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Anaheim Ducks at Colorado Avalanche odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Wednesday’s Anaheim Ducks at Colorado Avalanche odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Anaheim Ducks (10-6-3) visit the Colorado Avalanche (9-5-1) Wednesday at Ball Arena in Denver. Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Ducks vs. Avalanche odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.

The Ducks have dropped back-to-back one-goal games after an eight-game win streak from Oct. 31 through Nov. 16. Defensive play and goaltending have been the key to Anaheim’s success as the Under is 7-2 across the past nine outings.

The Avalanche outlasted the Ottawa Senators 7-5 in a wild game Monday last time out and enter on a five-game win streak. Colorado is averaging 6.2 goals per game across the past five outings and the Over is 6-0-1 in its last seven games overall.

Ducks at Avalanche odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:52 a.m. ET.

Money line: Ducks +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Avalanche -240 (bet $240 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Ducks +1.5 (-135) | Avalanche -1.5 (+110)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -122 | U: -102)

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Ducks at Avalanche projected goalies

John Gibson (9-4-2, 2.36 GAA, .925 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Darcy Kuemper (9-4-0, 2.79 GAA, .906 SV%)

Gibson has been on the losing end of the past two starts in Nashville and against Carolina, although he allowed just five goals on 66 shots. He is an impressive 6-2-0 with a 1.86 GAA and .941 SV% and a shutout in eight November starts.

Kuemper has won five consecutive starts and has allowed three or fewer goals in nine of his past 10 outings. He coughed up five goals on 20 shots last time out Monday but still topped the Sens 7-5.

Ducks at Avalanche odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Avalanche 5, Ducks 3

Money line

The Avalanche (-240) is quite expensive as it costs you nearly two and a half times your potential return. That’s not a recommended bet on a team which is scoring plenty but also giving up a lot of goals.

PASS, and play the puck line.

Against the spread

The AVALANCHE -1.5 (+110) is a much better play at nearly even money on the puck line. Colorado is putting up a ridiculous amount of goals lately. While Anaheim has started the season very well, and it has a very good penalty kill, Colorado is the play on home ice. The Ducks have dropped four straight against the Avs.

Over/Under

The OVER 5.5 (-122) is a great play, cashing in six of the past seven meetings between these clubs in Colorado.

The Over is also 5-2 in the past seven road games for the Ducks and 4-0 in the Avalanche’s last four at home. The Over is 6-0-1 in the past seven for Colorado as a favorite and it’s been scoring so frequently lately that there is an outside chance it takes care of the Over on its own.

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New Jersey Devils at Anaheim Ducks odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s New Jersey Devils at Anaheim Ducks odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New Jersey Devils (4-2-1) face the Anaheim Ducks (3-4-3) Tuesday at Honda Center in Anaheim. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Devils vs. Ducks odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.

The Devils were edged 4-3 in a shootout at home Sunday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. It splashed cold water on the excitement of a 4-2 victory at the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday.

The Ducks snapped an 0-3-3 skid with a 4-2 victory over the visiting Montreal Canadiens Sunday. Anaheim hasn’t had offensive issues as it’s averaged 3.4 goals per game across its last five outings, with the Over hitting in each of the past seven contests.

Devils at Ducks odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:22 a.m. ET.

Money line: Devils -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Ducks +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Against the spread (ATS): Devils -1.5 (+175) | Ducks +1.5 (-240)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Devils at Ducks projected goalies

Jonathan Bernier (3-0-0, 2.32 GAA, .923 SV%) vs. John Gibson (3-2-2, 2.93 GAA, .906 SV%)

Bernier has been lights out in his three appearances with the Devils, who have needed a guiding light in the crease with Mac Blackwood on Injured Reserve due to a heel injury.

Gibson allowed two goals on 18 shots in a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens in his last start and is 2-1-0 with a 2.35 GAA and .909 SV% in three home outings to date.

Devils at Ducks odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Ducks 4, Devils 3

Money line

The DUCKS (+105) are a solid value as short ‘dogs at home. Yes, Bernier has been sharp for the Devils, who have had amazing goaltending despite the fact three different backstops have started the first seven contests.

However, Anaheim is at home and Gibson has played well on “The Pond” so far this season.

