Vancouver Canucks at Colorado Avalanche - 3/23/22 NHL Picks and Prediction

Colorado Avalanche (45-13-5) vs Vancouver Canucks (30-26-8)

Game Info: Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 9:30 pm (Ball Arena)

Betting Odds: Colorado Avalanche -240 / Vancouver Canucks +214 --- Over/Under: 6 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Colorado Avalanche host the Vancouver Canucks in Wednesday NHL Action.

The Vancouver Canucks come into this road contest with an overall record of 30-26-8. Through 64 games, the Canucks are 5th in the Pacific Division. On the season, they have found the net 183 times, good for a rank of 20th among NHL teams. Heading into the game, Vancouver is the 15th ranked defensive team, allowing opponents to score at an average rate of 2.86 goals per game. So far, the Canucks have a strength of schedule rating of 17th in the league. When diving into their opponent-adjusted scoring margin, they come into this game as the 19th ranked team in the NHL.

The Colorado Avalanche get set to host the Vancouver Canucks with an overall record of 45-13-5. This mark places them 1st in the Central division. Through 63 games, the Avalanche have scored 244 goals, giving them an average of 3.83. This output gives them a rank of 2nd among NHL teams. On defense, Colorado is the 9th ranked unit, giving up 2.76 goals per contest. So far, the Avalanche have played the easiest schedule in the league. And, when taking into account Colorado's scoring margin relative to the quality of their competition, they come in with a power ranking of 3rd in the NHL.

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Through 62 games, the Vancouver Canucks goal and overall scoring leader is J.T. Miller with 75 points. He has reached his mark of 25 goals, on a shooting percentage of 16.0%. So far, 24.0% of his goals have come during power play time. Behind him is Quinn Hughes, who has 46 assists to go along with his 5 goals. While on the ice, his offensive production has led to a plus-minus rating of +11.0. Vancouver's top goalie is Thatcher Demko, who is giving up an average of 2.68 goals per game. In his 52 games played, he has turned in 27 quality starts, giving him a quality start percentage above the league average.

Through 60 games, the Colorado Avalanche's goal and overall scoring leader is Mikko Rantanen, with 75 points. He has reached his mark of 31 goals, on a shooting percentage of 14.8%. So far, 45.0% of his goals have come during power play time. Behind him is Nazem Kadri, who has 52 assists to go along with his 23 goals. While on the ice, his offensive production has led to a plus-minus rating of +17. Colorado's top goalie is Darcy Kuemper, who is giving up an average of 2.4 goals per game.In his 44 games played, he has turned in 26 quality starts, giving him a quality start percentage above the league average.

In Vancouver's 64 games, the over has hit in over half of their games, going 33-31. So far, taking the over when the Canucks are playing away from home has been a good bet with an over-under record of 20-12.On the season, 52.0% of Vancouver's games have gone for at least 6 goals or more, with 51.0% of the scoring coming from the Canucks. In Colorado's 63 games, the over has hit in over half of their games, going 36-25-2. So far, taking the over when the Avalanche are playing at home, has been a good bet with an over-under record of 17-13-1. On the season, 63.0% of Colorado's games have gone for at least 6 goals or more, with 57% of the scoring coming from the Avalanche. With a line set at 6 goals, I see this game surpassing that line. I recommend taking the over.

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