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Anaheim Ducks at Colorado Avalanche odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Anaheim Ducks (2-1-0) and Colorado Avalanche (0-4-0) meet in a Friday Western Conference tussle in Denver. The Ball Arena puck drop will be at 9 p.m. (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Ducks vs. Avalanche odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Colorado won last season’s series, going 2-0-1

Anaheim earned a 5-4 home win in its last game. In that contest (Wednesday vs. Utah Hockey Club), the Ducks prevailed despite coming up empty on 5 man-advantage opportunities. For the season, the club is 0-for-11 on the power play.

The winless Avs last played Wednesday, dropping a 5-3 game to the Boston Bruins on home ice. Three of the club’s 4 losses — each of the last 3 — have been at home. Colorado has a sub-.800 save percentage and has coughed up 25 goals through 4 games.

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Ducks at Avalanche odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 11:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Ducks +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Avalanche -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Puck Line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Ducks +1.5 (-115) | Avalanche -1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -125 | U: +105)

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Ducks at Avalanche projected goalies

Lukas Dostal (2-0-0, 1.99 GAA, .933 SV%) vs. Alexandar Georgiev (0-3-0, 5.79 GAA, .800 SV%)

Dostal’s last game was Wednesday vs. Utah; he stopped 26 of 30 pucks in a win. The Avs victimized him for 8 goals on 38 shots in an 8-2 finish last season.

Georgiev is expected to be back at it after starting Wednesday and allowing 4 goals on 24 shots. The veteran has certainly scuffled so far but should be happy to see the Ducks, who he filed a .920 SV% in 2 outings against last season.

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Ducks at Avalanche picks and predictions

Prediction

Avalanche 4, Ducks 2

Moneyline

PASS: no interest here.

Puck line/Against the spread

Across 3 series meetings last season, Colorado won twice, outscoring Anaheim 14-8. The last 10 Ducks-Avs meetings have netted 8 Colorado wins, and 6 of those have been by multi-goal margins.

The Avs have actually been solid in even-strength play, They’ve been undone by 5 power-play goals and 1 short-handed score. Puck-possession analytics have been solid.

The Ducks have been much traveled early.

FanDuel Sportsbook has a better price on the home side here. BACK COLORADO -1.5 (+100).

Over/Under

The Under has prevailed by multi-goal margins in 2 of the Ducks 1st 3 games.

With Anaheim struggling to create 5-on-5, high-danger looks and power-play goals, look for a due-for-better-days Colorado club to prevail around a 4-2 tally.

TAKE THE UNDER 6.5 (+105).

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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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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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