The Carolina Hurricanes (3-2-0) and Colorado Avalanche (4-0-0) meet Saturday at Ball Arena in Denver. Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+/Hulu). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Hurricanes vs. Avalanche odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Hurricanes are reeling after a 7-3 loss Thursday against the Seattle Kraken, a team that previously had scored just 3 total goals in the first 4 games. Carolina is averaging 4.8 goals per game (GPG) through 5 games, while allowing 4.8 GPG. It’s no surprise the Over is a perfect 5-0 so far.
The Avalanche are coming off a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks Thursday, and they’re a perfect 4-0, while allowing a total of just 4 goals to date. The Under has cashed in 3 in a row.
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