Colorado Avalanche vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction 4/13/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Colorado Avalanche vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, April 13th, at the Honda Center. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Avalanche’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Ducks’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Colorado

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Anaheim

-Recent betting trends in games played between Colorado and Anaheim

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

Avs on Tired Legs

Not only are the Avalanche on tired legs, but they are also coming off a loss on Saturday against the LA Kings. The offense scored four goals, but the defense gave up five goals, which led to the defeat. The Avalanche scored two goals in the third period, but it wasn’t enough given the damage the defense had let up earlier in the game. Mackenize Blackwood was in goal and he saved 27 of the 32 shots that he faced. Brock Nelson did have a strong game scoring two goals but it wasn’t enough with the defense. 

The Avalanche are averaging 3.32 goals while their deense is giving up 2.83 goals per game. In years past the defense was bad overall, but this year they are actually ranked 11th. Scott Wedgewood is expected to get the start in goal and he sits with a 13-6-2 record and he’s giving up 2.33 goals per game. The Avalanche have won his last two starts. 

Why the Avalanche Will Beat the Ducks

• The Avalanche have won 10 of their last 11 road games following a road loss.
• The Avalanche have covered the puck line in six of their last seven road games following a road loss.
• The Ducks have lost the first period in each of their last four games as underdogs following a road loss.

Can Ducks Bounce Back?

Two games ago the Ducks were able to knock off the Calgary Flames 4-3 but in the last game against the LA Kings, it wasn’t as strong. The Ducks scored only one goal while the defense gave up six goals. Lukas Dostal was in goal and he was awful saving only 23 of the 29 shots that he faced. In this game if they want a chance they are going to need a lot better goaltending or this is going to be a long game. 

The Ducks are averaging 2.64 goals while their defense is giving up 3.19 goals per game. The offense is ranked 28th in the league while the defnese is ranked 23rd. Lukas Dostal will be getting the start for the Ducks. He currently sits with a 23-22-6 record and he’s giving up 3.11 goals per game. 

Total Goal Facts

• Seven of the Ducks’ last eight games as home underdogs against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Five of the Avalanche’s last six night games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last 14 games at Honda Center.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in four of the Avalanche’s last five games as road favorites.

Colorado Avalanche vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction

There are better games to bet on the board, but if you want to bet this one, the play is with the Avalanche. They might be on tired legs, but they are still the better team, and their offense is going to find success again here. Dotal is expected to get the start for the Ducks and in his game he was awful. Scott Wedgewood has been good for the Avalanche, and he’s going to dominate again here. Back the Avalanche.