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Detroit Red Wings vs Colorado Avalanche: Both teams are playing well lately
The Colorado Avalanche are hosting the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday at Ball Arena in Denver.
The Red Wings are looking to end the losing streak
The Detroit Red Wings are sixth in the Eastern Conference with a 33-22-6 record. After winning six consecutive games, the Red Wings lost two straight and are coming off a 4-0 loss to the Florida Panthers. Detroit is ranked sixth in the NHL, scoring 3.51 goals per game, and 21st, allowing 3.20 goals per game. Dylan Larkin leads the Red Wings with 54 points so far in the season, one more than Alex DeBrincat.
The Avalanche are targeting the top of the West
The Colorado Avalanche are fourth in the Western Conference with a 38-20-5 record. They have won three of the last four games and are coming off a 5-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. Colorado is the best-scoring team in the league with 3.65 goals per game and is ranked 16th, allowing 3.06 goals per game. Nathan MacKinnon is having a fantastic season, being tied for the top of the league with 105 points, third with 66 assists, and fourth with 39 goals.
Betting Trends
Colorado has won 10 of the last 11 games overall against Detroit and the last six played at home. The Avalanche are 8-1 SU in their last 9 home games. The Red Wings are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games overall and 5-0 SU in the last 5 games against teams from the Western Conference.
Prediction and Conclusion
Both teams are having promising seasons. The Red Wings are on pace to return to the playoffs for the first time in seven years, while the Avalanche seem ready to be a real contender for the Stanley Cup. Both teams have been playing well in the past couple of weeks. Detroit was on a six-game losing streak before falling in the last two contests. Colorado leads the league in scoring and has won 10 of the last 11 games against Detroit. Given the momentum, the Avalanche will have full control of this game and win their seventh straight home game against the Red Wings.
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