The Anaheim Ducks (14-29-5) travel to meet the Colorado Avalanche (26-17-3) Thursday at Ball Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Ducks vs. Avalanche odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Ducks picked up a 5-2 win as short ‘dogs on the road against the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday, and it cashed the Over for the 9th consecutive outing. Anaheim has won 2 of the last 3 games on the road, too.
The Avalanche have rattled off a season-high 6 consecutive victories, averaging 4.3 goals per game during the impressive span. Defensively, Colorado has allowed just 5 total goals in the last 4 outings, and the Under has cashed in each of those contests.
This is the 1st game of 3 meetings this season.