Colorado pays a visit to Florida on Saturday, hoping to shut down the Panthers snipers in hockey action at BB&T Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're backing the visiting Colorado Avalanche in this one, they Avalanche listed earlier today as underdogs of 127 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those over/under total betting saw the number open in the area of 6, depending on the book.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Panthers to win this game 3.6-2.3. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Colorado Avalanche vs Florida Panthers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Colorado Avalanche have seen them go 12-13-2 so far this season, while the Panthers are at 11-13-4. In totals betting, the Florida Panthers are 15-13, while the Avalanche are 17-9-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Florida vs Colorado injuries news.
This game puts the Florida Panthers, most recently No. 30 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the Colorado Avalanche, who rate a No. 10 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Florida's No. 12-ranked offense, averaging 3 goals per game, against a Avalanche defense that ranks No. 25 at 3.17 goals allowed. The Panthers power play is averaging 15.85% while the Avalanche defense kills off 77.27% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Colorado was a 5-2 loser in its last match on the road against the Lightning. They lost as +204 underdogs, while the total score of 7 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
Florida won its last outing, a 6-4 result against the Jets on December 07. Bettors who backed the Panthers at +102 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (10) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Next Betting Matchups
Colorado at Pittsburgh, Monday, December 11th
Florida at Detroit, Monday, December 11th