The Colorado Avalanche (32-15-4) and the Carolina Hurricanes (28-16-5) meet Thursday night at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Avalanche vs. Hurricanes odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Avalanche lost 5-3 to the New Jersey Devils in Newark on Tuesday, and Colorado has dropped both games since the All-Star break. The Avs are just 2-4-0 in the past 6 road games, too, while cashing the Over in 6 of the past 7 outings on the road.
The Hurricanes were tripped up 3-2 at home against the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday, halting a 3-game win streak. The Under has cashed in each of the past 4 outings.
Colorado topped Carolina 6-4 at Ball Arena in Denver in the 1st meeting on Oct. 21 as a moderate favorite (-152), while the Over (6.5) comfortably connected.