The Colorado Avalanche will head to Pittsburgh to take on the Penguins in this cross-conference matchup. Two-potential playoff teams look to prove to everyone they can make a deep postseason run.
The Avalanche are currently ahead in the Central Division by 13 points with 13 games left on their schedule. The Penguins The Penguins are down just six points from the Hurricanes, who lead the Metropolitan Division.
Last Game Records
Avalanche
- Last Game: Won against the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2.
- 49-14-5-1 overall record
Penguins
- Last Game: Lost to the Colorado Avalanche 2-3.
- 41-19-4-6 overall record
Matchup Information
Avalanche at Penguins Betting Analysis
Colorado Betting Analysis
The Avalanche have put themselves into a great spot looking ahead to the postseason. Barring anything outlandish, they should maintain the one seed and find themselves in a comfortable position.
Offensively, the Avalanche have been one of the best teams in hockey all season. The Avalanche are averaging 3.75 goals per game, which has them in third in the NHL.
In their last five games, the Avalanche are averaging 3.4 goals per game. In their last five away games, the Avalanche are averaging 2.4 goals per game.
With Nazem Kadri out due to an upper-body injury, Mikko Rantanen has filled that void for the Avalanche. In their last 10 games, Rantanen has recorded 15 points, with at least 1 point in nine of the 10 games.
Nathan MacKinnon is getting back into the mix for the top spot as well. He is up to 72 points, with points in seven of their last 10 games.
Darcy Kuemper is the main goaltender for the Avalanche. He has a record of 32-9-2 and is only giving up 2.37 goals per game.
Pittsburgh Betting Analysis
The Penguins have put up a great fight to get where they are in the standings. They have pulled away from the Washington Capitals and can look to move up in the standings quickly, being down only two points to the New York Rangers for second place.
The offensive firepower this team has is great. They have averaged 3.29 goals per game this season, which has them in the top 10 in the NHL.
In their last five games, the Penguins are averaging 4.2 goals per game. In their last five home games, the Penguins are averaging 5.4 goals per game.
Sidney Crosby still reigns supreme in the city of Pittsburgh. He is currently leading the team with 72 points, scoring 26 goals, and assisting on 46 others.
Jake Guentzel is right behind him with 68 total points. He has recorded at least a single point in seven of their last 10 games.
Tristan Jarry is the main goaltender for the Penguins. He has a record of 33-15-2 and is giving up 2.34 goals per game.
Updates
The injury to Kadri could be something to keep an eye on going forward for the Avalanche. At this point, their main focus has to be getting him back in time for the playoffs.
Danton Heinen and Kasperi Kapanen are the two main injuries listed on the injury report for the Penguins. Both players are listed as questionable tonight for an illness.
- The Avalanche won their moneyline bet in eight of their last ten games.
- Colorado was under the total goals in eight of their last ten games.
- The Penguins won their moneyline bet in five of their last ten games,
- Pittsburgh was under the total goals in six of their last ten games.
Avalanche at Penguins Betting Preview
The NHL betting odds have the Penguins as the slight moneyline favorite. This will be the best overall hockey game of the night.
These two teams just took the ice three days ago against each other. Both have great goaltenders and a potent offense.
The NHL expert picks will have the Penguins as the pick for tonight, and it is hard to argue with that. The Penguins are fighting to get to the top spot, while the Avalanche could potentially start resting players, and no one would think about it twice.
Avalanche at Penguins Betting Prediction
Bet on the Pittsburgh Penguins.
How to Bet on Avalanche at Penguins
If a bettor were to place a $100 bet on the Avalanche’s moneyline, they would have odds around +102. If the bettor placed the bet at +102 and the Avalanche were to win, the bettor would receive a payout of $202
If a bettor were to place a $100 bet on the Penguins’ moneyline, they would have odds around -124. If the bettor placed the bet at -124 and the Penguins were to win, the bettor would receive a payout of $180.65.
If you love sports and want more sports betting information follow us as @InsidersBetDig on Twitter and sign up to our mailing list for free betting picks.