Avalanche aim for 10th win in a row vs Leafs

The Colorado Avalanche can push their win streak to double digits when they face off vs the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight. The Avs have been surging recently and have climbed back into the Western Conference playoff picture with their stellar play. They opened as heavy dogs to knock off the Leafs.

SHARK BITES
  • The Leafs are 0-10 ATS in their last 10 games.
  • The total has gone UNDER in four of the Avalanche’s last five games with one day off between games.
  • The Avalanche are 8-0 SU in their last eight games as an underdog.

There have been some dark days in Avalanche country recently. After finishing in or near the basement of the NHL standings for the last three seasons, this year seemed like another lost cause. But since December 29, Colorado is 9-0 SU and ATS and is now the second most profitable team in the NHL for bettors.

One of the main reasons has been Nathan MacKinnon as the fifth-year forward has 59 points and has climbed to second in points in the NHL. During this nine-game win streak, he’s notched eight goals and 11 assists.

Toronto is coming off a decent road win vs Ottawa on Saturday to end a four-game losing streak. The Leafs are 2-4 SU in their last six games at home and haven’t done well when hosting Colorado. Toronto is 2-5 SU in the last seven games vs the Avs at the ACC and if they plan to change that trend, they’ve got to pick up the scoring. The Leafs have only averaged two goals per game in the month of January, which ranks 28th in the NHL in that span.

The total opened at 6 and an OVER could pay dividends for bettors. The OVER has hit in five of the last six games in this matchup and Colorado is the second-highest scoring team in the league in January.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Toronto Maple Leafs as -175 favorites earlier today. The OVER/UNDER opened at 6 at Sportsbook for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals.

OddsShark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.2-1.6 victory for the Avalanche. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Colorado Avalanche vs Toronto Maple Leafs Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

26-17-5 Toronto battles the Avalanche, currently with a 26-16-3 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 22-22-4 for the Maple Leafs and 25-18-2 for the Avalanche. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Toronto vs Colorado injuries news.

The Maple Leafs sit at No. 16 in the current NHL power poll here at OddsShark, while the Avalanche sit at No. 12 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Toronto's No. 7-ranked offense, averaging 3.19 goals per game, against a Avalanche defense that ranks No. 17 at 2.89 goals allowed. The Maple Leafs power play is averaging 20.74% while the Avalanche defense kills off 84.57% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Avalanche were a 3-1 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Rangers. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Colorado at -121 on the moneyline, while the total score (4) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Last time out for Toronto, they were a 4-3 Sportsbook as they battled the Senators on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Maple Leafs at -139 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Betting Trends
  • Colorado is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
  • Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games
  • Colorado is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
  • Toronto is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
  • Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 8 games
  • Toronto is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Colorado at Montreal, Tuesday, January 23
Toronto at Chicago, Wednesday, January 24

The Leafs are 0-10 ATS in their last 10 games.home The total has gone UNDER in four of the Avalanche’s last five games with one day off between games.away The Avalanche are 8-0 SU in their last eight games as an underdog.away
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