The Arizona Coyotes (23-26-4) and the Colorado Avalanche (33-18-4) meet Sunday at Ball Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Coyotes vs. Avalanche odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Coyotes were pounded by the visiting Carolina Hurricanes on Friday, falling 5-1 at Mullett Arena. Arizona has just 1 point in the past 8 games, going 0-7-1. The Coyotes are also 0-5-2 in the past 7 tries on the road, last winning in regulation on Jan. 13 in Minnesota.
The Avalanche were doubled up 6-3 on the road against the Tampa Bay Lightning, going just 1-4-1 in the 6-game trip. The last time the Avs were on home ice was Jan. 26, a 5-1 victory against the Los Angeles Kings.
These teams have met 3 times this season, with the home team winning all 3 meetings. Colorado won 4-1 in the only previous battle in Denver, with Arizona winning a pair of OT games on Nov. 30 and Dec. 27 in the desert.