Following their 3-2 shootout victory over the Penguins, the Panthers head to Denver, CO to take on the Avalanche at 9:00 p.m. ET. With Colorado listed as a home favorite and the total sitting at 6.5, what’s the best bet in tonight’s Panthers vs. Avalanche matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Florida Panthers (+105) at Colorado Avalanche (-125); o/u 6.5
9:00 p.m. ET, Monday, January 6, 2025
Ball Arena, Denver, CO
TV: ESPN+
Panthers vs. Avalanche Public Betting: Bettors Backing Colorado
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 59% of bets are on the Avalanche moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided to get the most up-to-date public betting information.
Reinhart produces assist in shootout win
Sam Reinhart produced an assist, two hits, two blocked shots and four PIM in Friday’s 3-2 shootout win over the Penguins. Reinhart’s offense had run a little cold recently — his helper Friday ended a four-game slump. Prior to that dry spell, he had gotten on the scoresheet in seven of the previous nine contests. The 29-year-old forward is up to 22 goals, 24 helpers, 94 shots on net, 51 hits, 33 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating over 40 appearances. While he doesn’t have the same goal-scoring numbers as last year, he’s tracking toward at least matching his 94-point regular season.
Makar provides power-play helper in loss
Cale Makar had a power-play assist, one shot on net, three blocks and one hit in Saturday’s 2-1 shootout loss to Montreal. Colorado’s big dogs combined for the team’s lone goal. Makar picked up the secondary assist before Nathan MacKinnon set up Mikko Rantanen midway through the first period. Makar has points (two goals, two assists) in three consecutive outings. Both he and MacKinnon have heated up since the beginning of December, which coincided with the Avalanche’s best stretch of the season. Makar has 17 points while MacKinnon has 22 over the last 15 games, during which the Avs are 11-4-0.
Panthers vs. Avalanche Betting Trends:
Florida is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Florida’s last 7 games
Colorado is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado’s last 5 games when playing at home against Florida
Panthers vs. Avalanche Betting Prediction
I’m jumping on an opportunity to take the Panthers as an underdog. They’re 6-4 over their last 10 games overall and have won six out of their last 10 meetings with the Avalanche as well. The Aves have been hot of late (7-2-0-1 over their last 10 games), but they were just held to one goal by the Habs in a 2-1 home loss.
Panthers vs. Avalanche Prediction: Florida Panthers +105