Avalanche vs Red Wings Prediction
The Red Wings aren’t lighting the world on fire, but I keep saying the Avs are as vulnerable as they’ve been in past years. The Avalanche used to be an automatic bet, but that’s just not the case this season. At least not yet. In fact, the Avalanche are a loser this season in terms of profit. The Avalanche are coming off a loss to the Predators as a -218 favorite.
Again, the Red Wings have lost three of their last four games, so let’s not act like everything is green on that side of the fence. Still, we’re getting almost two times our money to take a shot with the Red Wings. It’s more of a fade of the Avs than anything at this price. Give me the road dog on Saturday night.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings lost to the Lightning and Golden Knights, and they play the Blues next. The Red Wings have lost 3 of their last 4 games. The Red Wings are 3-2-2 on the road this season.
The Detroit Red Wings average 2.76 goals per game and are scoring on 22.8 percent of their power-play opportunities. Viktor Arvidsson leads the Red Wings with 8 goals, 7 assists, and 48 shots. Alex DeBrincat has 7 goals, 9 assists, and 64 shots. Emmitt Finnie has 7 goals, 4 assists, and 37 shots. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 2.94 goals per game and are killing 71.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. John Gibson has given up 33 goals on 235 shots faced. Daniil Tarasov has allowed 11 goals on 156 shots. Michael Postava has allowed 4 goals on 35 shots.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
The Colorado Avalanche lost to the Blue Jackets and Predators, and they play the Maple Leafs next. The Avalanche have won 4 of their last 7 games.
The Colorado Avalanche are averaging 4 goals per game and are scoring on 20 percent of their power play opportunities. Artturi Lehkonen leads the Avalanche with 12 goals, 5 assists, and 36 shots. Nathan MacKinnon has 9 goals, 18 assists, and 62 shots. Martin Necas has 7 goals, 12 assists, and 36 shots. Defensively, the Colorado Avalanche are allowing 3.24 goals per game and are killing 76.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Mackenzie Blackwood has given up 35 goals on 326 shots faced. Scott Wedgewood has allowed 18 goals on 135 shots.
Avalanche vs Red Wings Injury Report
The Avalanche will be without Zachary L’Heureux. Josh Manson is out with an ankle injury.
The Red Wings will be without Albert Johansson, Marco Kasper, Mason Appleton, Dylan Larkin, and Simon Edvinsson. John Gibson is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
Why the Colorado Avalanche will win
- The Avalanche have won eight of their last nine home games against the Red Wings.
- The Red Wings have lost seven of their last eight games at Ball Arena following a loss.
- The Avalanche have covered the puck line in five of their last six home games against the Red Wings.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight Saturday games.
- The Avalanche have won the first period in seven of their last eight home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Why the Detroit Red Wings will win
- The Avalanche have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Red Wings have won 18 of their last 30 games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Avalanche have lost the third period in each of their last four games against Atlantic Division opponents when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Avalanche’s last eight games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Red Wings’ last four road games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the Avalanche’s last nine games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Red Wings’ last four night games at Ball Arena.
Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts
- Nathan MacKinnon has scored at least one goal in seven of the Avalanche’s last eight home games against the Red Wings.
- Martin Necas has recorded at least one assist in each of his last eight home appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Artturi Lehkonen ranks T1st in the league for multi-goal games (4) this season.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Viktor Arvidsson has scored at least one goal in six of his last seven appearances against Central Division opponents.
- Alex DeBrincat has recorded at least one assist in five of the Red Wings’ last six games against Central Division opponents.
- Lucas Raymond ranks T1st in the league for shootout goals (2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Colorado Avalanche rank 2nd in the league for goals per game this season (4.00).
- The Colorado Avalanche have recorded the most wins by a margin of 3+ goals this season (8).
- The Detroit Red Wings rank 25th in the league for goals per game this season (2.76).
- The Detroit Red Wings rank 25th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (71.70%).