Colorado Avalanche vs Vancouver Canucks NHL Betting Prediction

NHL Avalanche vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction 2/4/2025

The Colorado Avalanche (31-21-2) travel to face off against the Vancouver Canucks (23-19-11) on Tuesday, February 4th. This game will be played at Rogers Arena in Vancouver and televised on ESPN+. The Canucks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Avalanche are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Predators. Puck drop is set for 10:00 ET.

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The Colorado Avalanche Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

With a 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche now sit at 31-21-2 for the season. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed it over. Entering the game as underdogs on the puck line, Colorado failed to cover.

Colorado took the lead in the second period with a goal from Cale Makar, but the Predators responded with five unanswered goals. Nathan MacKinnon scored the Avalanche’s second goal in the third period, but two empty-netters from Nashville sealed the game.

The Vancouver Canucks Are Coming Off A Win

With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved to 23-19-11 this season. Vancouver was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.

The Sharks scored first, but Vancouver tied it up in the second period. The Canucks took the lead in the third, only for San Jose to even it up again. Pius Suter’s goal with just 26 seconds left secured the win for Vancouver.

Colorado Offense Breakdown

In their 5-2 loss to Nashville, the Avalanche took 30 shots on goal but only found the net twice. Cale Makar opened the scoring with his 5th goal of the season, coming on a power play in the second period. Nathan MacKinnon added his 6th goal, scoring with just 2:17 left in the game.

Makar also picked up his 16th assist on MacKinnon’s goal, while MacKinnon earned his 14th assist on Makar’s earlier goal. The Avalanche were held scoreless in the first period before Makar’s goal at 17:06 in the second.

Canucks Offense Breakdown

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Pius Suter led the way for the Canucks with two goals, including his third and fourth of the season. He scored at the 5:19 mark in the second period and again with just 26 seconds left in the game. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season, which came at 4:22 in the third period.

Vancouver took 27 shots on goal and recorded 25 giveaways. The Canucks were held scoreless in the first period before Suter got them on the board in the second.

Colorado Team Defense

Defensively, the Avalanche struggled late, giving up five goals to Nashville, including two empty-netters. Justus Annunen made 21 saves with an 87.5% save percentage. After taking a 1-0 lead, Colorado allowed three straight goals, and two more after making it 3-2.

Vancouver Team Defense

Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, helping the Canucks secure a 3-2 win over the Sharks. Defensively, Vancouver recorded 5 takeaways and 24 hits. The Canucks will look to tighten up, as the Sharks scored the first goal and tied the game at 2-2 with just 1:17 left in the 3rd period.

Avalanche vs Canucks Trends

  • Although Colorado has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 1-2. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.
  • In their last three games at home, the Canucks have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
  • The last ten games that Vancouver was the underdog, they have an puck line mark of 5-5 while going 5-5 straight up.
  • As the betting favorite, the Avalanche have an puck line record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.

Avalanche vs Canucks Prediction

When it comes to a moneyline wager, I’m going with the Canucks to defeat the Avalanche while playing at home. Given the current moneyline odds at +116, I’m placing a wager on the Canucks to win outright.

If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Canucks winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Canucks straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.


All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!


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