Pittsburgh Penguins vs Colorado Avalanche Predictions Today
Colorado will beat Pittsburgh, with a projected score of Colorado Avalanche 4, Pittsburgh Penguins 3, behind the Avalanche’s stronger early scoring production and Nathan MacKinnon’s 12 points through seven games. Colorado’s demanding schedule makes the margin less convincing than the winner. Neither the supplied puck line nor the 6.5 total offers a strong enough edge for an actionable wager.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Colorado Avalanche prediction and best bet
Colorado is the pick in this October 16 NHL matchup, the teams’ first meeting of the 2026-27 season. The Avalanche have scored seven more goals than Pittsburgh through seven games while allowing the same number. That offensive separation supports a home win, with MacKinnon leading Colorado’s attack.
The official betting recommendation is Pass. A projected one-goal Colorado victory makes Pittsburgh’s puck line worth examining, but a score forecast alone is not enough to justify paying -135. Colorado’s offensive advantage also leaves a credible path to a wider margin.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game time: Friday, October 16, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. ET.
Venue: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.
Television: SportsNet Pittsburgh, Altitude Sports and KTVD are listed as outlets.
Records: Colorado is 4-2-1 with nine points and a 2-1-1 home record. Pittsburgh is 3-3-1 with seven points and a 1-2-1 road record.
Projected goaltenders: Arturs Silovs for Pittsburgh and Mackenzie Blackwood for Colorado. Neither is confirmed.
SportsJaw moneyline: Pittsburgh +183; Colorado -210. Puck line: Pittsburgh +1.5 (-135); Colorado -1.5 (+117). Total: Over 6.5 (-118); Under 6.5 (+102).