Anaheim Ducks vs. Colorado Avalanche Prediction, Preview, and Odds
The Anaheim Ducks face the Colorado Avalanche with both teams off to strong starts to the season. The Ducks have an 8-6 record and with seven wins in their last 10 games, they are near the top of the Pacific Division. The Avalanche have a 9-5 record and are in second place in the Central Division. Both teams look to improve in the Western Conference and the upcoming game should be a great one.
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Ducks are led by a potent offense
The Ducks are having a great season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.14 goals per game. Frank Vatrano, Mason McTavish, and Ryan Strome have scored 20 goals and 24 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Troy Terry, Leo Carlsson, and Adam Henrique have combined for 13 goals and 12 assists while defensemen Cam Fowler and Pavel Mintyukov have added two goals and 16 assists from the point to open up the offense.
The offense has stepped up but the defense has struggled, allowing only 2.93 goals per game. Radko Gudas and Pavel Mintyukov have combined for 1.7 defensive point shares and 52 blocked shots while Cam Fowler, Ilya Lyubushkin, and Urho Vaakanainen have combined for 1.7 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Lukas Dostal has stepped up with a .910 save percentage and a 3.15 goals-against average on 234 shots with 1.7 goals saved above average.
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Avalanche have been led by great offense
The Avalanche are having a great season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.36 goals per game with five goals in their recent game. Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen have scored 16 goals and 23 assists to lead the top line but the rest of the offense has also been great. Valeri Nichushkin, Artturi Lehkonen, and Ryan Johansen have combined for 11 goals and 12 assists while defensemen Cale Makar and Devon Toews have added five goals and 20 assists from the point to put the offense over the top.
The offense has been great but the defense has struggled, allowing 3.14 goals per game. Cale Makar and Devon Toews have combined for 2.5 defensive point shares and 38 blocked shots but the rest of the defensive unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net with ease. In addition, goaltender Alexandar Georgiev has struggled with a .890 save percentage and a 3.10 goals-against average on 328 shots with -4.2 goals saved above average.
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This is going to be a great game between two of the best teams in the Western Conference. The Ducks look to pull off the upset but the Avalanche look to step up and control this game from the opening puck drop. The Avalanche, who average 3.36 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Mikko Rantanen, Nathan MacKinnon, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Avalanche should limit the Ducks offense with Cale Makar, Devon Toews, and the rest of the defensive unit forcing turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Alexander Georgiev to make plenty of big saves. The Avalanche should win the game and cover the spread in a dominant win on their home ice.
Prediction: Avalanche -1.5 (-115)
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Both teams have great offenses and the upcoming game should reflect that with both forward units finding the back of the net throughout the game. The Ducks, who average 3.14 goals per game, should create plenty of scoring chances against the Avalanche, who allow 3.14 goals per game, with Mason McTavish, Frank Vatrano, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Avalanche look to build off a five-goal game and run up the score with Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen, Artturi Lehkonen, and the rest of the forward unit crashing the net on the rush and creating open shots with effective puck movement while Cale Makar and Devon Toews pick apart the Ducks defense from the point. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game with both offenses stepping up.
Take the Over on 6.5 goals.
Prediction: Over 6.5
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