Avalanche vs. Canucks Prediction & Picks - December 16

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The Colorado Avalanche (18-14), winners of three straight road games, visit the Vancouver Canucks (15-9-5) at Rogers Arena on Monday at 10:30 PM ET on ESPN+.

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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we expect to emerge victorious in Monday's hockey contest.

Over the last 10 contests, the Canucks have gone 5-3-2 while scoring 32 total goals (eight power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 32.0%). They have given up 29 goals.

Avalanche vs. Canucks Predictions for Monday

Our computer projection model for this encounter predicts a final result of Canucks 4, Avalanche 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Canucks (+121)
  • Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.6 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)

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Avalanche Splits and Trends

  • The Avalanche are 3-0-3 in overtime matchups as part of an 18-14 overall record.
  • Colorado is 8-1-0 (16 points) in its nine games decided by one goal.
  • In the three games this season the Avalanche registered only one goal, they've finished 1-2-0 (two points).
  • Colorado has taken four points from the eight games this season when it scored two goals (2-6-0 record).
  • The Avalanche have scored at least three goals in 20 games (15-5-0, 30 points).
  • In the 13 games when Colorado has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 7-6-0 record (14 points).
  • When it has outshot its opponent, Colorado is 9-7-0 (18 points).
  • The Avalanche have been outshot by opponents 12 times, and went 7-5-0 (14 points).

Canucks Splits and Trends

  • The Canucks have a 15-9-5 record this season and are 3-5-8 in contests that have required overtime.
  • Vancouver has earned 16 points (6-2-4) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Canucks registered just one goal in two games and they lost both times.
  • When Vancouver has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned four points (1-2-2 record).
  • The Canucks have earned 31 points in their 21 games with three or more goals scored.
  • Vancouver has scored a single power-play goal in 14 games this season and has registered 20 points from those matchups.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Vancouver has posted a record of 8-2-1 (17 points).
  • The Canucks' opponents have had more shots in 17 games. The Canucks finished 7-7-3 in those contests (17 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Avalanche Rank Avalanche AVG Canucks AVG Canucks Rank
8th 3.31 Goals Scored 3.21 12th
29th 3.47 Goals Allowed 3.14 21st
14th 29.2 Shots 26.2 28th
5th 26.8 Shots Allowed 28.3 14th
9th 23.96% Power Play % 23.81% 10th
25th 74.7% Penalty Kill % 79.55% 15th

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