The Colorado Avalanche will try to be nasty hosts on Saturday when the Arizona Coyotes pay a visit to Pepsi Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Arizona Coyotes opened as 144 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5.5 for those preferring over under betting, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3-2.7 win for the Avalanche. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Arizona Coyotes vs Colorado Avalanche Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Colorado Avalanche sport a record of 35-24-8 heading into this matchup, while the Arizona Coyotes sit at 21-34-11 on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 36-26-5 for the Avalanche and 30-35-1 for the Coyotes. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Colorado vs Arizona injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Colorado Avalanche rated this week at No. 29 and the Arizona Coyotes sitting at No. 19.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Colorado's No. 10-ranked offense, averaging 3.13 goals per game, against a Coyotes defense that ranks No. 26 at 3.24 goals allowed. The Avalanche power play is averaging 20.56% while the Coyotes defense kills off 79.55% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Coyotes were a 2-1 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Canucks. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Arizona at +123 on the moneyline, while the total score (3) was good news for UNDER bettors.
The Avalanche were a 5-4 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Blue Jackets. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Columbus at -139 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Arizona home to Vancouver, Sunday, March 11th
Colorado at Minnesota, Tuesday, March 13th