Ducks at Avalanche 3/15/19 - NHL Hockey O/U Pick & Betting Odds
Anaheim Ducks vs. Colorado Avalanche
NHL: 9:05 PM ET
Mar. 15, 2019
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : Colorado -180 O.U 5.5
The Colorado Avalanche have won 7 of their last 12 games. A big key for the Colorado Avalanche has been their strong play in their own zone. Thanks to solid defense and great goaltending, the Colorado Avalanche have allowed 2.2 goals per game their last 12 games.
The Anaheim Ducks entered Thursday having won 4 of their last 6 games and they have allowed 2 or less goals in all 4 wins. However, a problem for the Anaheim Ducks is that their offensive production has slowed down and they may find things particularly tough considering the way the Colorado Avalanche have been playing in their own zone.
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The Anaheim Ducks entered Thursday having been held to 3 or less goals in 9 of their last 11 games. The Colorado Avalanche have been held to an average of only 1.6 goals per game in their last 5 games.
In terms of special teams play, the Colorado Avalanche have struggled on the power play at home - just 5 for 42 their last 13 games at home. The Colorado Avalanche penalty kill has killed off 9 of their opponents 10 power plays in their last 4 home games.
Recent Betting Trends:
Anaheim entered Thursday 9-15 this season in a road game where where the total is 5.5
Ducks O/U entered Thursday is 6-18 this season in a road game where where the total is 5.5
Anaheim entered Thursday O/U is 8-23 this season when playing against a team with a losing record
Colorado is 0-5 this season when playing with 3 or more days rest
Avalanche O/U is 9-4 this season after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game
Colorado O/U is 4-0 this season after 3 or more consecutive unders
Free Betting Pick: UNDER 5.5 in Colorado
The Anaheim Ducks, entering Thursday, have been held without a power play goal in 7 of their last 11 games. .
With consideration to all of the above factors, goals are likely to be few and far between in this one and the best bet (value) is to take the UNDER based on a projected final score of Colorado Avalanche 2, Anaheim Ducks 1