Colorado Avalanche vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction NHL Picks 12/5/24

In this article, we will formulate a Colorado Avalanche vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, December 5th, at PC Arena.  To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Avalanche’s recent form and recent player performance 

-The Hurricanes’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Colorado

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Carolina

-Recent betting trends in games played between Colorado and Carolina

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

Hurricanes Look to Bounce Back

The Hurricanes in the last game faced off against the Seattle Kraken and they ended up losing 4-2. Martin Necas had a strong game, scoring a goal and adding an assist. Pytor Kochetkov saved 24 of the 28 shots that he faced. The Hurricanes are going to need the defense to be strong here or this is going to be a long game. The Hurricanes are averaging 3.72 goals while their defense is giving up 2.92 goals per game. The offense is ranked 3rd in the league while the defense is ranked 11th. Jonathan Drouin is dealing with an upper-body injury and he’s questionable for this game. 

Avalanche Coming off a Win

The Avalanche in the last game faced off against the Buffalo Sabres and they were able to secure the 5-4 victory. Nathan Mackinnon had a huge game putting up two goals and adding an assist. The Avalanche actually fell behind 4-0 at the end of the first period but they fought back and ended up securing the win. The Avs overall this season is averaging 3.27 goals while their defense is giving up 3.73 goals per game. The offense is ranked 10th in the league while the defense is ranked 31st. 

Why the Avalanche Will Beat the Hurricanes

• The underdogs have won four of the last five games between the Avalanche and Hurricanes at Lenovo Center.
• The Hurricanes have lost four of their last six games as favorites.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in five of the Hurricanes’ last six games.
• The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five night games.
• The Hurricanes have lost the second period in four of their last five games as favorite

Colorado Avalanche vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction

Give me the Avalanche here against the underdogs. The Avalanche fell behind in the last game, but they aren’t going to do that here. The Avalanche are still averaging 3.27 goals, and they have confidence in their offensive zone. Look for the Avalanche to score at least four goals and that is going to be enough for them to get the job done. Back the Avalance on the money line to cash.