NHL Betting Preview: Canucks vs Avalanche
The Vancouver Canucks square off against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena, with face-off scheduled for 20:30 on Wednesday, April 1.
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The prediction for the matchup between the Canucks and the Avalanche is for Over 6.5. We’re especially taken by the odds of -110 that this happens.
3-1 Win for Avs in Last H2H Battle
Vancouver Canucks have now lost six straight games. On the road in their previous game, Vegas Golden Knights won 4-2 at T-Mobile Arena. Brock Boeser and Evander Kane scored one goal each.
Colorado Avalanche won their last game, beating Calgary Flames at home. It was a 9-2 win at Ball Arena. Cale Makar managed 3 points, all of them were assists. Goalie Scott Wedgewood made a total of 27 saves (.931).
Head-to-Head Statistics
The Avs have beaten the Canucks in the last two encounters. A 5-4 (OT) victory at Delta Center was followed by a 3-1 win at Ball Arena. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Avs victories.
Starting Goalies
Kevin Lankinen (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
8-26-5
3.7
.877
0
23/24
11-6-0
2.82
.908
1
Mackenzie Blackwood (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
21-9-1
2.4
.905
3
23/24
10-25-1
3.45
.899
2
Vancouver Canucks – Last 10 Games
2 wins and 8 losses, averaging 2.1 goals from 24.2 shots on goal, with a 21.2% powerplay efficiency. The Canucks have given up 4.1 goals from 28.0 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.9%.
Brock Boeser and Marco Rossi are the top points scorers. They have both scored 10 points over the past 10 games, including 3 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Kevin Lankinen have a 3.11 goal against average with a .891 save percentage.
Colorado Avalanche – Last 10 Games
The Avs have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.6 goals from 32.6 shots on goal, with a 27.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.5 goals from 23.4 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 94.1%.
The top points scorer is Nathan MacKinnon with 16 points, 6 goals and 10 assists, while Martin Necas is next in line after registering 15 points, 6 goals and 9 assists. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood have a 2.46 GAA with a .882 SV%.
Vancouver Canucks vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction & Picks
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Game Prediction
The -110 looks too good to miss for our pick. We’re expecting this bet to deliver when it comes to going over the goal line in this NHL encounter.
Our NHL handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each franchise, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.
Key Canucks vs Avalanche stats:
The 6.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Canucks games.The 6.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Canucks games.The 6.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Avalanche games at home.The 6.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Avalanche games at home.Over 6.5 Probability
According to the best NHL betting sites, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this hockey bet.
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Our Game Prediction
Over 6.5 Goals @ -110
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Player Prop Picks
Drew O’Connor (Canucks) has fired Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games. There is odds of -145 available when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager and we think he’ll cover the line.
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Vancouver Canucks vs Colorado Avalanche Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Avs Heavy Favorites to Win
Colorado Avalanche are strong -556 favorites to win this game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 85% chance of claiming victory. For those wanting to back Vancouver Canucks, you will find +400 about the underdogs.
1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 6.5 right now. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at -104.
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Nathan MacKinnon Favorite to Be First Goalscorer
There is -118 available that Nathan MacKinnon finds the net at anytime. If you’re interested in the favorite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +700.
Player Goals
Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)
Martin Necas (Avalanche)
Brock Nelson (Avalanche)
Nazem Kadri (Avalanche)
Player Assists
Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)
Martin Necas (Avalanche)
Brock Nelson (Avalanche)
Nazem Kadri (Avalanche)
Player Shots
Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)
Martin Necas (Avalanche)
Brock Nelson (Avalanche)
Nazem Kadri (Avalanche)
Micro Betting
Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the NHL micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term wagers and this might include the Next Goalscorer or Next Goal.
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Vancouver Canucks Stats
Colorado Avalanche Stats
2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.20 goals and allowed 4.10 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.30 pts and allowed 4.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 24.2
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.5
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 11.9
Blocks: 10.9
Faceoff Wins : 26.6
Hits: 22.4
Giveaways: 14.6
Takeaways: 4.9
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.4
Shots: 25.2
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 2.7
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 7.6
Blocks: 6.8
Faceoff Wins : 19.9
Hits: 19.8
Giveaways: 17.2
Takeaways: 5.1
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 1
Shots: 32.6
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.4
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 7.6
Blocks: 17.2
Faceoff Wins : 29.1
Hits: 17.2
Giveaways: 15.6
Takeaways: 4.6
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 34.4
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 4.1
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 10.7
Blocks: 17.9
Faceoff Wins : 30
Hits: 18.9
Giveaways: 14.7
Takeaways: 4.8
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Robert Carter
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