The Detroit Red Wings (18-16-7) face the Colorado Avalanche (21-17-3) Monday at Ball Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 3 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Wings vs. Avalanche odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Red Wings had a 2-game win streak snapped Saturday in a 4-3 home loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Detroit has managed just 1 victory in the last 5 road games, a 5-4 overtime win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Dec. 28. It is just 1-4-2 in the previous 7 outings away from home.
The Avalanche are coming off a 7-0 thrashing of the Ottawa Senators on Saturday, putting a halt to a 2-game losing skid. The offensive outburst also snapped a 1-6-1 nosedive.
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