A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Carolina Hurricanes dueling the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday at Pepsi Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're backing the visiting Carolina Hurricanes in this one, they Hurricanes listed earlier today as favorites of -117 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those over/under total betting saw the number open in the area of 5.5, depending on the book.
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 3.6-2 result in favor of the Hurricanes today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Colorado Avalanche Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Carolina Hurricanes will try to spoil to the party on Thursday; they are 4-4-2 this season, while the Avalanche are 6-5-0. Carolina is 6-4 on the totals; Colorado is 6-4-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Colorado vs Carolina injuries news.
The Colorado Avalanche sit at No. 20 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Carolina Hurricanes sit at a No. 25 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Colorado's No. 13-ranked offense, averaging 3.09 goals per game, against a Hurricanes defense that ranks No. 17 at 3 goals allowed. The Avalanche power play is averaging 16.67% while the Hurricanes defense kills off 80% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Hurricanes were a 4-3 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Ducks. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Anaheim at +151 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for OVER bettors.
Colorado was a 6-3 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Blackhawks. They won as favorites, while the total score of 9 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Carolina at Arizona, Saturday, November 4th
Colorado at Philadelphia, Saturday, November 4th