The Vancouver Canucks (37-14-6) travel to face off against the Colorado Avalanche (34-18-4) on Tuesday, February 20th. This game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver and televised on ESPN+. The Avalanche are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Canucks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Wild. Puck drop is set for 9:00 ET.

Canucks vs Avalanche

The Vancouver Canucks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Heading into tonight’s game, the Canucks are sitting in first place in the Western Conference with an overall record of 37-14-6. In the Pacific Division, Vancouver is also in first place with a record of 9-4.

Over their last ten games, the Canucks have gone 5-5 and have dropped two straight games. On the road this season, Vancouver is 18-9-4, and as the underdog, they have gone 13-5-3.

On the season, Vancouver’s puck line record sits at 35-22, and they have gone 3-7 against the puck line in their last ten games. Overall, the Canucks have 25 wins by multiple goals compared to just nine losses by more than one goal.

As the underdog, Vancouver has gone 17-4 against the puck line, and they have gone just 1-4 against the puck line in their last five road games. In their last ten games on the road, the Canucks have gone just 4-6 against the puck line.

Coming off a 10-7 loss on the road to the Wild, the Canucks are hoping to bounce back today. Facing off against the Wild’s defense, the Canucks offense scored in all three periods. Of Vancouver’s seven goals, one were scored while in power play situations. Their game ended with 24 shots on goal and three giveaways.

Vancouver took a loss against the puck line, going into the game as the favorites with a -1.5-point advantage. The teams surpassed the over/under line, which was set at 6 goals, with a combined total of 17 goals.

The Colorado Avalanche Are Coming Off A Win

At home this season, the Avalanche have been dominant, going 21-5-0, and they have won five straight games at home. Against Western Conference opponents, the Avalanche are 21-11 this season. In the Central Division, Colorado is in second place with a record of 8-7.

Overall, the Avalanche have gone 34-18-4 this season, and they have 72 points, which puts them in third place in the Western Conference. Over their last ten games, Colorado has gone 5-5, and their record over their last five games is 2-3. As the favorite, the Avalanche have gone 31-12-4 this season.

At home this season, the Avalanche have a puck line record of 16-10, and their average scoring margin is +1.6 goals per game. So far, Colorado has gone 23-24 against the puck line when favored, and they have 25 wins by multiple goals.

Overall, the team’s puck line record is 26-30, and their average scoring margin is +.5 goals per game. In their last ten games at home, the Avalanche have gone 6-4 against the puck line.

In their recent matchup, the Avalanche hosted the Coyotes and came away with a 4-3 victory. Offensively, the Avalanche’s offense scored in each period against the Coyotes. In the game, Colorado managed to score all four goals at even strength. They concluded with 37 shots on goal and committed 4 turnovers.

Although Colorado secured a straight-up win, they did not cover the puck line, as they were favored by -1.5. The combined total of 7 goals exceeded the over/under line, which was set at 6.5 goals for the game.

Vancouver Offense Breakdown

In terms of their offensive performance, the Canucks are averaging 3.7 goals per game this season, putting them in the 1st spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 23rd in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Canucks offense is 8th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 18th in the NHL.

The Canucks’ over/under record this season is 33-21-3. For the season, they have had 34 games that surpassed this game’s over/under line of 6.5. Overall, their games are averaging6.5 goals per game.

Avalanche Offense Breakdown

On the offensive side, the Avalanche are scoring an 3.7 goals per game this season, ranking 3rd in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 4th in the league. So far this year, the Avalanche are 22-10 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 10-7 in games with fewer shots on goal.

This season, the over/under record for the Avalanche’s is 34-20-2. Over the course of the season, they have had 34 games that exceeded the over/under line of 6.5. On average, their games are averaging 7 goals per game.

Vancouver Team Defense

In terms of defense, the Canucks head into the game ranked 11th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.7 shots per game against Vancouver. So far, they are 2nd in shutouts, achieving 6 shutouts.

Colorado Team Defense

In terms of defense, the Avalanche head into the game ranked 19th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.3 shots per game against Colorado. So far, they are 23rd in shutouts, achieving 2 shutouts.

Canucks vs Avalanche Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the Canucks have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 3 goals per game in these contests.
• Across their last five home contests, Colorado has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 5-0, while averaging 4 goals per game.
• Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Avalanche have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 1-4.
• In their last five contests as the favorite, Vancouver has a poor record vs the puck line going 2-3. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-2.

Canucks vs Avalanche Prediction

For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Avalanche to pick up on a win over the Canucks at home. With the moneyline sitting at -150, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Avalanche straight-up.

For a puck line prediction, our preference is the Avalanche to secure a win and cover. Anticipate the Avalanche to win this one by multiple goals over the Canucks.

For those assessing the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will stay below that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the under.

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