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Colorado Avalanche Favored to Win Interconference Clash Against Florida Panthers in Mile-High City Tonight

Tonight's game in the Mile-High City features an interconference clash on the ice between the Florida Panthers and the Colorado Avalanche. Both teams are eager to secure a victory and add two points to their record. The Panthers are coming off a 3-2 shootout win against Pittsburgh, while the Avalanche suffered a 2-1 shootout defeat at the hands of Montreal in their last game. Although the Panthers have historically held a 6-3-1 advantage in their last 10 meetings, the Avalanche emerged victorious in the first matchup this season with a 7-4 road win on November 23, 2024. Colorado is favored to win with an opening line of -128, which has since shifted to Colorado -125.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Panthers +107 | Avalanche -125
• Spread: Panthers +1.5 (-240) | Avalanche -1.5 (+195)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 56%.

Florida vs Colorado Stats

Florida Panthers

The Florida Panthers bounced back from a series of recent losses to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins in a shootout on Friday night, improving their season record to 24-14-2. Currently sitting in second place in the Atlantic Division, two points behind Toronto for the top spot, the Panthers are ranked 7th in offense and 19th in defense in the league. With an average of 3.30 goals scored per game and 3.10 goals allowed per contest, Florida also boasts a solid power play success rate of 25% and penalty killing rate of 80.8%. Against Pittsburgh, the game was tied after regulation, with Matthew Tkachuk scoring on the power play before the Panthers ultimately secured the win in the shootout. Goalie Spencer Knight made 29 saves in the victory. Looking to continue their success, Florida is expected to start Sergei Bobrovsky in their upcoming game. For those looking to make the most of the NHL season, the best NHL handicappers are available to help you win big.

Colorado Avalanche Analysis

The Colorado Avalanche earned one point in a shootout loss to Montreal, bringing their season record to 24-15-1 and tying them for third in the Central Division. They are ranked 5th in the league for goals per game, averaging 3.40, but struggle on defense, allowing an average of 3.23 goals per game. The Avalanche have a 23.6% success rate on the power play, ranking 10th in the league, but are tied for 23rd in penalty killing with a 76.9% success rate. In their recent game against Montreal, the Avalanche had a strong defensive showing but were unable to generate their usual offensive output, resulting in a loss. Mackenzie Blackwood made 22 saves in the game. Looking ahead, the Avalanche have a power ranking of 16 and rank 5th in offense, with an average of 3.49 goals per game. Their defense ranks 25th, giving up an average of 3.28 goals per game. In their last three matchups, Florida went 1-2-0 against Colorado. For more NHL picks, be sure to check out our free selections.

Colorado Avalanche Expected to Shine Against Slumping Florida Panthers

The two teams are currently vying for improved positioning within their respective divisions as they prepare to compete. The Panthers recently secured a victory over Pittsburgh in a shootout after experiencing a slight slump of three losses in four games. In contrast, their opponents, the Colorado team, have been in a more stable position with a record of 6-0-1 in their last seven games. This positive trend for Colorado follows a significant trade that brought Blackwood to the team, resulting in a remarkable performance with a 6-1-1 record, a 1.78 GAA, and a .935 save percentage in eight starts. The Panthers, on the other hand, have had a less consistent performance recently. Therefore, the advantage is projected to lean towards Colorado, with Blackwood anticipated to excel in securing a victory against the Panthers.

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