10, scoring 31 goals and allowing 53 through 14 games. The Blackhawks are 4-4-0 at home, and Connor Bedard has nine points in eight games.
Special teams mostly favor Colorado. The Avalanche power play converts at 20.45%, while Chicago’s sits near the bottom of the league at 11.63%. In contrast, Chicago’s penalty kill (79.55%) has been better than Colorado’s (76.92%). Colorado is without defenseman Josh Manson (lower body), Zachary L’Heureux (upper body) and Logan O’Connor (personal). Chicago has lost Ryan Ellis for the season, and Bowen Byram is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Colorado won both meetings late last season, 3-1 on Feb. 28 and 4-1 in Chicago on March 20. For more on Chicago’s recent run, see our Blackhawks vs. Bruins prediction.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Chicago Blackhawks Odds
| Puck Line | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche | -1.5 (+107) | -240 | O 6.5 (+105) |
| Blackhawks | +1.5 (-128) | +200 | U 6.5 (-125) |
Odds accurate as of November 2, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest NHL Odds – Futures – Props
Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Prediction — Can Chicago’s 2.21 Goals a Night Keep Pace?
Colorado’s wins have rarely been close. Seven of its eight victories came by two goals or more, and the lone exception was a 3-2 win in Dallas. Chicago’s losses follow the same pattern. Seven of its nine regulation defeats were by two or more goals, including shutout losses to Utah and Dallas. That combination matters most when the moneyline price is this steep.
At -240, the moneyline needs roughly a 70.6% win probability just to break even. That leaves little value on a road team with a losing away record. Asking for a margin instead returns plus money, and the scoring gap between these teams supports that kind of result. Empty-net goals help as well. A trailing Chicago team will pull its goalie late, and one-goal games routinely become two-goal games in the final minute. The puck line price has also shortened since the open. That is a modest move toward the favorite, so it counts as mild confirmation rather than a sharp signal. The regulation-time markets tell a similar story. The prop on whether this game reaches overtime prices No at -600, which implies about an 85.7% chance it ends inside 60 minutes. That pricing fits a game where one side is expected to control play. It also lowers the odds of the one-goal overtime finish that would sink a margin play.
Still, the case against is real. Colorado is on the front half of a back-to-back and is 2-4-0 away from home. Knight’s .897 save percentage is respectable given the volume he faces, and one strong night from him keeps this within a goal. Chicago also beat Los Angeles 2-1 at home last week, a reminder that low-event games do happen here.
The Pick: Avalanche Puck Line -1.5 (+107)
Avalanche vs. Blackhawks Prediction — Who Gets the Net With Columbus on Deck?
The total has climbed half a goal since the open. Colorado’s games fit a higher number well. Ten of the Avalanche’s 14 games have produced seven or more goals. Chicago’s games run lower, with six of 14 reaching seven. However, the Blackhawks allow about 30 shots per night, which feeds one of the league’s best offenses. Both projected starters also sit at .897, and Wedgewood’s .889 would push this further toward goals if he starts.
The risk is that Chicago contributes almost nothing. The Blackhawks have scored one goal or fewer in five games, and a high-scoring game likely needs them to chip in at least two. This play also leans on the same Colorado scoring thesis as the first pick, so the two are related rather than independent. Late empty-net goals and Colorado’s power play add to the ceiling. Special teams and pace point the same way. Each team has allowed nine power-play goals so far, so neither penalty kill is a reliable brake on scoring. Colorado averages 30.6 shots per game, and Chicago allows about 30. As a result, the volume should be there even if Chicago’s own attack stays quiet at roughly 23 shots a night.
The Pick: Over 6.5 Goals (+105)
Our Final Word on Avalanche vs. Blackhawks
Colorado’s offense drives both plays, so the goaltending announcements later today are the main thing to watch. Both picks are full-game markets, meaning overtime and a shootout count toward the result. Chicago dropped a 4-1 decision in Detroit last week as well, which we covered in our Blackhawks vs. Red Wings prediction.
Our top play is the Avalanche puck line at -1.5 (+107), because seven of Colorado’s eight wins have come by two or more goals. We also like Over 6.5 goals (+105), since 10 of Colorado’s 14 games have reached seven goals and both projected goalies sit at .897.
NHL Avalanche vs. Blackhawks FAQ: November 2, 2026
What time does the Avalanche vs. Blackhawks game start?
The Avalanche vs. Blackhawks game starts at 8:00 p.m. ET on Monday, November 2, 2026. That is 7:00 p.m. Central time in Chicago. Colorado then heads to Columbus for a game on Tuesday night, while Chicago starts a three-game road trip in Florida on Wednesday.
What channel is the Avalanche vs. Blackhawks game on?
The game airs on CHSN+ in the Chicago market and on Altitude in the Colorado market. Fans outside both local markets can watch on ESPN+, which carries most Blackhawks local broadcasts for out-of-market viewers this season, including this Monday night matchup at the United Center.
Where are the Avalanche and Blackhawks playing?
The Avalanche and Blackhawks play at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Chicago is the home team for this game and has gone 4-4-0 on home ice so far this season. Colorado has struggled away from Ball Arena, entering Monday with a 2-4-0 road record.
Who won the last meeting between the Avalanche and Blackhawks?
Colorado won the last meeting 4-1 in Chicago on March 20, 2026. That followed a 3-1 Avalanche win on February 28, 2026, so Colorado took both of the teams’ late-season matchups last year. Monday is the first meeting between the two Central Division rivals this season.
Where do the Avalanche and Blackhawks stand in the standings?
Colorado is 8-5-1 with 17 points, third in the Central Division. Chicago is 4-9-1 with nine points, last in the Central. The Avalanche enter Monday on a two-game winning streak, while the Blackhawks have dropped two straight, including an overtime loss in Boston.