Avalanche vs. Penguins: Today’s Best NHL Bets & Picks
The NHL is back after an exciting all-star weekend in Fort Lauderdale! Most teams will return to the ice over the next few days, including a six-pack of contests tonight. Here’s what I’m locking in from a betting standpoint. Below is a closer look at Avalanche vs. Penguins.
Trent’s Betting Record Since 1/21/2023
- Total: 5-6 (-1.34 Units)
- NHL: 3-4 (-1.54 Units)
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Tuesday’s Best NHL Bets: Avalanche vs. Penguins
Avalanche vs. Penguins
The defending champion Colorado Avalanche won seven of their last eight games heading into the all-star break, and they’ll look to keep it rolling as they open up a three-game road trip tonight. They’ll make stops in Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay and finish by taking on the Panthers in Florida. Puck drop for tonight’s cross-conference showdown is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET from PPG Paints Arena.
I’m rolling with the Avs on the moneyline tonight. These two sides seem to be trending in opposite directions as the Penguins have lost six of their last nine games. That includes an embarrassing 6-4 home loss to the Sharks before heading into the break.
The issue over the last few games has been the defense and goaltending, where the Pens have allowed 15 goals in the previous three games. It’s expected that Casey DeSmith will get the nod between the pipes tonight, and he’s just 3-3-1 at home with a 4.33 GAA and .881 SV%. I’ll take this opportunity to fade Pittsburgh while they’re on the downswing. Give me the Avalanche to take the two points tonight.
Bet: Colorado Avalanche Moneyline (-110 via DraftKings)
