Avalanche vs Blackhawks Prediction and NHL Tips - 20 October 2023
Last updated: Oct 20, 2023, 2:40AM | Published: Oct 18, 2023, 9:07PM
The Colorado Avalanche face the Chicago Blackhawks in NHL action at Ball Arena on Friday, starting at 1:30pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for Avalanche vs Blackhawks, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Avalanche vs Blackhawks
Based on high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Friday's Colorado-Chicago NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Avalanche a 73% chance of defeating the Blackhawks at Ball Arena.
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Avalanche vs Blackhawks: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Ball Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Avalanche $1.29, Blackhawks $3.80
- Line: Avalanche -1.5 ($1.77), Blackhawks +1.5 ($2.20)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.00, Under $1.87
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Avalanche at $1.29. Meanwhile, bet365 currently has the Blackhawks at $3.80.
The Avalanche are 1.5-goal favourites against the Blackhawks, with odds of $1.77 currently available at PointsBet.
For the underdog Blackhawks (+1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $2.20.
The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.00, while bet365 currently has odds for the Under at $1.87.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Avalanche (-1.5) have a 51% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 54% chance of staying Under.
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Avalanche vs Blackhawks: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Chicago at $3.80 with bet365 (1.1% edge)
- Line: Blackhawks +1.5 at $2.20 with bet365 (3.4% edge)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.87 with bet365 (54% probability)
Stats Insider's Avalanche vs Blackhawks predictions are based on complex simulations and wagering experience to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
And while the Avalanche have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Blackhawks to win is our recommended option due to the 1.1% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Even though the Avalanche are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Blackhawks +1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Avalanche vs Blackhawks: Prediction
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Stats Insider has full coverage of Colorado vs Chicago on Friday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live scores.
Avalanche vs Blackhawks: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Avalanche vs Blackhawks? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Colorado's Mikko Rantanen is the most likely player to score the first goal in Avalanche vs Blackhawks.
Rantanen has a 9.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Avalanche star has a 45.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Avalanche First Goal Scorer Tips
- 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
Blackhawks First Goal Scorer Tips
- 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
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Avalanche Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- 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
Blackhawks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- 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
Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the Colorado vs Chicago match-up at Ball Arena.
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Avalanche vs Blackhawks: Preview
The game between the Avalanche and Blackhawks at Ball Arena is scheduled to commence at 1:30pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks
- Date: Friday 20 October 2023
- Time: 1:30pm AEDT
- Venue: Ball Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our predictions for Colorado vs Chicago are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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