Colorado Avalanche vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Analysis, Odds and Computer Picks

Two of the biggest Western Conference contenders for the Stanley Cup will face tonight. The Vancouver Canucks, the best team in the West according to the NHL standings, will host the Colorado Avalanche in the best game of Wednesday. Let’s see the Avalanche vs Canucks Odds.
When playing on the road, Colorado has gone 15-14-5 this season, and they have won four straight games as the underdog. In the Western Conference, the Avalanche are in 4th place and 3rd in the Central Division. Over their last ten games, Colorado has gone 7-3, and they have a record of 41-20-5 for the year.
So far this season, Colorado has been the favorite in 57 of their 66 games, and they have gone 38-14-5 in those games. Against other teams from the Western Conference, the Avalanche have gone 27-12, and they have a record of 12-8 against divisional opponents. Over their last three games, Colorado has won each game.
So far this season, Colorado has gone 32-34 against the puck line, including going 6-4 in their last ten games. On the road, the Avalanche are 12-22 against the puck line and have gone 2-1 in their last three games.
Overall, the team’s average scoring margin sits at +.7 goals per game, and they have 31 wins by multiple goals compared to just 10 wins by a single goal. As the underdog, Colorado has gone just 3-6 against the puck line and has dropped four straight games against the puck line as the underdog.
For the season, Colorado’s games have finished with an average of 6.8 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.4. Overall, the Avalanche have an over/under record of 37-27-2.
The best in the West want to become the best in the league
At home this season, the Canucks have been dominant with a record of 21-6-3 and have won four straight games. In the Western Conference, Vancouver is in first place with 91 points and a record of 42-17-7.
Over their last ten games, the Canucks have gone 5-5 and have won three straight games when favored. In the Pacific Division, Vancouver is in first place and has gone 12-6 against divisional opponents.
When favored, Vancouver has gone 19-24 vs. the puck line this year. Overall, they have 27 wins by multiple goals and have a +.8 average scoring margin. So far, the Canucks’ puck line record is 37-29.
At home, Vancouver has gone 18-12 vs. the puck line, and their average scoring margin is +1.3 goals per game. In their last ten home games, the team’s puck line record is just 4-6.
The average goal total for Vancouver’s games is sitting at 6.2. The average over/under line for the season is 6.4. The Canucks come in with an over/under record of 35-27-4.
Game Information
COLORADO AVALANCHE vs VANCOUVER CANUCKS |
Location of the Game: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
Date and Time: Wednesday, March 13th 10:30 ET |
Reason: 2023-2024 NHL Regular Season |
How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
Avalanche vs Canucks Odds
Next, we have the NHL odds for this NHL Matchup:
Colorado Avalanche vs Vancouver Canucks Head-to-Head
The last three times that the Avalanche have faced off vs. the Canucks as the underdog, they have gone 2-1. Over the last three head-to-head matchups between the Avalanche and Canucks, taking the Avalanche against the puck line has been a good bet, as they are a perfect 3-0 ATS.
Across the last three head to head matchups between the Avalanche and Canucks, the teams have averaged 5 goals per game with an over/under record of 1-2. The last three times they have faced off with the Canucks as the home team, the OU record is 2-1.
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
Here are the NHL Computer Picks for this NHL Schedule for tonight:
TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
AVALANCHE | 41-20-5 87Pts | 4 | 7 | Puck Line COL +1.5 |
ML COL -106 |
Total OVER 6.5 |
CANUCKS | 42-17-7 91Pts | 3 |
AI Picks: Colorado Avalanche 4 – Vancouver Canucks 3
Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Avalanche +1.5 | ML Avalanche -106 | OVER 6.5
Colorado Avalanche Game Analysis
The Avalanche come into the game scoring an average of 3.7 goals per game, putting them 1st in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 3rd in the league. The Colorado offense is ranked 3rd in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 10th in the NHL.
Defensively, the Avalanche are currently 16th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.4 shots per game against Colorado. They also are 12th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.
Vancouver Canucks Game Analysis
On the offensive side, and according to the NHL team stats, the Canucks are scoring an 3.5 goals per game this season, ranking 3rd in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 23rd in the league. This season, the Canucks have a 21-7 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 20-10 record.
The Canucks defense is currently 18th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.2 shots per game against Vancouver. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 3rd with 6 shutouts.
Injured players
For tonight’s game, according to the NHL Injury Report, for the Colorado side, Gabriel Landeskog (Knee), Pavel Francouz (Groin) and Logan O’Connor (Lower Body) are out, meanwhile, Zach Parise (Lower Body) and Artturi Lehkonen (Illness) are questionable.
In the case of the Canadian side, Thatcher Demko (Undisclosed), Tucker Poolman (Head) and Dakota Joshua (Hand) are out and Tyler Myers (Lower Body) is questionable.
All these players can affect their NHL player stats.
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