The Colorado Avalanche (15-6-0), first place in the NHL standings for the Central Division, look to extend their winning streak to five NHL games when they visit the Arizona Coyotes (10-9-2), sixth in the Central, on Thursday night at Mullett Arena. This is the first meeting between the two teams this season – Colorado beat Arizona 4-3 in their most recent meeting last March.
Avalanche vs Coyotes Picks
- Pick: Coyotes +1.5 (-145)
Alexander Georgiev (2.84 GAA, .900 save percentage) is expected to start in goal for the Avalanche, whereas Karel Vejmelka (3.45 GAA, .892 save percentage) is likely to start for the Coyotes. Let’s take a closer look at the Avalanche vs. Coyotes betting analysis.
Colorado Avalanche vs Arizona Coyotes Odds
Colorado Avalanche vs Arizona Coyotes Information
Arizona Coyotes vs Colorado Avalanche
Location of the game: Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona
Date & Time: Thursday, November 30 at 9 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ESPN+
Colorado Avalanche vs Arizona Coyotes Recent Scores
Colorado has outscored its opponents 15-6 during its four-game winning streak, securing first place in the Colorado Avalanche standings. They’re coming off a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday. Georgiev made 38 saves in the victory and Ryan Johansen scored a pair of goals.
Arizona is riding an impressive two-game winning streak, beating the Lightning and Vegas Golden Knights by a combined score of 5-1. Connor Ingram shut out the Golden Knights, making 34 saves, and stopped 30 in the Arizona Coyotes‘ victory over the Lightning.
Colorado Avalanche vs Arizona Coyotes Betting Analysis
Avalanche Playing a Stout Defensive Game Lately
Colorado is among the NHL picks to win the Western Conference and with good reason. They have arguably the league’s best defenseman (Cale Makar) and one of the top forwards (Nathan MacKinnon). They’ve been playing a strong defensive game and getting great goaltending as of late, which could be scary for other NHL teams.
The Avalanche have allowed just six goals in their last four NHL games coming into the Avalanche vs. Coyotes betting analysis. Going back even further, they’ve allowed just 16 goals in their last eight games for an average of two goals per game. They’re now 10th in NHL stats for goals allowed (2.81).
Coyotes Continuing Five-Game Homestand
The Coyotes haven’t had an easy NHL schedule as of late, but they’ve been playing their best hockey of the season. Arizona ranks 16th in goals per game (3.14) and T-14th in goals allowed (3.05). The concerning Arizona Coyotes team stats, however, are their shots per game (27.2) and shots allowed (32.3), which rank 31st and 26th, respectively.
Clayton Keller leads the Coyotes in NHL player stats with 19 points (8 goals, 11 assists). They have balanced scoring with eight other players having recorded at least 10 points. Logan Cooley, the second overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, is second in rookie scoring with 13 points (2 goals, 11 assists).
Updates
Samuel Girard, Artturi Lehkonen, and Pavel Francouz are on the NHL injury report for the Avalanche. Arizona is without several players, including Travis Dermott, Barrett Hayton, Jack McBain, and Juuso Valimaki.
Colorado Avalanche vs Arizona Coyotes Betting Preview
For the Avalanche vs. Coyotes betting analysis, Colorado is the favorite with -200 moneyline odds and -1.5 (+120) puck line odds. The Coyotes are +170 moneyline underdogs with +1.5 (-140) puck line NHL odds. The over/under is 6.5.
Colorado Avalanche vs Arizona Coyotes Betting Prediction
Arizona is just 3-6 against the spread (ATS) at home this season, while the Colorado Avalanche are 5-6 ATS on the road. Both teams are playing well right now, so expect a close game. The Coyotes puck line is probably the best-value bet.
- Pick: Coyotes +1.5 (-145)
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