The Anaheim Ducks (2-1-0) and Colorado avalanche (0-4-0) meet in a Western Conference matchup on Friday in Denver. Puck drop at Ball Arena takes place at 9:00 p.m. (ESPN+). Let’s analyze the 24/7 NHL odds from BetMGM Sportsbook Ducks against avalanche Opportunities and meet our NHL expert picks and predictions.

Season Series: First Meeting; Colorado won last season’s series 2-0-1

Anaheim earned a 5-4 home win in their last game. In this contest (Wednesday against the Utah Hockey Club), the Ducks prevailed despite having no chance with five opportunities to gain the man advantage. The club is 0-for-11 on the power play this season.

The winless Avs last played on Wednesday, losing a 5-3 game to the Boston Bruins on home ice. Three of the club’s four defeats – each of the last three – have come at home. Colorado has a save percentage under .800 and has scored 25 goals in 4 games.

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Ducks at Avalanche odds

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• Money line: Ducks +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Avalanche -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
• Puck Line (PL)/Against the Spread (ATS): Ducks +1.5 (-115) | Avalanche -1.5 (-105)
• Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -125 | U: +105)

Ducks at Avalanche were projected goalies

Luke Dostal (2-0-0, 1.99 GAA, .933 SV%) vs. Alexandra Georgiev (0-3-0, 5.79 GAA, .800 SV%)

Dostal’s last game was Wednesday against Utah; He stopped 26 of 30 pucks in a win. The Avs gave him eight goals on 38 shots last season in an 8-2 finish.

Georgiev is expected to be back after starting on Wednesday and allowing 4 goals on 24 shots. The veteran certainly hasn’t done well so far, but he should be happy to see the Ducks again, against whom he posted a .920 SV in two games last season.

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Ducks at Avalanche tips and predictions

forecast

Avalanche 4, Ducks 2

Money line

HAPPEN: no interest here.

Puck Line/Against the Spread

In three series meetings last season, Colorado won twice and outscored Anaheim 14-8. In the last 10 meetings between the Ducks and the Avs, there have been 8 Colorado wins, 6 of which were by multiple goals.

The Avs were actually solid in balanced play. They were undone by 5 power play goals and 1 shorthanded score. Puck possession analysis was solid.

The Ducks were on the move a lot early on.

FanDuel Sportsbook has a better price on the homepage here. BACK COLORADO -1.5 (+100).

Over/Under

The Under has prevailed by multiple goals in two of the Ducks’ first three games.

While Anaheim struggles to create a 5-on-5 system with dangerous plays and power play goals, look for a Colorado club that can prevail with a 4-2 record.

TAKE UNDER 6.5 (+105).

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