The Detroit Red Wings are one of the hottest teams on the NHL betting odds board. Since 2016, the Red Wings have been on the outside looking in for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Detroit is in a strong wild card position but can not challenge for one of the top three Atlantic Division spots. On Wednesday night, the Red Wings have a tough assignment at Colorado. Of great concern is that the Avs are suffering through their worst stretch of the season. But Colorado has the firepower to make a challenge for the Central Division title quickly.
Detroit Red Wings vs. Colorado Avalanche NHL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 9:30 p.m. ET. |
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| Location: | Ball Arena, Denver, CO. |
| TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Red Wings | +1½ -140 | 6½ -115 | +170 |  |
| Avalanche | -1½ +120 | 6½ -105 | -200 | |
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Detroit Red Wings Team Overview
The Detroit Red Wings are 33-22-6 straight up and 34-26 over/under the online betting total. Also, Detroit 8th in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Washington is one point behind the Red Wings in the Eastern Conference wild card playoff race. Late on, Detroit has covered six out of their last eight games. At the same time, the Red Wings have gone under the total in five of its previous nine matchups. Detroit is 12-10-1 on the road.
Detroit has NHL rankings of 6th for goals scored and 10th for power play efficiency. In comparison on defense, the Red Wings have NHL rankings of 21st for goals against and 10th for penalty killing.
C Dylan Larkin leads Detroit with 26 goals, 28 assists, 54 points, and a -3. RW, While Alex DeBrincat adds 23 goals, 30 assists, 53 points and a +2. D Shayne Gostisbehere has nine goals, 30 assists, 39 points and a -15. Also, number one goalie Alex Lyon has a 2.79 goals against average, 9.11 save percentage, and a record of 18-10-2 with two shutouts.
Colorado Avalanche Team Overview
The Colorado Avalanche are 37-20-5 straight up and 34-25 over/under the NHL betting total. Also, Colorado is 2nd in the Central Division playoff standings. Colorado is one point behind the Winnipeg Jets in the Central Division playoff race. Late on, Colorado has covered four out of their last seven games. While the Avalanche has gone over the total in one of its previous seven matchups. Colorado is 23-6 on home ice.
Colorado has NHL rankings of 1st for goals scored and 7th for power play efficiency. In comparison on defense, the Avalanche have NHL rankings of 16th for goals against and 10th for penalty killing.
First among Colorado scorers is C Nathan MacKinnon with 37 goals, 64 assists, 101 points and a +18. RW Mikko Rantanen ads 31 goals, 47 assists, and a +5. Also, D Cole Makar has 13 goals, 51 assists, 64 points, and a +5. G Alexandar Georgiev has a 2.91 goals against average, a .899 save percentage, and a record of 31-15-3 with two shutouts.
Red Wings at Avalanche SBG Free Picks
Colorado has dominated their series against Detroit. To show, the Avs got the cash in 10 of their last 11 meetings with Detroit. Five of the last seven games in this series went over the total. Specifically at Colorado, the Avs have beaten Detroit six consecutive times. Only one of the last seven meetings between these teams at Ball Arena went under the total. Correlate that Colorado is seeking revenge for a 2-1 loss at Detroit on February 22.
Red Wings at Avalanche SBG Best Bet: Colorado Avalanche