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Colorado Avalanche Set to Face Off Against Anaheim Ducks in Western Conference Showdown

The Colorado Avalanche will face off against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA, on Sunday night in a Western Conference showdown with the puck drop set for 10:00 PM ET. The Avs are looking to sweep a three-game regular-season series over the Ducks, having already won the previous two matchups. The betting favorite for this game is Colorado, opening at -115 and currently sitting at -135. Stay tuned for our prediction on this Colorado vs. Anaheim matchup, one of our NHL picks for Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Avalanche -135 | Mighty Ducks +116
• Spread: Avalanche -1.5 (+180) | Mighty Ducks +1.5 (-210)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 57%.

Colorado vs Anaheim Stats

Colorado Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche faced off against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday afternoon, hoping to rebound after a recent loss to the Vancouver Canucks. Despite outshooting the Canucks in their previous game, the Avalanche struggled to capitalize on their offensive opportunities and fell short. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood had a tough outing, giving up three goals on 29 shots. Looking ahead, Blackwood was expected to start in goal against the Kings, while Scott Wedgewood was slated to start in the next game against the Ducks. Despite their recent struggles, the Avalanche have a record of 48-29-4 this season and are ranked 17th in power rankings, with strong offensive and defensive capabilities.

Anaheim Mighty Ducks Analysis

The Anaheim Ducks have been eliminated from playoff contention, but have shown improvement in their recent games, winning five of their last nine overall and going undefeated in three consecutive home games. However, a recent 6-1 road loss to the LA Kings halted their winning streak at two. Cutter Gauthier scored his 20th goal of the season in the loss, but the Ducks struggled on the power play and penalty kill, going 0-for-4 and allowing three goals on six penalty kill opportunities. Goalie Lukas Dostal is expected to start in the upcoming game against the Colorado Avalanche, as John Gibson has been dealing with injuries. The Ducks have a power ranking of 31 and are ranked #27 for offense and #23 for defense. In their last three matchups, the Ducks have gone 2-0-1 against the Avalanche.

Ducks' Strong Home Performance and Avs' Playoff Preparations Set Stage for Competitive Matchup

In the upcoming game between the Ducks and the Avs, the Ducks have shown strong performance in their recent home games, having won their previous three matchups. The Avs, currently securing the third spot in the Central Division, may rest some key players in preparation for the playoffs. Despite concerns about Lukas Dostal's form, the absence of key players like Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, Josh Manson, and Jonathan Drouin from the Avs lineup could offer an opportunity for the Ducks to capitalize. Therefore, considering these factors and the potential for a competitive game, it may be advantageous to consider the Ducks at favorable odds.

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