Phoenix will try to be nasty hosts on Thursday when the Colorado Avalanche pay a visit to Jobing.com Arena.

Supporters of the Avalanche have seen them go 40-30-5 so far this season, while the Coyotes are at 36-26-12. In totals betting, the Coyotes are 29-35-10, while the Avalanche are 27-39-9.



View Colorado vs Phoenix Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings:
According to new NHL Power Rankings here, it's the No. 16-ranked Coyotes and the No. 12-rated Avalanche in this matchup.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Phoenix's No. 19-ranked offense, averaging 2.6 goals per game, against a Avalanche defense that ranks No. 10 at 2.6 goals allowed. The Coyotes power play is averaging 13.4% while the Avalanche defense kills off 82.9% of their penalties.

The Avalanche were a 2-1 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Flames. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Colorado at -150 on the moneyline, while the total score (3) was good news for UNDER bettors.

In their last action, Phoenix was a 4-3 loser on the road against the Stars. Bettors on Dallas at -127 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.


Colorado Avalanche Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Buffalo are 7-3
After playing Calgary are 3-7
After a win are 7-3

Phoenix Coyotes Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Chicago are 7-3
After playing Dallas are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

A few Avalanche at Coyotes trends to consider:
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Colorado is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Colorado's last 13 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games
Phoenix is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Colorado
Phoenix is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Phoenix's last 13 games when playing Colorado
Phoenix is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home


Next up:
Colorado home to Vancouver, Saturday, March 24
Phoenix at San Jose, Saturday, March 24