Anaheim Ducks vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction NHL Picks 10/18/24

In this article, we will formulate an Anaheim Ducks vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction for this NHL game on Firday, October 18th, at Ball Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Ducks’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Avalanche’s recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Anaheim

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Colorado

-Recent betting trends in games played between Anaheim and Colorado

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Ducks and Avalanche. 

Awful Start for the Avalanche

The Avalanche had a ton of confidence heading into this season, but they have been mostly a disappointment. The Avs have played four games, and they have lost all of them. In the last game against the Boston Bruins, the offense scored three goals, but the defense gave up five goals, and that led to the defeat. Cale Makar did have a strong game finishing with one goal and adding two assists. 

The Avalanche on the season are averaging 3.25 goals, while their defense is giving up 6.25 goals per game. The offense is ranked 14th in the league, while the defense is ranked 32nd. The offense hasn’t been too bad, it’s been the defense that has been so awful and really letting them down. 

Ducks Coming off a Victory

There weren’t many expectations heading into the season, but the Ducks have been good so far this season. In the last game against the Utah Hockey Club, it took overtime, but the Ducks were able to secure a 5-4 victory. Leo Carlsson finished with a goal and an assist. Lukas Dostal started in goal, and he saved 26 of the 30 shots that he faced. The goaltending is going to need to be better here. 

The Ducks are averaging 2.67 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.33 goals per game. The offense is ranked 23rd in the league, while the defense is ranked 7th. In this game the Ducks need the defense to be good. The Ducks will face the Kings and Sharks following this game.

Anaheim Ducks vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction

The Ducks are going to find success in this game. The Avalanche defense has been so awful this season, and it’s going to continue here. The Ducks’ defense has also been good this season, giving up only 2.33 goals per game and the Avalanche’s offense is going to have no issue getting the job done here. This game is going to finish 4-1 or 4-2. Back the Ducks on the money line to cash here.