Vancouver Canucks vs Colorado Avalanche Predictions and Picks | NHL Jan 5
Vancouver Canucks vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
The Canucks have lost three straight not to be outdone by the Avalanche who have lost four straight heading into their matchup tonight. WagerTalk NHL handicapper Kevin Dolan breaks down this Vancouver Canucks vs Colorado Avalanche giving his betting trends and angles before puck drop.
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Vancouver Canucks vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Odds
| Thursday, January 5 | NHL Betting Notes |
|---|---|
| Moneyline: | Vancouver Canucks +135 vs Colorado Avalanche -155 |
| Puckline: | Canucks +1.5 (-205) / Avalanche -1.5 (+175) |
| Total: | 6.5 (Over +100 / Under -120) |
| Arena: | Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC (Odds Above Courtesy of DraftKings) |
| Game Time: | 10:00pm ET / 7:00pm PT |
Vancouver Canucks vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Analysis
It’s been four straight defeats now for the defending Stanley Cup champions heading into Thursday night’s clash against the Vancouver Canucks and that’s dropped them all the way down to 4th in the Central Division as a result behind the Minnesota Wild, Winnipeg Jets, and Dallas Stars.
However, a road trip up north might be just what the doctor ordered as they face a team in the Vancouver Canucks tonight who are coming off three straight defeats themselves over recent games, including giving up an average of 4.3 goals per game across those three losses as well.
The two teams have played once already this season with Vancouver coming out with a 4-3 win in Colorado back on November 23rd as sizeable +184 underdogs, and that’s been pretty much the case over recent seasons as well, with the Canucks winning 31 of the last 45 meetings in this venue against the Avalanche.
Puck Not Sliding Right For Colorado This Season
While the Colorado Avalanche obviously enjoyed a monumental season last year winning the Stanley Cup, they nonetheless heavily benefitted from the league’s #1 expected differential at +33 goals as well, an absolutely massive swing in fortune that helped propel them on to that Stanley Cup victory.
That hasn’t been the case this season however as what goes up must eventually come down, and the Avalanche are 25th in the league this year in expected differential with a -8 mark on the year.
Vancouver Need A Sharp Turnaround On Defense
That recent 4.3 goals allowed record over their last three games has been nothing new for the Vancouver Canucks this season as only the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Anaheim Ducks have allowed more goals to opponents this year than the Vancouver Canucks have.
The Canucks have given up 3.86 goals against per game this year and own the league’s 2nd highest opponent shot conversion percentage at 11.92% as well, with goalies Demko, Martin, and Delia being a large part of the problem for the Canucks defensively this season.
Vancouver Canucks vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction
This is a high number to lay on a team in Colorado tonight who simply aren’t playing well right now, and who have a dismal head-to-head record up in Vancouver to boot, losing 14 of their last 20 meetings against the Canucks north of the border.
Because of that, we’re going to swerve the side in this one and focus on a total that could well go over later tonight.
Vancouver have been really poor defensively this year and face a team in Colorado on Thursday that has given up at least 5 goals in three of their last four starts as well, so goals are likely on the menu in this one.
The Over has gone 5-0-1 in the last six meetings between the Avalanche and Canucks in Vancouver and we’re expecting another shootout here on Thursday night as well.
Prediction: Over 6.5 Goals Scored +100
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Puck Time | NHL Betting Preview January 5
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‘The sharpest sports mind in Ireland’ is how one prominent newspaper dubbed Kevin Dolan after he became the first foreigner ever to win the World Series of Handicapping tournament back in 2015. “The Irishman” made his start wagering on GAA, football, soccer and boxing, all to immense success.
Since becoming a professional bettor, he has since lit up the sports betting scene in the U.S. and abroad, winning two handicapping awards and writing a best-selling book on sports handicapping named ‘The Complete Guide to Sports Betting’.
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