Avalanche vs Maple Leafs Prediction & Odds: Colorado Favored in Marquee Wednesday Matchup
The Colorado Avalanche (-130) visit the Toronto Maple Leafs in a compelling matchup at Scotiabank Arena, with puck drop at 7pm ET on TNT.
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Colorado enters with momentum, going 8-1-1 in their last 10 games while dominating possession metrics (55.74% Corsi For, 55.99% Fenwick For). The Avalanche have won 6 of their last 7 meetings in Toronto.
Goaltending favors Colorado, with Mackenzie Blackwood (2.17 GAA, .919 SV%) likely facing Toronto's Joseph Woll (2.75 GAA) in his first start against the Avs.
The Maple Leafs' defensive struggles (24th in goals against since New Year's, 73% penalty kill) make them vulnerable against Colorado's 5th-ranked offense (3.34 goals per game).
Key Player Props:
- Valeri Nichushkin over 2.5 shots (+115)
- Cale Makar over 0.5 points (-210)
- Auston Matthews anytime goalscorer (+110)
- Nathan MacKinnon anytime goalscorer (+115)
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The Avalanche's extra rest day and recent 7-4 victory over Toronto support backing Colorado on the moneyline. Their high-powered offense, led by MacKinnon's 16 points in 10 games, should capitalize against Toronto's vulnerable defense.
Prediction: Avalanche ML (-130)
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