The Anaheim Ducks (9-6-0) meet the Colorado Avalanche (9-5-0) on Wednesday at Ball Arena in Denver. Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Ducks vs. Avalanche odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Ducks picked up a 3-2 victory on the road Tuesday in Nashville, as Adam Henrique tipped home a shot from the point with less than 4 minutes left in regulation to grab the win. Anaheim has won back-to-back games by a combined score of 7-3.
Anaheim hasn’t played a back-to-back since Oct. 22, when it fell at home by a 3-1 score against the Boston Bruins. It is just 5-16 in 21 games when playing on no rest.
The Avalanche posted a 5-1 road win against the Seattle Kraken on Monday behind G Alexandar Georgiev, pushing on the total at most shops. The Over is 4-0-1 in the past 5 outings for the Avs.