Avalanche vs. Ducks Picks and Prediction – 4/13/2025

Colorado Avalanche (48-28-4) @ Anaheim Ducks (35-36-8)
Time: 10:00 PM ET
Location: Honda Center, Anaheim, CA
TV: ESPN

Previous Games:

  • Colorado: 4-1 loss to Vancouver, with 3 wins in their last 5 games

  • Anaheim: 6-1 loss to the Kings, with 2 wins in their last 5 games

Head-to-Head:

Colorado has been dominant over Anaheim, winning 4 of the last 5 matchups, and they should continue their strong performance tonight. Anaheim has struggled to keep up with teams like Colorado, and the Avalanche have the edge in both offense and defense.

Colorado Avalanche Breakdown:

Despite recent struggles, Colorado remains one of the top teams in the West. Nathan MacKinnon continues to lead the charge with 116 points, and their defense has been solid, allowing just 2.80 goals per game. Injuries to Cale Makar, Ross Colton, and Jonathan Drouin have been a concern, but MacKenzie Blackwood has been reliable in net. Colorado's special teams have been elite, with a 24.6% power play and 79.7% penalty kill.

Key Players:

  • Nathan MacKinnon: 116 points (32 goals, 84 assists)

  • MacKenzie Blackwood: 2.50 GAA, .914 SV%

  • Cale Makar: Key offensive and defensive contributor

Anaheim Ducks Breakdown:

Anaheim has struggled defensively, allowing 3.19 goals per game and a weak 73.6% penalty kill. Goaltender Lukas Dostal has had a tough season, posting a 3.93 GAA and a .874 save percentage. Troy Terry and Mason McTavish have been productive offensively, but Anaheim's power play is ranked near the bottom at 12.0%. The Ducks' overall inconsistency makes them a tough team to trust in this matchup.

Key Players:

  • Troy Terry: 53 points (20 goals, 33 assists)

  • Mason McTavish: 21 goals

  • Lukas Dostal: 3.93 GAA, .874 SV%

Betting Trends:

Colorado Avalanche:

  • 14-6 SU in the last 20 games

  • The total has gone UNDER in 6 of their last 8 games

Anaheim Ducks:

  • 1-4 SU in their last 5 games

  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of their last 6 games against Colorado

Exact Score Prediction:

Colorado Avalanche 4 – Anaheim Ducks 2

Our Best Bet:

Colorado Avalanche -110 (Moneyline)

Colorado has the edge in nearly every aspect of this game, from offense to defense to special teams. Even with some key injuries, the Avalanche should still have enough firepower to overpower the Ducks, especially considering Anaheim's defensive struggles and inconsistent goaltending. This is a strong pick for Colorado to win straight up.

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