Penguins vs. Avalanche Prediction & Odds
The first game of TNT’s Wednesday night double header in the NHL will take place in Denver, CO where the Avalanche will host the Penguins at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Are the Aves too much of a heavy favorite to back on the moneyline?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
027 Pittsburgh Penguins (+140) at 028 Colorado Avalanche (-165); o/u 6.5
8:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Ball Arena, Denver, CO
Penguins vs. Avalanche Public Betting Information
Our NHL Public Betting Information page shows that 77% of public bets are on the Avalanche for this matchup. These public betting figures are subject to change, however, so be sure to click on the link provided to get the most up-to-date NHL public betting information.
Pittsburgh Penguins DFS Spin
Evgeni Malkin earned an assist in Monday’s 2-1 loss to the Senators. Malkin has scored just one goal in his last 11 contests but has racked up 10 helpers over that stretch, including six power-play points. The Russian center needs just six more markers to reach the 30-goal mark for the first time since 2017-18 when he racked up 42.
Colorado Avalanche DFS Spin
Evan Rodrigues has been placed in concussion protocol after getting injured Monday against Chicago, Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette reports. Rodrigues didn’t practice Tuesday and a timetable for his return is unclear. He has supplied 14 goals, 33 points and 168 shots on net in 58 games this season. Denis Malgin replaced Rodrigues on the top line in Monday’s contest and could be primed for an increased role.
Penguins vs. Avalanche NHL Betting Trends
Under is 5-1 in Penguins last 6 overall
Under is 5-1 in Penguins last 6 road games
Under is 4-1 in Avalanche last 5 home games
Under is 23-9-3 in Avalanche last 35 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game
Penguins vs. Avalanche NHL Prediction:
The home team in this series has won six of the last eight meetings between these two teams, while the Aves have won 78 of their last 108 games at Ball Arena. The Avalanche are also 103-42 in their last 145 games coming off a win, are 50-13 in their last 63 games when their opponent scores two goals or less in their previous contest. On the other side, the Penguins have dropped 13 of their last 19 road games, are winless in their last four games overall and are 5-15 in their last 20 games when facing an opponent with a winning record.
NHL BETTING PREDICTION: COLORADO AVALANCHE -165
