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Anaheim vs. Colorado: NHL Match Prediction
On December 21, Anaheim will play at home again, where they will try to continue their winning streak. This time, the team will face a very serious opponent in the person of Colorado. Will the Ducks be able to cling to points? You will find the answer to this question and many others in our forecast, which also contains the most relevant bets
Command Analysis
Anaheim Ducks
USACurrent form
Anaheim still managed to successfully complete the four-game road series, but overall it was far from successful and began with a series of defeats. They managed to cling to one point only in a duel with an opponent of their level in the person of Montreal, suffering an offensive defeat in overtime (1:2). There were also some defeats, the Ducks were unable to give a worthy rebuff to Ottawa due to lapses in defense and conceded as many as five goals (1:5). This time, goalie Gibson showed his worst side, reflecting only 85% of the shots. Then the team fought with a much more powerful competitor in the person of Toronto, and lost again (2:3).
Cronin team managed to break the losing streak in the match with Columbus, snatching a victory in overtime with a score of 4:3. This time Gibson played much more reliably, and forward Killorn also made a big contribution to the success, scoring twice and giving an assist. The Ducks were able to consolidate their success already at home, where they met with the leader of the Eastern Conference, Winnipeg, and unexpectedly won (3:2). It is still worth noting that the team, due to a long decline, is already lagging far behind and is currently only in 13th place in the Western Conference standings, with 28 points.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Anaheim infirmary remains unchanged. The team continues to play without Susanek and Zegras.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Anaheim scores 2.4 goals per game.
The club main problem remains its terrible attacking play.
- The Ducks converted just 15% of their power play attempts.
Due to low activity in the opponent zone, the team cannot take advantage of the numerical superiority.
Colorado Avalanche
USACurrent form
Colorado has been having problems quite often lately. The team played at home, where it was unable to give a worthy rebuff to the obvious underdog Utah, suffering a crushing defeat with a score of 1:4. Goalie Wedgwood did not show his best, reflecting only 84% of the shots. But in the second home match, the Avalanche left Nashville no chance, defeating it with a difference of three goals (5:2). Once again, the top five players distinguished themselves, and in particular, MacKinnon and Rantanen deserve praise, having scored three points each.
The club then went on an away trip, where they met with Vancouver and again failed to show their attacking potential to the fullest, which led to a defeat (1:3). The only goal was scored by Nichushkin, although the team created a lot of chances. As expected, the Avalanche were quickly able to rehabilitate themselves in front of the fans and confidently beat San Jose with a score of 4:2. Rantanen and MacKinnon again distinguished themselves with effective actions. Due to unstable results, the team continues to be in eighth place in the Western Conference standings, with 38 points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Colorado continues to have major roster problems. Six players will be out of the upcoming game: Drouin, Kylington, Landeskog, Munson, Pullman and Wood.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Colorado allows 3.4 goals per game.
The team has been experiencing defensive problems throughout the regular season.
- The Avalanche converted 24% of their power play attempts.
However, the team can boast of a very confident attacking game, due to which it consistently punishes opponents for breaking the rules.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Colorado
Colorado opened the scoring in four of the five head-to-head games
1.61Goal in each period bet - yes
In five of the six head-to-head matches, the teams scored a goal in each period.
1.45Tip and bets
Colorado is the clear favorite in the upcoming match, for which there are many reasons. Firstly, the team is head and shoulders above its opponent in all respects and has been proving this throughout the season. Secondly, the Avalanche often easily deal with outsiders. It is also worth noting that the Avalanche have been successful on the road, where they have hardly lost lately. It is hard to believe that Anaheim will be able to show an excellent game in the third match in a row, so we are confidently betting in favor of the guests.
Our prediction is a Colorado win at 1.72
Bet on total
The upcoming match promises to be very goal-heavy. Colorado has problems in defense, which Anaheim will try to take advantage of, but the Avalanche often compensate for their shortcomings with their own offensive efficiency.
Forecast - total over six goals for 1.79
Bet on the outcome of the first period
Colorado usually starts games with active offensive actions and creates serious pressure on the opponent, which Anaheim may not be ready for. We believe that due to their significant superiority over the opponent, the Avalanche will be able to earn an advantage already at the end of the opening period.
Prediction - Colorado wins in the first period for 2.23
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