Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 03/20/26

The Colorado Avalanche will face the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night. The Avalanche currently sit in first place in the Western Conference. Even though they are in first, they have lost 4 of their last 5 games. That is shocking out of the Avalanche, as they lead the league in goals per game, goals against per game and shots on goal. The Avalanche are averaging 3.69 goals on 33.7 shots. Numbers like those are why they have won 7 of their last 10 road games.

The Blackhawks are coming off a big win over the Minnesota Wild. On the season, they rank a lowly 14th in the Western Conference and they have lost 7 of their last 10 at home. The issue for the Blackhawks is that they only average 2.61 goals per game while recording just 24.4 shots per contest. Those offensive difficulties will not be made easier today, as the Avalanche also lead the league in save percentage — with their goaltenders stopping 90.6% of shots they face. This matchup with Chicago should be just what Colorado’s offense needs to get back on track. I am taking the Avalanche on the puck line.

Avalanche vs Blackhawks prediction: Colorado -1.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.