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Avalanche vs. Maple Leafs Odds, Picks, Predictions: Colorado a Tough Test for Toronto

Scott Cullen

Updated on March 15, 2023 at 10:10 AM EDT. Read time: 2 minutes and 37 seconds. Twitter and Google News links provided.

The Colorado Avalanche are among the betting favorites in the Stanley Cup odds.
Mikko Rantanen, Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period at Rogers Place on April 9, 2022 in Edmonton, Canada. Photo by Codie McLachlan Getty Images via AFP.

As the Colorado Avalanche prepare to take on the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday, they are on a hot streak. According to sports betting analyst Scott Cullen, here is the best NHL pick based on the top NHL odds.

The Avalanche are gaining momentum after a sluggish start to the year as they gear up to defend their Stanley Cup title.

The Avalanche have been on a hot streak over the past two months, boasting a record of 17-5-3 and a +29 goal differential. This includes an impressive 8-4 win at Montreal on Monday. With 80 points in 65 games, they currently hold third place in the Central Division, one point ahead of the Winnipeg Jets with three games in hand, solidifying their status as a legitimate contender.

Toronto currently sits in second place in the Atlantic Division with 88 points after playing 66 games. It looks like they will be facing the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the playoffs. The Maple Leafs are coming off a 4-3 defeat against the Buffalo Sabres at Scotiabank Arena on Monday.

Below is our top NHL pick for the Avalanche vs. Maple Leafs game, with odds from PointsBet. Our confidence in this pick is rated on a scale of 1 to 5 stars.

Avalanche vs. Maple Leafs pick

Avalanche ML (+120 via PointsBet) ⭐⭐⭐

According to the latest consensus Stanley Cup odds, both the Avalanche and Maple Leafs are considered top championship contenders as they prepare to face off in Toronto on Wednesday.

The Avalanche’s current odds are more reflective of their potential rather than their performance this season. Despite facing numerous injuries that have disrupted their lineup, the team has been gradually finding their rhythm and experiencing improved results as a result of increased lineup stability.

Despite losing winger Artturi Lehkonen to a broken finger in Monday’s 8-4 win at Montreal, Colorado can still be a dominant team with the rest of their stars back in place.

The Colorado Avalanche’s power play has been on fire, netting 11 goals in the last 15 games. With the exceptional talents of Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen, and Cale Makar, the Avalanche power play poses a significant threat when all key players are in good health.

The Maple Leafs have achieved a 17-10-2 record in 2023, surpassing expectations. Despite holding second place in the division, their performance may not be strong enough to be considered favorites against Colorado.

This matchup features two top teams, with the Avalanche slightly favored. As the underdog with plus money, they hold more relative value.

Take a look at our most recent Norris Trophy betting odds.

Avalanche vs. Maple Leafs best odds

PointsBet (+120) 

DraftKingsFanDuelBetMGMCaesarsPointsBet
Avalanche MLAvalanche MLAvalanche MLAvalanche MLAvalanche ML
+115+118+115+118+120

PointsBet offers the most competitive price for the Avalanche moneyline, with our other top sportsbooks not too far off in the range of +115 to +118.

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Avalanche vs. Maple Leafs odds

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Avalanche vs. Maple Leafs odds analysis

FanDuel started with the Maple Leafs as the favored team at -150, while the Avalanche were the underdogs at +125.

The line has shifted due to 57% of consensus moneyline bets favoring the Avalanche, resulting in the Maple Leafs now being at -142 and the Avalanche at +118.

The opening total was set at 6.5, with -115 odds for the Over and -105 odds for the Under. Despite 66% of bets being on the Over, there has been a slight shift in odds. The current odds are -112 for the Over and -108 for the Under.

Avalanche vs. Maple Leafs game info

  • Date: Wednesday, March 15, 7 p.m. ET
  • TV: TNT, Sportsnet, TVAS
  • Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON

The Avalanche-Maple Leafs selection was made on March 15, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

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Scott Cullen
Scott Cullen is UnderscoregReview.com’s Sports Betting Analyst and is one of the most well-known sports betting writers on the web. He wrote about fantasy sports for TSN for many years, and he has also written for The Athletic, NHL.com, The Hockey News, Monkey Knife Fight, and McKeen’s Hockey. Born in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, Cullen was an Economics major at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario and played for the Laurier Golden Hawks hockey team.