Against the spread

The Ducks +1.5 (-280) will cost you nearly three times your potential return, and that’s just too expensive for a little bit of insurance. If you like Anaheim — and you should — just play the Ducks straight up.

AVOID.

Over/Under

OVER 5.5 (-112) is the lean here. Anaheim has cashed the Over in seven consecutive outings, so why start betting the Under now. The Ducks have lit the lamp 3 or more times in five consecutive games, and Anaheim has seen 7.2 average total goals per game across those five outings.

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Vegas Golden Knights at Anaheim Ducks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Anaheim Ducks NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Vegas Golden Knights (33-11-2) travel to meet the Anaheim Ducks (14-26-7) Saturday with a 9 p.m. ET puck drop at Honda Center. Below, we analyze the Golden Knights-Ducks odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The Golden Knights won 5-2 over the San Jose Sharks for their eighth straight win, tying a franchise record. They also became the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot.

The Ducks have dropped three in a row since sweeping the San Jose Sharks in the Bay Area April 12-14. Anaheim has been outscored 13-3 during the three-game skid.

Vegas swept a two-game set in Anaheim April 16-18, outscoring the Ducks 9-2. VGK has won six of the first seven meetings between the two clubs.

Golden Knights at Ducks: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:40 a.m. ET.

Money line: Golden Knights -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Ducks +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
Against the spread/ATS: Golden Knights -1.5 (+100) | Ducks +1.5 (-120)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Golden Knights at Ducks: Projected starting goalies

Robin Lehner (11-1-2, 2.11 GAA, .919 SV%, 1 SO) vs. John Gibson (8-16-6, 2.98 GAA, .903 SV%, 3 SO)

Lehner has won five consecutive starts, including a 16-save shutout in his most recent meeting with the Ducks in Anaheim on April 16. He is 2-0-0 with a 1.00 GAA and .947 SV% in two outings against the Ducks this season.

Gibson has lost four consecutive starts, all at home, and he hasn’t won on home ice in each of his past seven starts since March 8 against the Los Angeles Kings.

He has allowed four goals in each of his past three outings, and the Ducks offense has provided just three total goals of support which isn’t a good combination.

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Golden Knights at Ducks: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Golden Knights 4, Ducks 1

Money line (ML)

The Golden Knights (-275) will cost you nearly three times your potential return, and that’s too much risk even in a mismatch on paper.

AVOID.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS -1.5 (+100) are a much better play at even money.

Vegas has doubled up Anaheim 24-12 in their previous seven meetings this season, with VGK covering in each of the past two outings. They outscored the Ducks 9-2 in the two-game set in Anaheim, both against Gibson.

Overall, Vegas has won 16 of the last 19 meetings, including their past four skates on The Pond in Anaheim. The favorite is also 13-3 in the previous 16 meetings.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 5.5 (-115) is 4-1 in the past five for VGK, and the Under is 15-7-1 across their past 23 games on the road.

The Under is also 6-1 in the past seven games overall for the Ducks, while cashing in four of their past five at home.

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Vegas Golden Knights at Anaheim Ducks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Anaheim Ducks NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Vegas Golden Knights (29-11-2) remain in California for a two-game set against the Anaheim Ducks (14-23-7) beginning with a 10 p.m. ET puck drop Friday. Below, we analyze the Golden Knights-Ducks odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The Golden Knights just swept a Monday-Wednesday set on the road against the Los Angeles Kings. They’ve won four straight games and are second in the West Division.

The Ducks swept a Monday-Wednesday set against the San Jose Sharks, winning by a combined score of 8-1. Anaheim is 5-4-1 over its last 10 games but remains eighth in the West.

Vegas leads the season series 4-1 but two of those victories came in overtime, including a 3-2 win in Anaheim Feb. 27.

Golden Knights at Ducks: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:30 a.m. ET.

Money line: Golden Knights -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Ducks +200 (bet $100 to win $200)
Against the spread/ATS: Golden Knights -1.5 (+110) | Ducks +1.5 (-1305)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Golden Knights at Ducks: Projected starting goalies

Robin Lehner (9-1-2, .914 SV%, 2.31 GAA) at John Gibson (8-14-6, .904 SV%, 2.90 GAA)

Lehner has rung up three straight wins, including Monday’s contest against the Kings. He stopped 20 of 22 shots in a win over the Ducks in his lone head-to-head meeting of the season thus far. His save percentage improves to .918 on the road.

