The Detroit Red Wings and the Colorado Avalanche meet in NHL action from the Ball Arena on Wednesday night. Who comes out on top in this inter-conference matchup on the ice? Let’s dive in and find out with our Red Wings vs. Avalanche Prediction.
Detroit Red Wings Team Preview
The Detroit Red Wings come into this one looking to rebound from back-to-back losses after a 4-0 loss to Florida last time out. Dylan Larkin leads the Red Wings in scoring with 54 points including a team-high 26 goals while Alex DeBrincat has 53 points with 23 goals and 30 assists. Lucas Raymond also has 51 points with 17 goals and 34 assists and Shayne Gostisbehere has 39 points with 30 assists. Ville Husso has gone 9-5-2 in goal for Detroit this season with a 3.55 GAA and an .892 save percentage while James Reimer is 6-6-2 with a .907 save percentage and 2.91 GAA and Alex Lyon is 18-10-2 with a 2.79 GAA and a .911 save percentage this season. The Red Wings will face the Coyotes, Golden Knights, and Sabres after this game.
Detroit Red Wings Team Facts
- The Red Wings have lost each of their last six games at Ball Arena.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games at Ball Arena.
- The Red Wings have lost the second period in each of their last eight night games against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last six games following a home loss.
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Colorado Avalanche Team Preview
The Colorado Avalanche come into this game looking to build on a 5-0 win over Chicago last time out. Nathan MacKinnon has 105 points with a team-high 39 goals and 66 assists while Cale Makar has 66 points with 52 assists. Mikko Rantanen has 79 points with 31 goals and 48 assists and Valeri Nichushkin has 42 points split between 22 goals and 20 assists this season. Alexandar Georgiev has started 50 games for Colorado, going 31-15-3 with a 2.91 GAA and a .900 save percentage this season while Ivan Prosvetov is 4-3-1 with a 3.16 GAA and an .895 save percentage this season.
Colorado Avalanche Team Facts
- The Avalanche have won 14 of their last 15 night games at Ball Arena.
- The Avalanche have covered the puck line in each of their last six night games at Ball Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Avalanche have won the second period in each of their last six games against the Red Wings following a win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in 11 of the Avalanche’s last 12 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Red Wings vs. Avalanche Prediction
I’m on the Avalanche here. I get there’s a lot of value with the Red Wings, who are in a playoff position and who have been playing really well up to this point, but the Avs have been so good at home this season that it’s really hard to ignore. Colorado’s winning 80% of their home games this season and we’re almost into the final month of the season. That’s insane. Give me the Avalanche at home.