Canucks vs Avalanche Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NHL, Apr 1

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar, center, talks with the players during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Sunrise, Fla.
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  • The Avalanche are a -2.5 goal favorite vs. the Canucks
  • Canucks vs. Avalanche Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
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The Vancouver Canucks (21-44) visit Ball Arena to take on the Colorado Avalanche (49-14) on Apr. 1 in Denver, CO. The puck drop is scheduled for 8:30 pm.

The Avalanche are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The Canucks vs. Avalanche Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.

Canucks vs. Avalanche Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

Canucks vs Avalanche Prediction:

The winning team model predicts the Avalanche will win this game with 90.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.

Canucks vs Avalanche Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Canucks will cover the spread with 68.3% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook


  • The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 11 of their last 25 games (+4.90 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 1P Moneyline in 6 of their last 13 games (+4.85 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games (+4.70 Units / 78% ROI)
  • The Vancouver Canucks have hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 25 games (+4.60 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 9 of their last 20 away games (+3.90 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Colorado Avalanche have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 8 of their last 15 games (+8.05 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Colorado Avalanche have hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 20 games (+5.80 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Colorado Avalanche have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 11 of their last 15 games (+5.55 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Colorado Avalanche have covered the 2P Puck Line in 14 of their last 25 games at home (+3.25 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Colorado Avalanche have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 3 of their last 5 games (+3.00 Units / 46% ROI)

Canucks Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Canucks are 31-42 against the spread this NHL season (-31.65 Units / -26.2% ROI).

  • Canucks are 21-52 when betting on the Moneyline for -28.15 Units /-36.58% ROI
  • Canucks are 40-30 when betting the Over for +6.65 Units / 8.17% ROI
  • Canucks are 30-40 when betting the Under for -13.75 Units /-17.17% ROI

Avalanche Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Avalanche are 37-36 against the spread this NHL season (+9.9 Units /12.44% ROI).

  • Avalanche are 49-24 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.6 Units / 2.36% ROI
  • Avalanche are 30-39 when betting the Over for -14.05 Units / -16.98% ROI
  • Avalanche are 39-30 when betting the Under for +7.85 Units / 9.96% ROI

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Avalanche vs Canucks

Player Name Odds to Score a Goal
Nathan MacKinnon (COL) -118
Martin Necas (COL) +120
Brock Nelson (Col) +170
Nazem Kadri (COL) +190
Gabriel Landeskog (COL) +225
Artturi Lehkonen (COL) +230

Points Per Game Predictions for Avalanche vs Canucks

Player Name Over Under
Ross Colton (COL) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Martin Necas (COL) 1.5 +110 1.5 -150
Marco Rossi (VAN) 0.5 +125 0.5 -165
Filip Hronek (VAN) 0.5 +120 0.5 -160
Brock Boeser (VAN) 0.5 +105 0.5 -140

Shots on Goal Predictions for Avalanche vs Canucks

Player Name Over Under
Ross Colton (COL) 1.5 -160 1.5 +115
Drew O'Connor (VAN) 1.5 -135 1.5 +100
Martin Necas (COL) 2.5 -120 2.5 -110
Filip Hronek (VAN) 1.5 -105 1.5 -135
Brock Boeser (VAN) 1.5 -190 1.5 +135

Canucks: Keys to the Game vs. Avalanche

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Avalanche: Keys to the Game vs. Canucks

The Avalanche are 49-23 (.681) this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Avalanche are 17-6 (.739) when allowing 35 or more shots on goal since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .460

The Avalanche were 47-32 (.595) last season — tied for 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Avalanche are 136-83 (.621) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Canucks are 6-17 (.261) when winning the xG advantage this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .639

The Canucks have scored on 16% of rush chances in the second period since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%

The Canucks are 21-50 (.296) this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Canucks had 1.5 rush chances per game in the first period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.0

The Avalanche have 7.8 rush chances per game this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4

The Avalanche have 267 rush chances while leading this season — most among NHL Teams

The Avalanche have 7.6 points per game in 5v5 situations this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 5.5

The Avalanche have 402 cycle chances while leading this season — most among NHL Teams

The Canucks have allowed 3.8 goals per game this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.1

The Canucks have a .690 slot save percentage in 4v4 situations since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .834

The Canucks have allowed 1.5 goals per game in the second period this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0

The Canucks have allowed opponents to score on 12% of cycle chances this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%

The Avalanche have allowed 2.4 goals per game this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.1

The Avalanche have allowed 0.2 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1

The Avalanche have a .655 slot save percentage while their opponent is shorthanded this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .833

The Avalanche have allowed opponents to score on 9% of second chance opportunities this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15%


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