Canucks vs Avalanche Prediction
The Vancouver Canucks and Colorado Avalanche face off on Thursday in an NHL showdown at Ball Arena.
Avalanche Look to Bounce Back
The Avalanche come into this game with an 11-6 record overall but they were defeated in the last game. The defense gave up four goals to the Predators and they ended up losing by one. The gave up two goals in the third period and ended up just short. Cale Maker had a strong game finishing with three assists. The Avs on the season are averaging 3.76 goals while their defense is giving up 2.42 goals per game. The offense is ranked 1st while the defense is ranked second.
Avs Betting Trends
- The Avalanche have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Avalanche have won the second period in each of their last four games.
- The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 3' market has hit in each of the Avalanche's last eight games as favorites.
Enough People Still Aren’t Talking About the Canucks
The Canucks come into this game with a 13-5-1 record overall and they are coming off another victory in the last game. The Canucks gave up three goals to the San Jose Sharks and that was enough for the two goal victory. The Canucks are averaging 4.11 goals while their defense is giving up 2.42 goals per game. The offense is ranked 1st while the defense is ranked 2nd. Thatcher Demko is expected to start in goal and he sits with a 9-4 record and he is giving up 2.12 goals per game.
Canucks Betting Trends
- The Canucks have won each of their last five games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Canucks have covered the puck line in each of their last four games against Central Division opponents.
- The favorites have won the second period in five of the Canucks' last six games.
- The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in each of the Canucks' last 13 Wednesday night games.
Shane’s Free Pick
The Canucks are going to find success here. I really trust the Cnaucks defense and they are going to step up in a big way in this game. The Canucks are giving up only 2.42 goals per game and they are going to make life tough very tough on the Avs. The Avs defense has been good, but they aren’t going to score more than two goals here. Back the Canucks on the money line to cash here.
