The Colorado Avalanche will be looking for their third straight victory when they visit Scotiabank Arena to take on the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be looking for their third victory in their last four tries. Read further to take a look at the NHL standings, NHL player stats, and more to help you make an accurate Avalanche vs Maple Leafs prediction.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Odds Breakdown
In order to make an accurate Avalanche vs Maple Leafs prediction, you need to know the NHL odds for the game. The Avalanche odds are showing that they are not favored in this matchup. The Maple Leafs are priced as the favorites, with a moneyline of -135.
The Avalanche are priced at +115, which is good value. The Leafs are favored on the puck line by 1.5 goals, and the over/under is 6.5. This game is a tough one when it comes to making NHL picks because of the amount of talent that both NHL teams have.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Information
Colorado Avalanche vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario.
Date and Time: Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 7:00 PM ET.
How to Watch: TNT
Colorado Avalanche vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Recent Scores
Colorado Avalanche
The Avalanche’s last game on the NHL schedule was on Monday against the Montreal Canadiens. The game resulted in an 8-4 Avalanche victory. Left winger Arturri Lehkonen scored two goals in a four-goal second period to put the game away.
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Maple Leafs’ last game on the NHL schedule was on Monday as well, and it resulted in a 4-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. The Leafs blew a 2-0 lead by allowing four unanswered goals. They added a late tally with the extra attacker, but it was too little, too late.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview
Colorado Avalanche Preview
The Colorado Avalanche come into play with a record of 37-22-6, good for 80 points. Taking a look at the NHL standings, the Avalanche currently sit in third place in the Central Division, seven points behind the Dallas Stars.
The Avalanche have won two straight games and three of their last four. Their last game was an 8-4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night.
Taking a glance at the NHL player stats, the Avalanche are led offensively by center Nathan MacKinnon, who has 29 goals and 52 assists for 81 points. Right winger Mikko Rantanen leads the team with 43 goals to go along with 35 assists for 78 points.
Taking a look at the NHL injury report, the Avalanche will be without Lehkonen, who is dealing with a hand injury that will keep him out for 4-6 weeks.
Toronto Maple Leafs Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs come into play with a record of 40-18-8, good for 88 points. Looking at the Maple Leafs standings, they currently sit in second place in the Atlantic Division, 17 points behind the Boston Bruins. The Maple Leafs have won two of their last three games, and their last game resulted in a 4-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
Taking another look at the NHL player stats, the Maple Leafs are led offensively by right winger Mitch Marner, who has 24 goals and 61 assists for 85 points. Fellow right winger William Nylander leads the Leafs with 35 goals to go along with 44 assists for 79 points.
Colorado Avalanche. vs Toronto Maple Leafs Pick and Prediction
This game has the potential to be one of the best NHL games on the schedule Wednesday night. The NHL expert picks suggest that Toronto will win this game. After all, they did win the first matchup in Colorado, 6-2.
However, the Avalanche are playing well right now, and they should be able to cover in a potentially high-scoring matchup.
The Avalanche vs Maple Leafs prediction is that the Avalanche will pick up a huge road win.
- Final Score Prediction: 4-3
- Pick: Avalanche
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