Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/20

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The Colorado Avalanche will visit the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center. The game is set for Friday, March 20, 2026, at 8:30 PM. Fans can watch the action on ESPN+.

The Avalanche hold a strong record of 44-14-10, sitting at the top of the Western Central Division. Meanwhile, the Blackhawks have a record of 26-31-12, placing them in the eighth spot in the same division. Both teams will look to secure a win in this regular-season game.

Avalanche vs Blackhawks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Colorado Avalanche vs. Chicago Blackhawks
  • Venue: United Center
  • Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Colorado Avalanche MoneyLine -272, Chicago Blackhawks MoneyLine +227

Colorado Avalanche Team Preview

The Colorado Avalanche head into their next game following a tough stretch. They have lost four of their last five games. In their recent match against the Dallas Stars, they lost 2-1 despite putting up 34 shots on goal.

Nathan MacKinnon has been a key player for the Avalanche. He has scored 45 goals and provided 66 assists in the regular season. Cale Makar has also contributed with 20 goals and 49 assists, showing his ability to impact games.

In the net, Scott Wedgewood has been the main goaltender. He has played 38 games with 25 wins. Wedgewood has made 858 saves this season, which is a testament to his presence in goal.

Chicago Blackhawks Team Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks have shown mixed results in their recent games. They recorded a close 2-1 win against the Minnesota Wild on March 19, 2026. Spencer Knight was strong in goal with 28 saves on 29 shots.

In another game against the Wild on March 17, the Blackhawks lost 4-3. Connor Bedard had two assists, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win. Spencer Knight faced a heavy workload with 37 shots against.

On March 14, the Blackhawks struggled against the Vegas Golden Knights, losing 4-0. Their offense couldn’t find the back of the net despite putting 21 shots on goal. The defense was also tested, allowing 32 shots on Spencer Knight.

BTB Betting Pick

The Colorado Avalanche are favored to win against the Chicago Blackhawks with a moneyline of -272. The Blackhawks sit at +227 as underdogs. Given the Avalanche’s strong season stats, they are the recommended pick to win the game.

The over/under for the game is set at 6.5, with the under at -121 and the over at -102. The projected score suggests a lower total, with the Avalanche’s defense ranking first in goals against. Thus, the recommendation is to take the under 6.5.