Pittsburgh Penguins vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Tips - NHL Predictions and Best Bets
The article provides expert betting tips for the Colorado Avalanche vs Pittsburgh Penguins NHL matchup. Colorado is favored to cover the -1.5 puck line, based on their high-scoring offense and Pittsburgh's recent defensive struggles and injuries. Nathan MacKinnon is also tipped to record over 1.5 points, having achieved this in five of seven games. Despite the Penguins' strong penalty kill, their even-strength issues and recent poor form make Colorado the recommended pick.
- Colorado Avalanche are favored to cover the -1.5 puck line due to their high-scoring offense.
- Nathan MacKinnon is recommended to score 2+ points, a mark he’s hit in five of seven games.
- Pittsburgh Penguins’ defensive injuries and recent form enhance Colorado’s advantage.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Colorado Avalanche Expert Betting Tips
Our main bet is Colorado Avalanche -1.5 on the puck line, while we're also backing Nathan MacKinnon over 1.5 points.
- Pittsburgh Penguins vs Colorado Avalanche Expert Betting Tips
- Key Stats
- Pittsburgh Penguins Recent Form
- Colorado Avalanche Recent Form
Colorado Avalanche host Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday, 16 October, with the home side looking to continue their impressive attacking form.
Colorado have been one of the NHL's most dangerous attacking teams, averaging 4.43 goals per game through their opening seven matches. Three of their four victories have come by at least four goals, suggesting the Avalanche are capable of covering the puck line when they win.
Pittsburgh, meanwhile, have struggled defensively, conceding 17 goals across their last five games. The Penguins have also been dealing with injuries on defence, which could create further opportunities for Colorado's high-powered attack.
Key Stats
- Colorado are averaging 4.43 goals per game, tied for the highest scoring rate in the NHL.
- The Avalanche have scored first in six of seven games, while Pittsburgh have conceded 17 goals across their last five.
- Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least two points in five of seven games, collecting 12 points and 29 shots on goal.
Pittsburgh Penguins Recent Form
Pittsburgh have won just one of their last five games, losing three in regulation and another in overtime.
Their latest defeat was a 5-3 loss to Chicago, despite Sidney Crosby scoring twice. Goaltending has been a concern, with Arturs Silovs recording an .885 save percentage, while injuries to Ryan Graves and Trevor van Riemsdyk have reduced their defensive options.
The Penguins have maintained a strong penalty kill, operating at 89.5%, but will need a significant improvement at even strength to contain Colorado.
Colorado Avalanche Recent Form
Colorado have won four of their opening seven games, with their attacking performances standing out.
The Avalanche have scored 31 goals, including victories by 8-4, 6-1 and 7-3, and are averaging 30.6 shots per game while allowing just 25.1.
MacKinnon has led the attack with 12 points in seven appearances. Although he was held scoreless in Colorado's latest game against Dallas, he has recorded multiple points in five of his seven outings.
Colorado have also taken three points from their recent two-game series against Dallas, winning the first meeting before losing the second in a shootout.
Verdict
We are taking Colorado on the puckline with Nathan MacKinnon to bounce back from a 0 point effort last start.
Colorado -1.5
Puckline
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