Read our Avalanche vs Panthers pick and preview for this NHL regular season game in Sunrise. Check out who we like to win and cover the puck line in this NHL matchup.
- The Avalanche have a road matchup with Florida at 11-9-0.
- The Avalanche are are averaging 3.3 goals per contest so far.
- The Avalanche are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Predators.
- The Panthers play host to the Avalanche with a 12-7-1 record.
- Florida is 6th in power play goals this season.
- The Panthers are coming off a 4-2 win vs. the Stars.
Avalanche vs Panthers Preview
Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Avalanche and Panthers. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Panthers as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals.
Avalanche vs. Panthers Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Colorado Avalanche at Florida Panthers
- Where: Sunrise at Amerant Bank Arena
- Date: Saturday, November 23rd
- Betting Odds FLA -1.5, COL +113 | FLA -135 O/U 6.5
Avalanche Preview: Can Colorado Lock in a Road Win?
With a 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche’s record now stands at 11-9-0. As underdogs on the puck line, the Avalanche failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.
Colorado took the lead in the second period, but Nashville responded with five unanswered goals. The Avalanche’s defense struggled, allowing two empty-net goals in the third period.
Colorado took 30 shots on goal but only managed two scores in their 5-2 loss to Nashville. Cale Makar netted his 5th goal of the season on a power play, while Nathan MacKinnon added his 6th goal, coming late in the third period.
MacKinnon also picked up his 14th assist on Makar's goal. The Avalanche recorded 23 giveaways in the game.
After the Avalanche took a 1-0 lead over the Predators, their defense struggled, giving up five goals, including two late empty-netters. Justus Annunen made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%. The Avalanche's defense also recorded 11 takeaways and 26 hits.
Panthers Preview: Will the Panthers Defense Show Up at Home?
Florida improved to 12-7-1 with a 4-2 road win over the Stars. The Panthers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals fell short, as the teams combined for 6 goals.
Four different players scored for Florida, with Sam Reinhart’s goal at 17:28 in the third period breaking a 2-2 tie. The Panthers added an empty-netter with 1:00 left to secure the win.
Carolina’s offense took 25 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Dallas, with Sam Reinhart netting his 10th goal of the season on an empty net. A.J. Greer scored his first goal of the year, while Matthew Tkachuk added his third, and Evan Rodrigues opened the scoring for the Panthers.
Carolina’s second goal came on a power play, and they recorded 16 giveaways. The Panthers had 8 takeaways and scored twice in the third period, including Greer’s goal at 17:28 and Reinhart’s empty-netter with 1:00 remaining.
After giving up two goals in the second period, Florida's defense stepped up, shutting out the Stars in the third to secure a 4-2 win. Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, while the Panthers' defense added 8 takeaways and 22 hits.
Avalanche vs Panthers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last five road games, Colorado has an puck line record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 3-2 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- In their last five games at home, the Panthers have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Panthers have a straight up record of 1-2 and an puck line mark of 2-1.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Colorado has an puck line mark of 3-7 while going 8-2 straight up.
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