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Colorado Avalanche Favored to Beat Philadelphia Flyers in Matchup at Wells Fargo Center

The Colorado Avalanche will be facing off against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center, with both teams holding fairly even records. With the puck dropping at 7 PM EST, Colorado enters the game as the betting favorite with a line of -172 that has remained stable. The two teams split their matchups last season, making this game an interesting one to watch for fans and bettors alike.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Avalanche -172 | Flyers +147
• Spread: Avalanche -1.5 (+140) | Flyers +1.5 (-162)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 63%.

Colorado vs Philadelphia Stats

Colorado Avalanche

In their last game, the Colorado Avalanche were the favorite but ended up losing 5-2 to the Washington Capitals. Parker Kelly and Nikolai Kovalenko scored goals, while Justus Annunen allowed three goals on six shots before being pulled in the second period. Trent Miner replaced Annunen and stopped 12 of 13 shots faced. Despite a strong offense, the Avalanche have struggled with goaltending this season, ranking 30th in goals against per game. Alexandar Georgiev is dealing with an injury and may not play in the next game. Colorado ranks 13th in offense, scoring an average of 3.39 goals per game, but ranks last in defense, allowing an average of 3.78 goals against per game. Overall, the Avalanche have a record of 9-9 this season and are ranked 10th in power rankings.

Philadelphia Flyers Analysis

In their recent game, the Philadelphia Flyers had an odds of -110 and defeated the Buffalo Sabres 5-2, with Travis Konecny scoring twice, Travis Sanheim and Egor Zamula each scoring a goal and Anthony Richard and Matvei Michkov each recording two assists. Ivan Fedotov made 23 saves out of 25 shots faced. Despite their recent victory, the Flyers have struggled offensively this season, scoring three or fewer goals in six of their last 10 games and ranking 19th in goals per game and 25th in shots per game. On the defensive end, the team has performed well but goaltending has been a weak point, as they rank 28th in goals against per game. Key players like Travis Konecny lead the team in scoring with 22 points. Goalies like Samuel Ersson, Ivan Fedotov, and Aleksei Kolosov have had mixed performances this season. The Flyers currently have a power ranking of 30, rank 19th in offense, 29th in defense, and hold an overall record of 8-8-2. In their recent matchups, Colorado went 1-2-0 against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Colorado Avalanche Expected to Dominate Philadelphia Flyers in Upcoming Matchup

The Colorado Avalanche has demonstrated superiority over the Philadelphia Flyers in recent matchups, boasting a 7-3-0 record in their last 10 meetings. Colorado's offense has been particularly strong this season, with three or more goals scored in five of their last 10 games. The Avalanche currently ranks ninth in goals per game and 12th in shots per game, led by top performers Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen. In contrast, Philadelphia's offense has struggled, scoring three or fewer goals in six of their last 10 games. The Flyers rank 19th in goals per game and 25th in shots per game. Based on these statistics, it is predicted that the Avalanche will win by a margin of two or more goals. To capitalize on this prediction, it is recommended to bet the puck line (-1.5) and place your bet on Colorado.

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