The Toronto Maple Leafs (22-8-6) wrap up a 3-game road trip against the Colorado Avalanche (19-12-3) at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Maple Leafs vs. Avalanche odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Maple Leafs saw their 3-game win streak go up in smoke with a 6-3 loss to the Arizona Coyotes at tiny Mullett Arena Thursday. The Leafs have scored 3 or more goals in 4 straight games, but have allowed 13 total goals in the past 3 outings, cashing the Over in each.
The Avalanche were dropped 5-4 in a shootout against the visiting Los Angeles Kings Thursday, easily cashing the Over. Colorado was also topped by the Coyotes in Arizona, losing 6-3 on Tuesday, so it is on a mini 2-game slide.
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