Florida Panthers vs Colorado Avalanche Preview
The Avalanche and Panthers are set to face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Panthers will host the game at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, FL.
The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Panthers as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals. Check out BetCoco for Florida Panthers – Colorado Avalanche odds
Florida Panthers vs Colorado Avalanche Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over the last three times that the Panthers have hosted the Avalanche, they have gone 2-1. When looking at the last three head-to-head matchups between the Avalanche and Panthers, only 1 point per game has separated the teams, with the Panthers going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road games, Colorado has an puck line record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- When looking at their past three matchups at home, Florida has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Panthers have a straight up record of 5-5. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 8-2.
- Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, Colorado has an puck line mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
Florida Panthers vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction
On the season, the Avalanche are 32-16-4 and sit in 3rd place in the Western Conference. In the Central Division, Colorado is in 2nd place and has gone 7-7 in divisional games. Over their last ten games, the Avalanche have gone 5-5, and they have lost their last two games.
When playing on the road, Colorado has gone 12-11-4 this season. As the underdog, the Avalanche have gone 3-4-0, and they have lost their last two games when not favored. Against other Western Conference teams, Colorado has gone 20-11 on the season.
On the offensive side, the Avalanche are scoring an 3.7 goals per game this season, ranking 1st in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 3rd in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Avalanche offense is 3rd in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 8th in the NHL.
Heading into this matchup vs. Florida, goalie Alexandar Georgiev has started 42 games in this season. His current record is 27-12, and his save percentage stands at 0.99%.
At home this season, the Panthers have gone 15-8-2, and they have been favored in 41 of their 51 games. In the Eastern Conference, Florida is in 3rd place, and they have gone 16-7 against other teams in the East. Over their last 5 games, the Panthers have gone 4-1, and they have gone 5-5 in their last 10 contests.
So far this year, Florida has gone 32-15-4 overall, and they have 68 points. Against teams in the Atlantic Division, the Panthers have gone 6-4, and they have gone 27-12-2 when favored. At home, Florida has gone 15-8-2, and they have won two straight games when listed as the underdog.
On the offensive side, the Panthers are scoring an 3.2 goals per game this season, ranking 13th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 1st in the league. Coming into the game, the Panthers have a 24-13 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 6-2.
Heading into this matchup vs. Colorado, goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has started 37 games in this season. His current record is 24-10, and his save percentage stands at 0.922%.
According to our analysis, we anticipate the Panthers to win this one with a projected score of 4-2.
Florida Panthers vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Tips
- Take the Panthers on the moneyline
- The Panthers should also cover at -1.5
- Our NHL model projects 6 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Florida Panthers Injury Report
- William Lockwood – Concussion – Questionable
Colorado Avalanche Injury Report
- Valeri Nichushkin – Personal – Out
- Gabriel Landeskog – Knee – Out
- Pavel Francouz – Groin – Out