Gibson allowed 4 goals on 37 shots in a loss to the Colorado Avalanche Sunday. It was the 13th time in his last 16 games he has allowed 3 or more goals. He owns an ugly .890 SV% over that stretch.

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Golden Knights at Ducks: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Golden Knights 5, Ducks 2

Money line (ML)

The Golden Knights (-250) should continue to take care of business on its California road swing. They’re preparing for a deep postseason run while the Ducks are just playing out another lost season.

The value is with the puck line, however, as we can’t justify laying the chalky -250 for a regular-season hockey game.

PASS.

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Against the spread (ATS)

GOLDEN KNIGHTS -1.5 (+110) is the bet to make with perhaps a lighter sprinkle on VEGAS -2.5 (+185) on the alternate line.

Just one of Vegas’ head-to-head wins this season was by a multi-goal margin (5-2). There should be much greater separation between these two teams with the Golden Knights fourth in the NHL in 5-on-5 Corsi percentage and the Ducks just 23rd.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the OVER 5.5 (-105) with the Golden Knights likely to provide the bulk of the scoring.

Vegas scored 6 or more goals in three of its last six games and went a modest 2-for-13 on the power play in those games.

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Anaheim Ducks at San Jose Sharks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Anaheim Ducks at San Jose Sharks NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Anaheim Ducks (13-23-7) play the second end of a two-game set with the San Jose Sharks (18-19-4) Wednesday with a 10:30 p.m. ET puck drop at SAP Center. Below, we analyze the Ducks-Sharks odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The Ducks picked up a 4-0 shutout win Monday, as Anthony Stolarz made a career-high 46 saves in the front end of the back-to-back set. While Anaheim is 2-4-1 across its past seven games, both of those wins were on the road in San Jose.

The Sharks dropped three of their past four outings, and they have been outscored 15-8 during the skid. That includes an 0-2 run against the Ducks, getting outscored 9-1 in those outings.

Ducks at Sharks: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:15 a.m. ET.

Money line: Ducks +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Sharks -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Ducks +1.5 (-155) | Sharks -1.5 (+125)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Ducks at Sharks: Projected starting goalies

John Gibson (8-14-6, 2.90 GAA, .904 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Martin Jones (15-10-2, 3.14 GAA, .900 SV%, 1 SO)

Gibson enters with just 1-2-1 in his four starts in April with a 2.24 GAA and .934 SV%. He has deserved a better fate, but the offense has provided him with just 8 total goals of support, including 5 in San Jose April 6 for his only win during the span.

Jones has dropped each of his past two outings, including being on the wrong end of the 4-0 score against the Ducks in the front-end of the back-to-back. He has posted a 3-2-0 record, 2.96 GAA and .897 SV% through five starts against Anaheim this season.

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Ducks at Sharks: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Ducks 3, Sharks 2

Money line (ML)

The DUCKS (+165) are a strong value as moderate underdogs, as the Sharks just cannot seem to solve Anaheim lately. The Ducks have outscored the Sharks by a 9-1 count across the past eight days.

Keep rolling with Anaheim until San Jose proves it can turn the tables.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The DUCKS +1.5 (-155) are not as great of a value as playing them straight up, but they’re still a pretty strong play if you’re not feeling Anaheim to win and want a little insurance.

The road team has cashed in four straight meetings in this series, so roll the dice on Anaheim.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 5.5 (+100) is the lean here based on the series trends. The Under is 4-1-1 in the past six meetings, and 9-4-2 in the past 15 in San Jose.

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Anaheim Ducks at Colorado Avalanche odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Anaheim Ducks at Colorado Avalanche NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Anaheim Ducks (11-19-6) travel to meet the Colorado Avalanche (21-8-3) Monday for a 9 p.m. ET puck drop at Ball Arena. Below, we analyze the Ducks-Avalanche odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

Ducks at Avalanche: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:50 a.m. ET.

