Avalanche vs Maple Leafs Best Bets, Odds and Predictions for Wednesday Night Clash
The Colorado Avalanche (41-24-3) visit the Toronto Maple Leafs (40-24-3) at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday at 7pm ET. Colorado enters as -130 road favorites after winning 8 of their last 9 games.
Hockey players collide on ice
The Avalanche hold significant advantages heading into this matchup:
- 8-1-1 in their last 10 games (Leafs are 5-4-1)
- Won 6 of last 7 meetings in Toronto
- Superior possession stats: 55.74% Corsi For vs Toronto's 45.03%
- Better expected goals rate: 54.96% vs 43.20%
- Stronger goaltending with Mackenzie Blackwood (2.17 GAA, .919 SV%)
Toronto's defensive struggles (24th in goals against since New Year's) make them vulnerable against Colorado's 5th-ranked offense (3.34 goals/game). Nathan MacKinnon leads the Avalanche attack with 16 points in his last 10 games.
Key Player Props:
- Valeri Nichushkin over 2.5 shots (+115)
- Cale Makar over 0.5 points (-210)
- Auston Matthews anytime goalscorer (+110)
- Nathan MacKinnon anytime goalscorer (+115)
The game total sits at 6 goals (-110 both ways). While another high-scoring affair is possible, Toronto is 21-12-2 to the under at home this season.
Given Colorado's recent dominance, rest advantage, and Toronto's defensive issues, expect the Avalanche to secure the road victory and extend their impressive run against the Maple Leafs.
Prediction: Avalanche ML (-130)
Odds from Bet365 as of March 18. Must be 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER