The Colorado Avalanche (21-11-2), second in the NHL standings for the Central Division, play the Arizona Coyotes (17-14-2), fifth in the Central, in one of 14 NHL games on a loaded NHL schedule Wednesday. It’s the first game for either team since they played each other on Saturday, with the Avalanche winning 4-1.
Avalanche vs Coyotes Picks
- Pick 1: Coyotes +1.5 (-180)
- Pick 2: Over 6.5 (-115)
Alexander Georgiev (2.93 GAA, .898 save percentage) is expected to start in goal for the Colorado Avalanche game, while Connor Ingram (2.62 GAA, .916 save percentage) is the projected starter for the Coyotes. Let’s take a closer look at the Avalanche vs. Coyotes best bets for tonight’s games.
Colorado Avalanche vs Arizona Coyotes Odds
Avalanche vs Coyotes Information
Colorado Avalanche vs Arizona Coyotes
Location of the game: Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona
Date & Time: Wednesday, December 27 at 9 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ESPN+
Colorado Avalanche vs Arizona Coyotes Recent Scores
Looking ahead to the Avalanche vs. Coyotes best bets, Colorado is coming off of a 4-1 win over Arizona. Georgiev made 24 saves in the victory, while Fredrik Olofsson led all players with two points (1 goal, 1 assist). Colorado, one of the NHL picks to contend for the Stanley Cup, has won consecutive games and is 6-4 in its last 10 games.
Alex Kerfoot scored the lone goal for the Coyotes in Saturday’s 4-1 loss to the Avalanche. Arizona had won four games in a row before that loss and are 5-5 in their last 10 games on the Arizona Coyotes schedule.
Colorado Avalanche vs Arizona Coyotes Analysis
Colorado is an offensive powerhouse that ranks second in NHL stats for goals (3.65) and 10th in shots (32.2). They’re also among the best NHL teams at special teams, ranking 10th in power play (23.6 percent) and T6th in penalty kill (83.3). They’re 7-7-2 on the road this season and just 5-5-1 against teams within the division.
Nathan MacKinnon leads the Colorado Avalanche in NHL player stats with 54 points (18 goals, 36 assists). Mikko Rantanen is second with 42 points (17 goals, 25 assists) and Cale Makar is third with 39 points (8 goals, 31 assists). Colorado has four players with at least 10 goals.
The Arizona Coyotes are 11-5-0 at home this season and also 5-5-1 against teams in the Central Division. They’re T18th in goals (3.06), but 30th in shots (27.1) and 22nd in shots allowed (31.2). They’re 11th in goals allowed (2.88) thanks in part to the impressive play of Ingram, who is 12-7-0 and has three shutouts. Karel Vejmelka is 5-7-2 with a 2.95 GAA and .906 save percentage.
Clayton Keller is leading the Coyotes in NHL player stats with 30 points (12 goals, 18 assists) and Matias Maccelli is second with 24 points (6 goals, 18 assists). Lawson Crouse and Michael Carcone are tied for the team lead with 14 goals each.
Pavel Francouz, Artturi Lehkonen, Chris Wagner, and Samuel Girard are on the NHL injury report for Colorado. Barrett Hayton, Travis Boyd, and J.J. Moser are out for the Coyotes.
Colorado Avalanche vs Arizona Coyotes Odds Breakdown
Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche are the betting favorites in the Avalanche vs. Coyotes best bets with -155 moneyline odds and -1.5 (+150) puck line odds. The over/under is 6.5.
Arizona Coyotes
The Coyotes are betting underdogs with +135 moneyline odds and +1.5 (-180) puck line odds.
Colorado Avalanche vs Arizona Coyotes Betting Pick and Prediction
Colorado has won four of five NHL games in the last five meetings for the Avalanche vs. Coyotes best bets. They’re 17-17 against the spread (ATS), including 5-11 on the road. Arizona, meanwhile, is 17-16 ATS and 8-8 at home. Their over-under record is 18-15. Arizona, especially coming off a loss and as the younger team playing at home, is a good pick for cover the +1.5 puck line.
- Pick 1: Coyotes +1.5 (-180)
- Pick 2: Over 6.5 (-115)
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