Chicago Blackhawks vs Colorado Avalanche, Picks and Prediction, Saturday, February 28, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Chicago Blackhawks face the Colorado Avalanche with both teams on opposite ends of the standings this season. The Blackhawks are 22-27-9 and with two losses in a row, they have the second-worst record in the Central Division. The Avalanche are 38-10-9 and are in first place in the division and have the best record in the NHL. Who will win this game? Check out our Blackhawks vs Avalanche prediction!
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Chicago hopes to improve across the board
The Blackhawks are having a difficult season with their offense letting them down and scoring only 2.64 goals per game, with only two goals in the last two games. Connor Bedard and Tyler Bertuzzi have scored 50 goals and 47 assists but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only six skaters have eight goals or more, and opponents can eliminate the awful offense.
The offense has struggled but the defense has also been a letdown, allowing 3.17 goals per game. Louis Crevier and Alex Vlasic have combined for 5.2 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net with ease. The bright spot is the play of goaltender Spencer Knight, who has 12.4 goals saved above average.
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Key injury report for Blackhawks
- No key injuries to report.
Avalanche are led by a great offense
The Avalanche are having a great season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.81 goals per game. Nathan MacKinnon and Martin Necas have scored 65 goals and 96 assists while defenseman Cale Makar has added 15 goals and 43 assists from the point to put the offense over the top.
The offense has stepped up but the defense has also been incredible, allowing only 2.46 goals per game. Josh Manson and Cale Makar have combined for 8.2 defensive point shares while Brent Burns and Devon Toews have combined for 6.9 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. Additionally, Mackenzie Blackwood has stepped up in the net, allowing only six goals in his last four starts.
Key injury report for Avalanche
- No key injuries to report.
Blackhawks vs Avalanche Pick
Money Line Pick For Blackhawks vs Avalanche
- Avalanche -1.5 (-150) (4 units)
The Avalanche have struggled lately but they are the best team in the NHL, and they look to step up and take over this game from the first period. The Avalanche, who average 3.81 goals per game, should pile on the goals against the Blackhawks, who allow only 2.64 goals per game, with Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas, and the rest of the forward unit controlling the puck in the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes and effective puck movement. The Avalanche should limit the Blackhawks offense, which averages only 2.64 goals per game, with Cale Makar, Josh Manson, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood to make plenty of big saves. The Avalanche should win the game and cover the spread with a strong performance on their home ice.
Over/Under Pick For Blackhawks vs Avalanche
- Under 6 (5 Units)
The Avalanche have a great defense, and with the Blackhawks looking hapless on offense, this game looks to be a low-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Blackhawks should limit the Avalanche offense with Louis Crevier and Alex Vlasic creating turnovers while goaltender Spencer Knight blanks the shots on the net. The Avalanche, who allow only 2.46 goals per game, should eliminate and potentially shut out the Blackhawks, who have scored only two goals in their last two games, with Cale Makar, Devon Toews, Josh Manson, and the rest of the defensive unit forcing turnovers in all three zones while goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood blanks the shots on the net. The Under should cover in a low-scoring game with both defenses stepping up.
Take the Under on 6 goals.
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