The Colorado Avalanche (0-4) will aim to stop a four-game losing streak when they square off against the Anaheim Ducks (2-1) at home on Friday, October 18 at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here is a glimpse at which club we predict will come out on top in Friday's action on the ice.
Avalanche vs. Ducks Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final tally of Ducks 5, Avalanche 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Ducks (+198)
- Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 7.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)
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Avalanche Splits and Trends
- The Avalanche had a 50-25-7 record overall, with a 9-8-17 record in matchups that needed overtime, last season.
- Colorado picked up 32 points (13-7-6) in the 26 games it played that were decided by one goal.
- In the 10 games last season the Avalanche recorded only one goal, they went 1-6-3 (five points).
- Colorado finished 2-8-1 in the 11 games last season when it scored exactly two goals (registering five points).
- The Avalanche were 53-10-4 when they scored more than two goals (to register 110 points).
- In the 39 games when Colorado recorded a single power-play goal, it picked up 63 points by finishing 31-7-1.
- In the 58 games when it outshot its opponent, Colorado was 39-16-3 (81 points).
- The Avalanche's opponent had more shots in 29 games last season. The Avalanche went 14-11-4 in those matchups (32 points).
Ducks Splits and Trends
- The Ducks had a 6-5-11 record in overtime games last season, and a 27-50-5 overall record.
- Anaheim picked up 27 points (12-12-3) in its 27 games decided by one goal.
- Last season the Ducks registered just one goal in 15 games, and they finished 0-14-1.
- Anaheim picked up four points (1-17-2 record) last season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Ducks scored more than two goals 37 times, accumulating 54 points (26-9-2).
- Last season Anaheim recorded a single power-play goal in 25 games and picked up 19 points, with a record of 9-15-1.
- When outshooting its opponent last season, Anaheim was 6-18-2 (14 points).
- The Ducks were outshot by their opponents 53 times last season, and took 43 points from those games.
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Team Stats Comparison (2023-24)
| Avalanche Rank | Avalanche AVG | Ducks AVG | Ducks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3.68 | Goals Scored | 2.48 | 30th |
| 16th | 3.07 | Goals Allowed | 3.57 | 30th |
| 4th | 33 | Shots | 26.8 | 29th |
| 16th | 29.8 | Shots Allowed | 32.5 | 27th |
| 5th | 24.46% | Power Play % | 18.3% | 23rd |
| 12th | 79.92% | Penalty Kill % | 72.42% | 31st |
Avalanche vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, October 18, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
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