Money line: Ducks +270 (bet $100 to win $270) | Avalanche -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Ducks +1.5 (-105) | Avalanche -1.5 (-115)
Over/Under: 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Ducks at Avalanche: Projected starting goalies

Ryan Miller (3-7-1, 3.48 GAA, .880 SV%) vs. Philipp Grubauer (20-7-1, 1.73 GAA, .930 SV%, 5 SO)

Miller has faced the Avalanche twice in the month of March with mixed results. He allowed four goals on 33 shots in a 5-4 overtime win in Denver March 6, and he was worked over for seven goals on 35 shots in an 8-4 loss March 16.

Grubauer coughed up three goals on 34 shots in a 3-2 overtime loss against the Golden Knights Saturday, his first loss in nine starts since his last loss in regulation March 8 against the Coyotes.

Grubauer didn’t start in his most recent appearance against the Ducks, but he came on in relief and stopped all 15 shots he faced to earn the victory. He is 3-1-0 with a 1.62 GAA and .937 SV% in three starts and four appearances against Anaheim this season.

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Ducks at Avalanche: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Avalanche 4, Ducks 1

Money line (ML)

The Avalanche (-350) will cost you three-and-a-half times your potential return, and that’s just way too costly, even though the Ducks (+270) have a rather anemic offense. Still, Anaheim did score four against Colorado in the most recent meeting. PASS.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The AVALANCHE -1.5 (-115) are a much better play on the puck line. Colorado is a good bet to take it to Anaheim, especially after a 3-2 setback in overtime against Vegas last time out.

In each of the past five wins for the Avs, they have posted victories by at least four goals. Each of the past six wins have been by at least three goals, and each of the previous seven have been by at least two goals. When they win, they cover the puck line, too.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 6 (-115) is a good bet, as the Ducks rank 29th in goals scored at 2.2, and they’re 30th in shots on goal and power-play percentage. Grubauer has allowed one or no goals in eight of his past nine appearances, and it’s a good bet he does it again versus the toothless Ducks attack.

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Anaheim Ducks at Colorado Avalanche odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Anaheim Ducks at Colorado Avalanche NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Anaheim Ducks (6-12-6) play the second half of a two-game set on the road against the Colorado Avalanche (13-7-1) Saturday with an 8 p.m. ET puck drop at Ball Arena. Below, we analyze the Ducks-Avalanche odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

Ducks at Avalanche: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:40 a.m. ET.

Money line: Ducks +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Avalanche -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Ducks +1.5 (-130) | Avalanche -1.5 (+105)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Ducks at Avalanche: Projected starting goalies

Ryan Miller (1-2-1, 2.98 GAA, .894 SV%) vs. Hunter Miska (1-1-1, 3.03 GAA, .883 SV%)

Miller is expected to get the starting nod after John Gibson and the Ducks took a 3-2 overtime loss in Friday’s series opener. Miller’s last start was Feb. 24, with the Ducks falling in a 4-3 shootout loss at the Arizona Coyotes. He hasn’t won since his only victory Feb. 6 against the San Jose Sharks, also in a shootout.

Miska made only three starts, but he has done a little bit of everything. He lost in regulation against the Los Angeles Kings, he lost in overtime against the Minnesota Wild, and he won in regulation Feb. 26 in Arizona. The only thing he hasn’t done is make an NHL start at home, but it’s likely he gets the nod here.

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Ducks at Avalanche: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Avalanche 5, Ducks 2

Money line (ML)

The Avalanche (-250) are strong favorites to win the second game of this two-game set in Denver, but you cannot risk two and a half times your potential return. Over the long run, that’s a very poor betting strategy.

AVOID, and look to the puck line instead.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The AVALANCHE -1.5 (+105) are a better play on the puck line at near even money. They won a nail-biter in overtime Friday after erasing a 2-0 early deficit.

Go lightly, as Miska will be between the pipes but if you’re looking for value, it isn’t the money line, but rather the puck line.

The Ducks have lost five in a row against winning teams, too, and the Avalanche are 5-1 in their last six games as home favorites, if that makes you feel a little warmer and fuzzier inside about this wager.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-110) might be my favorite play on the board in this one. Miller has coughed up plenty of goals, and Miska can certainly be had for at least 2 goals, perhaps even more if the Ducks are having a good night offensively.

