Blackhawks vs Avalanche Prediction and NHL Tips - 20 December 2023

Last updated: Dec 19, 2023, 10:26PM | Published: Dec 19, 2023, 9:33AM

The Chicago Blackhawks will face the favoured Colorado Avalanche in NHL action at United Center on Wednesday, commencing at 12:30pm AEDT.

Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Blackhawks vs Avalanche game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Blackhawks vs Avalanche

Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Chicago-Colorado NHL match-up 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Avalanche a 67% chance of winning against the Blackhawks at United Center.

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Blackhawks vs Avalanche: Odds

The current betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NHL game at United Center are shown below:

Head to Head: Blackhawks $3.10, Avalanche $1.45
Line: Blackhawks +1.5 ($1.86), Avalanche -1.5 ($2.10)
Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.18, Under $1.79

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Blackhawks at $3.10 and the Avalanche at $1.45.

The Blackhawks are 1.5-goal underdogs against the Avalanche, with odds of $1.86 currently on offer at Betfair.

For the favourite Avalanche (-1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.10.

The Over/Under for Blackhawks vs Avalanche sits at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.18 and odds for the Under at $1.79.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Blackhawks (+1.5) have a 55% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 54% chance of staying Under.

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Blackhawks vs Avalanche: Best Bets

Head to Head: Chicago at $3.10 with Betfair (1.3% edge)
Line: Blackhawks +1.5 at $1.86 with Betfair (55% probability)
Total Goals: Over 6.5 at $2.18 with Betfair (0.2% edge)

These Blackhawks vs Avalanche best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.

While the Avalanche have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Blackhawks to win is our recommended option because of the 1.3% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.

Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 6.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.18) that are available from Betfair.

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Blackhawks vs Avalanche: Prediction

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Stats Insider has full coverage of Chicago vs Colorado on Wednesday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live win probabilities.

Blackhawks vs Avalanche: Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Blackhawks vs Avalanche? The data is in.

According to Stats Insider, Colorado's Mikko Rantanen is the most likely player to score the first goal in Blackhawks vs Avalanche.

Rantanen has a 10.0% chance of scoring the first goal at United Center, while the Avalanche star has a 47.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Tips

Blackhawks First Goal Scorer Tips

Connor Bedard: 6.4% probability
Anthony Beauvillier: 4.3% probability
Taylor Raddysh: 4.0% probability
Cole Guttman: 3.9% probability
Lukas Reichel: 3.5% probability

Avalanche First Goal Scorer Tips

Mikko Rantanen: 10.0% probability
Nathan MacKinnon: 9.6% probability
Valeri Nichushkin: 7.3% probability
Ross Colton: 5.5% probability
Ryan Johansen: 4.2% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Blackhawks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Connor Bedard: 34.2% probability
Cole Guttman: 22.4% probability
Anthony Beauvillier: 22.2% probability
Taylor Raddysh: 21.4% probability
Ryan Donato: 20.4% probability

Avalanche Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Mikko Rantanen: 47.5% probability
Nathan MacKinnon: 46.1% probability
Valeri Nichushkin: 35.5% probability
Ross Colton: 27.9% probability
Ryan Johansen: 21.0% probability

Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting predictions before the Chicago vs Colorado game at United Center.

As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips for every NHL game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.

Blackhawks vs Avalanche: Preview

The match-up between the Blackhawks and Avalanche at United Center is scheduled to commence at 12:30pm AEDT on Wednesday.

Teams: Chicago Blackhawks vs Colorado Avalanche
Date: Wednesday 20 December 2023
Time: 12:30pm AEDT
Venue: United Center

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.

Our Chicago vs Colorado predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge 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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