Avalanche vs Canucks Prediction 4/10/25 NHL Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate an Avalanche vs Canucks prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, April 10, at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview

The Vancouver Canucks (36-29-13, 38-40 ATS) lost four of the previous six games and are officially out of the playoff contention. The Canucks were on a three-game homestand on which they lost to the Kraken and Golden Knights, while they beat the Ducks. Vancouver defeated the Stars in overtime on the road and is currently 10th in the West with 85 points.

The Canucks score 2.87 goals per game on average (20th), while they concede 3.10 GPG (19th). This season, Quinn Hughes leads the team with 74 points (16 G and 58 A). Brock Boeser has 49 points (25 G and 24 A), while Conor Garland chips in with 48 points (19 G and 29 A).

Thatcher Demko (10-8-3) is expected to start for the Canucks at the goal on Thursday against the Avs. The 29-year-old is allowing 2.90 goals per game this year with a .889 SV% and one shutout.

Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview

The Colorado Avalanche (48-27-4, 34-45 ATS) returned home from a three-game road trip on which they defeated the Blackhawks and Blue Jackers and lost to the Blues. Colorado beat the Golden Knights in the shootout in Denver and is now 4th in the Western Conference with 100 points, three ahead of the Kings and three behind Vegas.

The Avalanche average 3.34 goals per game this year (5th), while they allow 2.79 GPG (10th). Nathan MacKinnon leads the team with 116 points (32 G and 84 A). Cale Makar contributes 91 points (30 G and 61 A), while Artturi Lehkonen has 44 points (27 G and 17 A).

Scott Wedgewood (13-6-2) will likely take his place in the cage for the Avs on Thursday against the Canucks. The 32-year-old is allowing 2.33 goals per game this year with a .908 SV% and two shutouts.

Why the Avalanche will beat the Canucks

• The Avalanche have won each of their last seven night games at Ball Arena following a win.
• The Canucks have lost each of their last four games at Ball Arena following a road win.
• The Avalanche have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games as favorites after coming off a shootout.
• The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six night games at Ball Arena following a road win.
• The Canucks have lost the second period in each of their last six road games against Western Conference opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Avalanche’s last four home games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Canucks’ last four road games following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last seven games as road underdogs.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in six of the Avalanche’s last eight games following an overtime win.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Colorado Avalanche rank 8th in the league in power play percentage this season (24.78%).
• The Colorado Avalanche rank 3rd in the league for shots against per game this season (25.8).
• The Vancouver Canucks are one of only four teams to lose 8+ games when leading after Period 2 this season.
• The Vancouver Canucks are one of only four teams to lose a game when leading by 3 or more goals after Period 1 this season.

Avalanche vs Canucks Prediction

The teams have traded wins in the past few years, as each recorded five in the previous ten H2H duels. The Avalanche won four of the last six, but the Canucks were better in both H2Hs this season, allowing just one goal in the process. Vancouver is not going to play in the playoffs this year, while Colorado is looking to secure the No. 4 seed and a home-ice advantage in the first round. The Avs won 12 of the last 14 home games, while the Canucks are 5-8 in the previous 13 on the road. I am backing the hosts to secure a comfortable win by at least a two-goal margin.