New Jersey Devils at Colorado Avalanche 3/17/19 - NHL Betting Odds & Picks
New Jersey Devils vs. Colorado Avalanche
NHL: 3:00 PM EST
Mar. 17, 2019
TV: ALT
Latest Odds : COL -215 Total 6
The Devils have been playing all over the place on the season, but the Devils have really not been able to play that good since the start of the season. The Devils did put together a couple of wins here recently and that is something the Devils can build upon, but the problem for the Devils is the fact the team has ended up winning those games against a couple of teams that have struggled as well.
The Devils are coming into this game with an offense that has scored 2.81 goals a game, but have given up 3.36 goals a game on the year. The Devils have converted on the power play at 17.9% on the season, but have killed off 83.7% of the opponents power plays.
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With the Avalanche they are only a point over the Blackhawks for dead last in the Central Division. What does not help the Avalanche out on the year is the fact the Avalanche have not really been able to win a lot of the games lately and that is going to make a difference for the Avalanche in this game as the team did drop one of those games against the Ducks.
On the season the Avalanche have been able to score a total of 3.17 goals a game, but the defense is giving up 3.13 goals a game on the season. The Avalanche have ended up converting on the power play at 22.5%, but have killed off 77.1% of the opponents power plays on the season.
Recent Betting Trends:
Devils are 39-19 in their last 58 games as a favorite.
Avalanche are 10-4 in their last 14 games as a home favorite of -201 or greater.
Under is 4-1 in Devils last 5 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Avalanche last 6 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Free Betting Pick: Under 6
The Avalanche are going to come into this game playing great hockey and will be able to pull off a decent win here as the Devils struggles offensively coupled with the horrible defense will be a major issue for the Devils. Final Score, Colorado Avalanche win 3-1.