CHI vs COL

Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon looks unstoppable as he propels the Avalanche on a determined three-game winning streak, while the Blackhawks flounder after a recent skid. Even with Martin Necas listed as day-to-day, the Avalanche boast enough offensive depth to counter Chicago’s struggles, compounded by Jonathan Toews's ongoing absence. Historically, Colorado has owned these matchups in Denver, leveraging the altitude and furious home crowd to tally convincing victories over their long-time foes. Given the hefty price at -455, the payout may be smaller, but the high probability of success warrants an A rating.

Nathan MacKinnon’s relentless push for the Avs has fueled Colorado’s current two-game winning streak, and they’ll host a Chicago squad reeling from a three-game skid with a 20-35-8 record. Despite Gabriel Landeskog remaining out of action, the Avalanche (37-24-2) continue to generate offensive chances, while the Blackhawks recently added more names to their injury list, sapping defensive depth. Historically, these Central Division rivals have combined for goal-filled contests in Denver, making another high total likely. With a solid payout and enough firepower to surpass 6.5 goals, we grade this selection a B.