To be exact, it was a dominant NHL betting odds season for the Colorado Avalanche. Colorado boasted the best record in the NHL. And they are in the Playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. Additionally, Colorado compiled a win percentage over .730 for the second straight season. Thus, the Avs are a favorite among fans and gamblers for their consistent winning. Still, there are concerns about the Avs. Nobody worries about the Avalanche when it comes to their ability to score goals. However, Colorado is unproven on the back end and in goal.
2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs Colorado Avalanche vs. Nashville Predators
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, May 03, 2022, 9:30 p.m |
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| Location: | Ball Arena, Denver, CO. |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Predators | +1½ (+105) | 6½ (-125) | +248 |  |
| Avalanche | -1½ (-125) | 6½ (+105) | -295 | |
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Colorado Avalanche vs. Nashville Predators Series Schedule
All Times Eastern*
- Game 1: May 3, 9:30 p.m. – Predators at Avalanche – ESPN
- Game 2: May 5, 9:30 p.m. – Predators at Avalanche – TNT
- Game 3: May 7, 4:30 p.m. – Avalanche at Predators – TNT
- Game 4: May 9, 9:30 p.m. – Avalanche at Predators – ESPN
- Game 5: May 11, TBD – Predators at Avalanche
- Game 6: May 13, TBD – Avalanche at Predators
- Game 7: May 15, TBD – Predators at Avalanche
SBG Odds Overview – Gamblers Expect Avalanche of Colorado Profits
First seed in the Western Conference belongs to the Avalanche. Colorado is a heavy sportsbook favorite against the 8-seed Predators. On the whole, the public doesn’t give Nashville a chance in this series. And it’s hard to argue with them. Thus, the only question is if gamblers can stomach the high Colorado price.
Colorado Brings and Avalanche of Successful Numbers
In sum, the Avalanche has a record of 56-18-6 and 41-34 over and under the total. Colorado was 32-5-3 and 21-18-1 over and under the total on home ice. The Avalanche were 24-13-3 and 22-17-1 over and under the total on the road. Overall, Colorado rankled 4th for goal scoring, 5th for power-play efficiency, 7th for goals allowed, and 17th for penalty killing.
Of great concern is that the Avalanche ranked 20th in the NHL for the fewest shots allowed. Colorado’s goals against and penalty killing marks have raised questions from Wise Guys. It is true that the Avalanche can usually score their way out of trouble in most games. But in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, run and gun attacks rarely deliver the goods.
Who and What to Know About Colorado
Head coach Jared Bednar has proven to be the perfect fit in Colorado. His career NHL betting record is 184-149-39 in the regular season and 24-19 in the playoffs. The Avalanche has posted five consecutive winning seasons under his leadership.
Darcy Kuemper took over as the top Avalanche goalie this year. In sum, he had a save percentage of .922 with a 2.52 goals-against average. However, Kuemper is unproven in the playoffs.
Defenseman Cale Makar has emerged as arguably the top blueliner in the NHL. To illuminate, Makar had 27 goals, 58 assists, and a +49 this season.
Right-wing Mikko Rantanen led the Avalanche in scoring with 36 goals, 55 assists, and a +38. While center Nathan MacKinnon added 32 goals with 56 assists and a +24. MacKinnon played in only 64 games but is ready for the playoffs.
SBG Best Bet: Colorado Avalanche.