The Chicago Blackhawks (15-9-7) are on the road for a meeting with the Colorado Avalanche (28-8-3) Monday. Puck drop at Ball Arena is set for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Blackhawks vs. Avalanche odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.
The Blackhawks are on a three-game losing skid and have dropped six of their last 10 outings. Chicago has struggled all season with offensive production and rank 29th with 2.3 goals per game and 28.5 shots per game.
The Avalanche started the season with six losses in their first 10 outings, but have just five losses across 29 games since Nov. 11. Colorado has made some recent affairs more difficult than expected, however, with overtime and shootout victories over the Montreal Canadiens and Arizona Coyotes in the last two weeks. The Avs average a league-high 4.2 goals per game.
Blackhawks at Avalanche odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:53 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Blackhawks +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Avalanche -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Blackhawks +1.5 (+105) | Avalanche -1.5 (-130)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +105 | U: -130)