Chicago Blackhawks vs Colorado Avalanche Picks and Predictions April 2nd 2025

Chicago Blackhawks vs Colorado Avalanche April 2nd 2025

Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Avalanche versus the Blackhawks? The puck drops at 9:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on TNT. The game will be played at United Center in Chicago, IL. In this division matchup, the Avalanche are favored by -1.5 against the Blackhawks. The over/under for the game is 6.5 goals.

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Colorado vs. Chicago Key Information

• Teams: Avalanche at Blackhawks
• Where: United Center Chicago
• Date: Wednesday, April 2nd
• Betting Odds COL -350 | CHI +279 O/U 6.5

The Avalanche Can Win If…

With a 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche’s record now stands at 45-27-4. Colorado took the lead in the second period, but Nashville responded with five unanswered goals. The Avalanche were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score reaching 7.

Cale Makar put the Avalanche on the board first, scoring at 17:06 in the second period. However, the Predators tied it up at 11:29 in the same period and went on to score three more times, including two empty-net goals in the third period.

Colorado’s offense put 30 shots on goal in their 5-2 loss to Nashville but only found the net twice. Cale Makar opened the scoring with his 5th goal of the season on a power play, while Nathan MacKinnon added his 6th goal late in the 3rd period.

Makar also picked up his 16th assist on MacKinnon’s goal. MacKinnon, who took 6 shots on goal, now has 14 assists this season. The Avalanche had 23 giveaways in the game.

Colorado’s defense gave up two late goals in their previous game, but both were empty-netters. The first came at 1:14 in the 3rd period, with the second coming at 0:41. Goalie Justus Annunen finished with 21 saves and a save percentage of 87.5%.

• The Avalanche have gone 1-2 over their last three regular season games. In these contests, the team went just 1-2 against the spread, while going 0-3 on the over-under.
• Across Colorado’s last ten regular season games, their record sits at 6-4. Against the spread, Colorado went 4-6 in these games and finished with an over-under mark of 4-5-1.

The Blackhawks Can Win If…

With a 4-2 win over the Ducks, the Blackhawks improved to 21-44-9. Chicago covered the puck line as underdogs and the total line for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.

Four different players scored for the Blackhawks, who held the Ducks scoreless until the third period. Chicago’s defense allowed 39 shots, but Arvid Söderblom’s 38 saves helped secure the win.

Chicago’s offense found the net four times in their 4-2 win over Anaheim, with four different players scoring. Ryan Donato added his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones netted his 2nd. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring for the Blackhawks, and Teuvo Teravainen followed with his 4th goal, which came on a power play.

Chicago took 29 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays. The Blackhawks had 12 giveaways and scored twice in the first period, added another in the second, and capped off their scoring with a goal at 17:43 in the third period.

Chicago’s defense allowed two goals in their last game, both coming in the 3rd period. The first was at 10:16, and the second came with just four seconds remaining. Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage. The Blackhawks’ defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 5 hits.

• Over their last three regular season games, the Blackhawks have gone 0-3 straight up. Against the spread, Chicago went 0-3 in these games and finished with an over-under mark of 3-0.
• Chicago has put together a record of 1-9 in their last ten games (regular season). Against the spread, Chicago went 1-9 in these games and finished with an over-under mark of 6-3-1.

The Lean

When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Blackhawks to come out with a win against the Avalanche while playing at home. Considering the moneyline odds at +279, I’m placing my bet on the Blackhawks to win outright.

If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Blackhawks winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Blackhawks straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.

With an over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.

Avalanche Aim to Regain Composure vs. Blackhawks After Blown Lead

CHICAGO — With a playoff berth nearly in hand, the Colorado Avalanche are focused on finishing the regular season strong — and that starts with cleaning up late-game lapses when they visit the struggling Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night.

Colorado Seeks Bounce-Back After Back-to-Back Losses

The Avalanche (45-26-4, 94 points) squandered a two-goal lead in Monday’s 3-2 shootout loss to Calgary, marking their second straight defeat. After a strong start to their recent homestand, including convincing wins over Detroit and Los Angeles, the Avs have dropped tight games to St. Louis and Calgary — both of which they led.

Colorado still holds a firm grip on the No. 3 seed in the Central Division, but recent blown leads have raised questions about late-game execution heading into the postseason.

“You can’t have that now, especially this time of year,” said forward Brock Nelson. “We’re capable of closing out games — it just comes down to focus and energy.”

MacKinnon Powers the Avs’ Push

Nathan MacKinnon continues to drive Colorado’s offense. He collected an assist Monday to reach 110 points on the season, extending his home point streak to 25 games. He’s now just the 12th player in NHL history with three consecutive seasons of 110 or more points.

“He finds a way to chip in and create offensively,” coach Jared Bednar said. “That’s what great players do.”

The Avalanche will need MacKinnon and their top scorers sharp on the road, where they’ve been slightly more vulnerable this season.

Blackhawks Struggle to Slow Skid, Lean on Youth

Chicago (21-44-9, 51 points) has already been eliminated from playoff contention and continues to sink in the standings, having lost 10 of its last 11 games. However, the Blackhawks have been a thorn in the Avalanche’s side this season, winning two of the three meetings — including a 5-2 upset in Colorado on Oct. 28 and a 3-1 victory at home in January.

The lone Colorado win came via a 3-0 shutout on March 10, with Scott Wedgewood stopping all 20 shots he faced.

Despite the losing skid, interim coach Anders Sorensen sees growth from his young roster, which includes recent NHL debuts from Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel.

“There have been some really good moments,” Sorensen said. “We just have to learn how to stop the bleeding when things go sideways.”

The Blackhawks are looking for development, not just wins, as they give ice time to the next wave of talent — even if results remain elusive.

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Playoff Implications Loom Large

Colorado maintains a multi-point cushion over the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues in the Central, but a few more lapses could cost them valuable playoff seeding. With just seven games remaining, Wednesday presents a chance to not only secure a needed two points but also regain focus in closing out games.

Meanwhile, the Blackhawks are seeking signs of progress and competitiveness down the stretch — and would love nothing more than to spoil a division rival’s playoff prep.