Avalanche vs. Canucks Prediction & Picks - Dec. 2

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The Colorado Avalanche (18-1-6), winners of eight home games in a row, host the Vancouver Canucks (10-13-3) at Ball Arena on Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this showdown with a look at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Tuesday's contest.

The Canucks have scored 33 goals over their last 10 outings, while giving up 40 goals. A total of 41 power-play opportunities during that time have resulted in 10 power-play goals (24.4%). They are 2-5-3 over those games.

Avalanche vs. Canucks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Avalanche 5, Canucks 1.

  • Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-350)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Avalanche (-1.5)

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Avalanche Splits and Trends

  • The Avalanche are 18-1-6 overall and 1-6-7 in overtime matchups.
  • Colorado is 4-1-3 (11 points) in its eight games decided by one goal.
  • In the one game this season the Avalanche scored just one goal, they won.
  • Colorado has finished 1-1-2 in the four games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering four points).
  • The Avalanche are 16-0-4 in the 20 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 36 points).
  • In the nine games when Colorado has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 7-0-2 record (16 points).
  • In games when it has outshot its opponent, Colorado is 12-1-4 (28 points).
  • The Avalanche have been outshot by opponents five times, winning each game (10 points).

Canucks Splits and Trends

  • The Canucks have a record of 10-13-3 this season and are 4-3-7 in overtime matchups.
  • In the 11 games Vancouver has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 13 points.
  • This season the Canucks recorded just one goal in four games and they finished 0-3-1 in those matchups.
  • Vancouver has two points (1-6-0) in seven games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
  • The Canucks have earned 20 points in their 14 games with three or more goals scored.
  • This season, Vancouver has recorded a lone power-play goal in 11 games and registered 12 points with a record of 5-4-2.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Vancouver is 2-7-1 (five points).
  • The Canucks have been outshot by opponents in 16 games, going 8-6-2 to record 18 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Avalanche Rank Avalanche AVG Canucks AVG Canucks Rank
1st 4.12 Goals Scored 2.96 19th
1st 2.08 Goals Allowed 3.65 31st
1st 33.9 Shots 26.7 20th
10th 26.3 Shots Allowed 30.1 26th
24th 16.3% Power Play % 20.88% 14th
3rd 86.84% Penalty Kill % 71.74% 30th

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