The Colorado Avalanche (54-14-6) are a perfect 8-0-0 over their last eight games ahead of this Saturday’s matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes (48-19-8). The Avalanche will try to keep things rolling as a Hurricanes vs Avalanche prediction in this battle between two of the NHL’s top teams.
- Date/Time: April 16, 9:00 p.m. ET
- Stadium: Ball Arena
- TV Coverage: ESPN+
- Sportsbook Odds: Avalanche -143 | O/U 6 goals (Line History)
- Hurricanes vs Avalanche Matchup Report
Hurricanes vs Avalanche Odds & Analysis
Sportsbook Odds
The Avalanche opened as -143 favorites in this matchup and have settled in at Colorado -135 as bettors making their bets and Hurricanes vs Avalanche predictions seem to be fairly even on both sides. Carolina is going off at +115 on the road and the total on Saturday is set at six goals. The UNDER is 8-1 in the last seven meetings between Colorado and Carolina.
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Best Spread-210+180CAR+1.5-1.5COL
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Best Moneyline+122-135CARCOL
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Best Total+101-111Over66Under
Carolina Has Been Inconsistent In Recent Weeks
The Hurricanes suffered a disappointing 3-0 loss at home to the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night. Carolina held a 46 to 22 shot advantage during the game, but former Hurricane Alex Nedeljkovic stopped all 46 of those shots while the Antti Raanta made only 19 saves for the Hurricanes. This loss came as a -380 favorite.
Carolina has cooled off since its 41-12-5 start to the season, going just 7-7-3 over its last 17 games. Despite their recent ups and downs, the Hurricanes are still in first place atop the Metropolitan Division, though their lead has dwindled down to just two points over the New York Rangers. Bettors taking Carolina as their Hurricanes vs Avalanche prediction will be hoping this offense can regain its scoring touch after being shutout by Detroit.
Colorado Has Run Away With The Top Spot In The West
The Avalanche picked up their eighth straight win on Thursday night with a 3-1 victory at home over the New Jersey Devils. Artturi Lehkonen had a goal and an assist in the win while Pavel Francouz stopped 26 of the 27 shots that he faced. Colorado is 30-4-3 at home this season including a current stretch of five straight home wins.
The Calgary Flames with 99 points sit 15 points behind the Avalanche for the top spot in the Western Conference standings. Colorado enters the weekend two points ahead of the Florida Panthers in the race for the President’s Trophy with eight regular season games remaining on their respective schedules. The Avalanche could clinch first place in the Western Conference on Saturday with a win and a Minnesota Wild loss to the St. Louis Blues.
Hurricanes vs Avalanche Pick & Insights
Hurricanes: Keys to Win
The Hurricanes have the best defense and goaltending the NHL this season allowing only 2.37 goals per game. Slowing down Colorado’s elite offense with a great game in the defensive zone would give Carolina a great shot at scoring a Hurricanes vs Avalanche prediction upset in this one.
Avalanche: Keys to Win
Colorado has been playing great hockey on both ends of the ice during its eight-game winning streak, outscoring its opponents 34-18 during this run. The Avalanche still have plenty to play for with the President’s Trophy and home ice throughout the postseason still up for grabs, so expect Colorado to bring its best effort as a Hurricanes vs Avalanche pick on Saturday.
Odds Shark’s Computer Hurricanes vs Avalanche Prediction: Avalanche -135
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- Carolina is 3-4 SU over its last 7 games.
- Colorado is 12-3 SU in it last 15 home games vs Carolina.
- The UNDER is 11-5 in Colorado’s last 16 games.