In addition, the Over is 9-3 in the past 12 when Anaheim goes to overtime the previous day. The Over is 4-1 in Colorado’s past five on no rest, too.

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Anaheim Ducks at Colorado Avalanche odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Anaheim Ducks at Colorado Avalanche NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Anaheim Ducks (6-12-5) are on the road for a back-to-back against the Colorado Avalanche (12-7-1) beginning with a 9 p.m. ET puck drop Friday at Ball Arena. Below, we analyze the Ducks-Avalanche odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The Ducks are 0-6-2 in their last eight games and are coming off a 3-2 regulation loss to the St. Louis Blues Wednesday. Anaheim is firmly in last place in the West Division.

The Avalanche won three of their last four games and most recently bested the San Jose Sharks 4-0 on the road Wednesday. They’ll be playing their second back-to-back set in a week.

These teams split a two-game set in late January. The Ducks won 3-2 in overtime and the Avalanche won 3-1. Saturday’s puck drop will be at 8 p.m. ET.

Ducks at Avalanche: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:10 a.m. ET.

Money line: Ducks +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Avalanche -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Ducks +1.5 (-120) | Avalanche -1.5 (+100)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Ducks at Avalanche: Projected starting goalies

John Gibson (5-10-4, .903 SV%, 2.78 GAA) vs. Philipp Grubauer (11-6-0, .920 SV%, 2.07 GAA)

Gibson has taken seven straight losses with just one of those going beyond 60 minutes. His last victory was a 21-save shutout over the Vegas Golden Knights Feb. 11. While goal support is a glaring issue in Anaheim, Gibson has allowed 3 or more goals in each of his last seven losses.

Grubauer rebounded from a rough stretch with the 26-save shutout against the Sharks Wednesday. He matched Gibson and three others with a league-leading third clean sheet of the season. He’s 1-1 against the Ducks with 2 goals allowed in both games.

Ducks at Avalanche: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Ducks 2, Avalanche 1

Money line (ML)

Sometimes we need to look for an underdog and expect the unexpected when betting the NHL.

The Avalanche will be playing their fifth game since last Friday, are without D Cale Makar (upper body), D Bowen Byram (upper body), and may be without C Nathan MacKinnon (upper body).

Despite Gibson’s recent struggles, he started the season in top form and already earned his team a win over these Avs. Give him the edge over Grubauer, who had struggled prior to Wednesday’s shutout win.

Back the DUCKS (+225) to snap their lengthy losing skid and double-up your investment with a victory in regulation, overtime, or a shootout.

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Against the spread (ATS)

There’s still plenty of value in backing the DUCKS +1.5 (-120) with a goal of insurance on the puck line in a perceived lopsided matchup.

We’re taking advantage of Colorado’s busy schedule and notable injuries that have left the Avs with a shortened bench on the back end.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Avalanche average 3.05 goals per game against the Ducks’ league-worst 2.04 GPG and have stark advantages on both the power play and penalty kill.

Still, despite high expectations for the offense this season, the Avs are 8-12 against the Over/Under. The Ducks are more predictably 8-14 against the number.

Take the UNDER 5.5 (-115) Friday.

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Vegas Golden Knights at Anaheim Ducks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Anaheim Ducks NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Vegas Golden Knights (11-4-1) travel to meet the Anaheim Ducks (6-10-4) Saturday with a 10 p.m. ET puck drop at Honda Center. Below, we analyze the Golden Knights-Ducks odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

Golden Knights at Ducks: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:30 p.m. ET.

Money line: Golden Knights -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Ducks +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
Against the spread/ATS: Golden Knights -1.5 (+140) | Ducks +1.5 (-165)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: +105 | U: -125)

Golden Knights at Ducks: Projected starting goalies

Marc-Andre Fleury (8-3-0, 1.55 GAA, .942 SV%, 3 SO) vs. John Gibson (5-8-3, 2.67 GAA, .908 SV%, 3 SO)

Fleury was on a two-game skid, losing back-to-back games against the Colorado Avalanche before blanking them Monday for his third shutout of the season. He is 2-1-0 with a 2.02 GAA and .918 SV% in three starts vs. the Ducks this season, coming close to recording a shutout in two of the contests. He stopped 21 of 22 shots in a 2-1 overtime win Jan. 16, and he was on the short end of a 1-0 loss to Gibson and the Ducks Feb. 11 – both games were in Las Vegas.

