NHL • Tue, Nov 3, 01:00
The Colorado Avalanche visit the Chicago Blackhawks in a matchup where the simulation clearly favours the visitors. Nathan MacKinnon projects as a strong contributor with a 70% chance of recording more than 0.5 points, while Patrick Kane sits at 51% for the home side. The game turns on whether Chicago can generate secondary scoring beyond Kane; Connor Bedary carries only a 49% chance of reaching the scoresheet.
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Colorado Avalanche (7-5 so far) project to finish 52.4–30.5 and make the playoffs in 99% of AccuScore's simulated seasons.
Chicago Blackhawks (4-8 so far) project to finish 32.9–50.8 and make the playoffs in 2% of AccuScore's simulated seasons.
| Team | Projected record | Division title | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Avalanche | 52.4–30.5 | 60% | 99% |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 32.9–50.8 | 0% | 2% |
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AccuScore's simulation makes Colorado Avalanche 65% to beat Chicago Blackhawks (36%).
Projection updated
AccuScore's simulation makes Colorado Avalanche the more likely winner at 65%. The projection updates as team news and prices move.
AccuScore's simulation gives Chicago Blackhawks a 36% chance of beating Colorado Avalanche, against 65% for Colorado Avalanche. Chicago Blackhawks are at home but the underdog on these numbers.
How Colorado Avalanche and Chicago Blackhawks come into this game: their latest results, every meeting on record and how each has fared against the betting market.
Colorado Avalanche have won 2 of their last 5 (W-L-W-L-L, most recent first).
Chicago Blackhawks have won 1 of their last 5 (L-W-L-L-L, most recent first).
The teams have met 52 times since 2011: Colorado Avalanche 32, Chicago Blackhawks 20. The last meeting, on Mar 20, 2026, finished Colorado Avalanche 4, Chicago Blackhawks 1.
Colorado Avalanche are 442-253 as favourite and 190-274 as underdog, and 294-296 on the road (50% of 590 games, 2011–2026).
Chicago Blackhawks are 253-191 as favourite and 242-430 as underdog, and 272-293 at home (48% of 565 games, 2011–2026).
| Record | COL | CHI |
|---|---|---|
| As favourite | 442-253 | 253-191 |
| As underdog | 190-274 | 242-430 |
| At home | 347-243 | 272-293 |
| On the road | 294-296 | 233-334 |
Straight-up records from AccuScore's game archive. Favourite and underdog are the market's, decided by the moneyline. How the NHL odds have moved →