The Pittsburgh Penguins and Colorado Avalanche meet Sunday in NHL action at the Ball Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Penguins vs Avalanche prediction.
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins recently beat the Red Wings while losing to the Devils and Stars. The Pittsburgh Penguins are averaging 2.88 goals per game and are scoring on 14.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Sidney Crosby leads Pittsburgh with 33 goals, Erik Karlsson has 38 assists, and Jake Guentzel has 185 shots on goal. Defensively, the Pittsburgh Penguins are allowing 2.99 goals per game and are killing 80.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Tristan Jarry has allowed 130 goals on 1,350 shots faced, and Alex Nedelijkovic has given up 64 goals on 667 shots.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
The Colorado Avalanche recently beat the Blackhawks, Red Wings, Wild and Flames. The Colorado Avalanche are averaging 3.74 goals per game and are scoring on 25 percent of their power play opportunities. Nathan MacKinnon leads Colorado with 43 goals, Cale Maker has 59 assists and Mikko Rantanen has 236 shots on goal. Defensively, the Colorado Avalanche are allowing 2.96 goals per game and are killing 81.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Alexandar Georgiev has allowed 151 goals on 1,548 shots faced, while Justus Annunen has given up 19 goals on 258 shots.
Colorado Avalanche Team Facts
- The Avalanche have won each of their last nine games at Ball Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the last seven games between the Penguins and Avalanche.
- The Avalanche have won the third period in each of their last six games at Ball Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the last 10 games between the Penguins and Avalanche at Ball Arena.
Pittsburgh Penguins Team Facts
- The Penguins have won four of their last five games as underdogs against the Avalanche.
- The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games as underdogs.
- The Penguins have lost the second period in five of their last six games as underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Penguins’ last 10 games at Ball Arena.
Penguins vs Avalanche prediction
The Penguins have won the last three games against the Avalanche, and that includes outscoring them 9-2 in the last two games. So, there’s some value with the Penguins and the plus money. However, the Penguins continue to have issues finishing games, and it’s because their defense falls apart. The Penguins have allowed 4 or more goals in 3 of their last 4 games. The Avs have won 9 of their last 10 games, and they’re 27-6-0 on their home ice this season. The Avs haven’t lost a game in three weeks. It’s hard to side with the Penguins in this spot, especially in an early start that usually favors the home team. Give me the Avalanche and the PL for max betting value.