Gibson enters on a four-game losing skid, allowing three or more goals in each of the games since his 1-0 shutout victory vs. the Golden Knights. While he has received just seven total goals of offensive support during the skid, the losing is mostly attributed to a dismal 3.80 GAA in the past four starts.

Golden Knights at Ducks: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Golden Knights 4, Ducks 1

Money line (ML)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-200) have owned the Ducks in recent seasons. While my personal limit is usually -180 for money line plays, I’d risk a little extra to bet the favorite in this one. Vegas is 13-3 in the past 16 meetings, including 5-1 in the past six skates in Anaheim. The favorite has hit in 10 of the previous 12 in the series, too.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS -1.5 (+140) are a good play with Fleury in between the pipes, even on the road. Six of the 11 wins for Vegas this season have also covered the puck line, including a 3-0 shutout in Denver Monday.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 5.5 (-125) will cost you a little extra juice, but it will be worth it. The Under has connected in six straight for Vegas, as it has scored just 11 total goals during the stretch while coughing up eight goals. The Under is also 8-3 in Anaheim’s past 11 at home, including 7-2 in its past nine as a home underdog.

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Anaheim Ducks at Arizona Coyotes odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Anaheim Ducks at Arizona Coyotes NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Anaheim Ducks (6-9-3) open a two-game set on the road against the Arizona Coyotes (7-7-3) Monday for a 9 p.m. ET puck drop at Gila River Arena. Below we analyze the Ducks-Coyotes NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Ducks at Coyotes: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:47 a.m. ET.

Money line: Ducks +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Coyotes -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Ducks +1.5 (-250) | Coyotes -1.5 (+190)
Over/Under: 5 (O: -135 | U: +110)

Ducks at Coyotes: Projected starting goalies

John Gibson (5-7-3, 2.57 GAA, .912 SV%, 3 SO) at Darcy Kuemper (5-7-2, 2.28 GAA, .917 SV%, 1 SO)

Gibson enters on a three-game skid, and the losing has been due to a number of reasons. He has allowed a total of 11 goals over the past three starts, but he also has had just four goals of offensive support, or 1.3 goals per game. He split his two starts earlier this season in Arizona, stopping all 31 shots he faced in a 1-0 shutout Jan. 26, and he was on the short end of a 3-2 loss Jan. 28.

Kuemper was on the winning side in both of those matchups against Gibson. He has been a little more consistent lately, allowing three or fewer goals in each of his past six starts. Goal support has been an issue for him recently, too. Arizona has provided a total of just six goals, or 1.5 goals per game, across his past four outings.

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Ducks at Coyotes: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Coyotes 3, Ducks 1

Money line (ML)

The COYOTES (-150) are on home ice, and they’re a better play than the Ducks, who have had a rather toothless offensive attack all season.

Anaheim was dusted 5-1 on home ice against the Minnesota Wild Saturday, and it has been outscored 11-4 during its three-game skid, all starts by Gibson. Take Arizona on home ice in what should be a lower-scoring battle.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The COYOTES -1.5 (+190) are worth a small-unit play in this Western Conference battle at GRA, although don’t risk too much. Just one of Arizona’s past five victories have been by one of more goals. But the way Anaheim struggles to score, Arizona has a good chance to get it done by at least two goals here.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 5 (+110) is a good play, as the Ducks have really struggled offensively. They’re dead-last in the NHL with just 1.9 goals per game, and they’re 30th on shots on goal (26.3 SPG), while ranking 29th in power-play percentage (8.1%). Defensively, the Ducks are ninth in the league with just 2.6 goals per game allowed, while ranking fourth on the penalty kill at 87%.

The Coyotes aren’t much more prolific, ranking 22nd in the NHL with 2.6 GPG, and they’re 29th in SOG at 27.3 SPG. Defensively, the Coyotes are 10th on the kill at 85.5%. While it’s a little more on the expensive side, taking UNDER 5.5 (-160) on the alternate line might be an even better play.

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