Avalanche vs Ducks Prediction, Odds and Picks Apr 9
Champs Have Found Their Form as Playoffs Approach
In case you haven’t been following the latest NHL news, the Colorado Avalanche are one of the best teams in the league right now. They’ve won 13 out of their past 15 games and are peaking as the playoffs approach.
Now, they play a team that’s dead-last in the league in points. Do the Anaheim Ducks stand any type of chance or with the Avs roll to victory?
Avalanche One of Hottest Teams
The Avalanche are one of the best teams in the NHL right now and they couldn’t be hitting a groove at a better time. They’ve won four straight games.
Those who bet online have seen this group is firing on all cylinders. They’ve scored over three goals in 12 of their past 15 contests while limiting opponents to three goals or less in 11 of those games.
Speaking of their defensive efforts, they’ve had tremendous production out of Alexandar Georgiev. Georgiev is expected back in the crease here and he’s having a phenomenal month of April.
If you’re looking at the NHL odds here, note that he’s currently 3-0-0 with a 2.29 GAA and a .915 save percentage this month. The bottom line is that this team is looking ready to defend their Stanley Cup from a season ago.
Anaheim Continues To Struggle
The Ducks have a poor 57 points. Following a loss to the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday, they continue to be miserable.
In fact, this roster hasn’t been able to pick up a win since March 17. How can you trust this team on the NHL betting lines here?
This most recent defeat came with a new face in the net: Olle Eriksson Ek. He was called up from the American Hockey League after reliable starter John Gibson was held out with an illness.
Eriksson Ek made 33 saves but it wasn’t enough in the end. According to head coach Dallas Eakins, the new goalie, “did the best he could” given the circumstances that the team was facing in that matchup.
Gibson is expected to get back into the net for this matchup, though it also wouldn’t be surprising to see him held out with Anaheim not having anything to play for.
Avalanche vs Ducks Game Injuries
Avalanche vs Ducks Head-to-Head
Colorado and Anaheim have split two matchups. Pavel Francouz was in for the Avs loss but he’s been used sparingly in net ever since.
Avalanche vs Ducks Information
- Game: Avalanche (48-24-6) vs Ducks (23-45-11)
- Location: Honda Center, Anaheim, CA
- Day/Time: Sunday, 8:30 p.m. ET
- Avalanche vs Ducks Live Stream: NHL TV
Avalanche vs Ducks Betting Lines
Avalanche vs Ducks Picks and Prediction
This should be a relatively easy pick if you’re looking to wager on this matchup in the sportsbook. The Avalanche is by far and away a better team.
The main issue is laying so much juice. Instead of paying the price for your NHL picks, go with the puck line. The Avs should win by two or more in this Sunday showdown.
Colorado is listed at -320 in our Vegas lines. So, if you wager $100 on the Avalanche, there’s a chance to win $31. Anaheim is +260 with a chance to win $260 on a $100 wager.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives the Ducks a 27.78% chance to win, with the Avalanche at 71.69%.
