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Colorado Avalanche vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Colorado Avalanche and Anaheim Ducks meet Tuesday night at Ball Arena in a clash between division leaders. Colorado tops the Central Division with a 10-1-5 record, while Anaheim leads the Pacific at 11-3-1.
Nathan MacKinnon has been unstoppable, leading the NHL in scoring with 29 points through 16 games. He’s riding a nine-game point streak and aims to extend it after a five-point effort in Sunday’s overtime win over Vancouver.
Anaheim counters with its own red-hot scorer, Leo Carlsson, who’s matched MacKinnon’s 19 points over the last 10 games. Rookie coach Joel Quenneville’s Ducks have won seven straight and 9 of 11 overall, showing balance and confidence at both ends of the ice.
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Line Movement and Odds
According to the NHL odds board, Colorado opened as a -220 favorite, now sitting at -231 on the moneyline. Anaheim is +191 to win outright. The puck line lists the Avalanche -1.5 at +106 and the Ducks +1.5 at -129. The total sits at 6.5 goals, down slightly from an open of 7, with the under drawing sharper action.
Public bettors are heavy on Colorado’s moneyline, while early sharp money leaned toward Anaheim +1.5 and the under.
Matchup Breakdown
Colorado Avalanche Outlook
MacKinnon’s MVP-level play headlines Colorado’s surge, but the team’s depth is what separates them. Cale Makar continues to dominate from the blue line with 22 points, and Artturi Lehkonen adds steady secondary scoring. Colorado ranks top-five in power-play efficiency and has allowed the fifth-fewest goals in the league.
Anaheim Ducks Outlook
Anaheim’s youth movement is paying off. Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier, and Troy Terry lead an offense averaging 3.8 goals per game. The Ducks have been lethal on special teams, converting 25 percent of their power plays. Their defensive zone play, however, faces a major test against Colorado’s speed and transition game.
Injuries and Conditions
Colorado Avalanche Injury Report:
- Samuel Girard (upper body) – Out
- Joel Kiviranta (lower body) – Out
- Jacob MacDonald (hip) – Out
- Logan O’Connor (hip) – Out
- Nikita Prishchepov (personal) – Out
Full details on the Avalanche injury report
Anaheim Ducks Injury Report:
- Mikael Granlund (lower body) – Out
- Radko Gudas (lower body) – Out
Check the latest Ducks injury report before placing your bets.
No weather impact is expected indoors at Ball Arena.
Best Bets and Prediction
Colorado’s offense has averaged 4.0 goals per game during its current 5-1 stretch, while Anaheim’s defense has held opponents under two goals in four of its last five.
Projected Score: Colorado 4, Anaheim 2
Best Bet: Avalanche moneyline (-231)
Secondary Lean: Under 6.5 (+105)
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