Colorado Avalanche (24-15-1) vs Florida Panthers (24-14-2)
Game Info: Monday, January 6, 2025 at 9:00 pm (Ball Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Colorado Avalanche -130 / Florida Panthers +110 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate a Florida Panthers vs Colorado Avalanche prediction for this NHL game on Monday, January 6th at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers are 24-14-2 this year after they defeated the Penguins in a shootout by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Florida led 1-0 and 2-1, but they couldn’t hang onto the lead, before picking up the win in the shootout. The Panthers outshot Pittsburgh by a total of 33-31, won 51.7% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Florida got goals from Tkachuk and Forsling, while Knight stopped 29 out of 31 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Panthers lost to the Hurricanes by a score of 3-1 but did beat the Rangers by a score of 5-3 before that. Florida has lost three of their last five games and they are currently second in the Atlantic standings with 50 points. Florida has scored 3.30 goals per game and they have allowed 3.10 goals against per game, while also going 25% on the power play and 80.8% on the penalty kill this season. Sam Reinhart has led Florida with 22 goals, 24 assists, and 94 shots on goal, while Matthew Tkachuk has added 14 goals, 22 assists, and 99 shots on goal. Sergei Bobrovsky is 17-8-1 with a 2.79 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this year.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
The Colorado Avalanche are 24-15-1 this season after they lost to Montreal in a shootout by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Colorado led 1-0 in the first period, but they allowed Montreal to tie the game in the third, before losing in the shootout. The Avalanche recorded 23 shots on goal, won 45.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. Colorado got their lone goal from Rantanen, while Blackwood stopped 22 out of 23 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Avalanche defeated the Sabres by a score of 6-5 and the Jets by a score of 5-2. Colorado has won six of their last seven games and they are currently tied for third in the Central standings with 49 points. Colorado has scored 3.40 goals per game and they have allowed 3.23 goals against per game, while also going 23.6% on the power play and 76.9% on the penalty kill this season. Nathan MacKinnon has led Colorado with 14 goals, 51 assists, and 153 shots on goal, while Mikko Rantanen has added 23 goals, 34 assists, and 114 shots on goal. Mackenzie Blackwood is 6-1-1 with a 1.78 goals against average and a .935 save percentage for the Avs this year.
Why the Avalanche will beat the Panthers
- The Avalanche have won six of their last seven games.
- The Panthers have lost 10 of their last 12 games following a shootout win.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 11 night games following a shootout win.
- The Avalanche have covered the puck line in four of their last five games as favorites after coming off overtime.
- The Panthers have lost the second period in five of their last six games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Panthers’ last five games as road underdogs following a home win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Five of the Avalanche’s last six home games following a shootout loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last five games between the Panthers and Avalanche.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 15 of the Panthers’ last 16 games following a shootout win.
Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts
- Mikko Rantanen has scored a goal in each of the Avalanche’s last four games as favorites.
- Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least one point in each of the Avalanche’s last 17 home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least one assist in 15 of the Avalanche’s last 16 games against Atlantic Division opponents at Ball Arena.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Sam Reinhart has recorded at least one point in each of the Panthers’ last nine games against Central Division opponents.
- Aleksander Barkov has recorded at least one assist in each of his last seven Monday road appearances.
- Sam Reinhart has scored at least one goal in each of the Panthers’ last nine Monday night road games.
Florida Panthers vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction
Colorado comes into this matchup after having their winning streak snapped last time out, but they will be back at home here. The Avalanche are 11-8-1 at home this year, while the Panthers are 12-6-1 on the road. Florida has struggled over the last few games, as they have lost three of their last five games, but they have been very solid on the road. This should be a great game between two Stanley Cup contenders, but I am taking Colorado in this game. The Avalanche have been outstanding on defense and I think that will be the difference here.