Colorado Avalanche vs. Toronto Maple Leafs: Pick, Predictions and Odds

Read the latest betting pick, predictions and odds for the Colorado Avalanche (41-24-3) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (40-24-3) in the NHL, courtesy of our friends at Daily Faceoff.

Colorado Avalanche vs. Toronto Maple Leafs betting pick and predictions

The red-hot Colorado Avalanche, winners of eight of their last nine, kick off a three-game Canadian road trip in Toronto on Wednesday. Their recent surge has propelled them to third in the Central Division, setting up a first-round playoff matchup with the Dallas Stars unless they slip into a wild-card spot. The two teams have split their last 10 meetings, but Colorado took the first matchup this season with a 7-4 home win on March 8 and will look to complete the sweep.

Toronto’s trade deadline moves haven’t sparked improved play. After winning seven of eight from Feb. 1 to March 2, the Maple Leafs have dropped five of their last seven. They did dominate Calgary 6-2 in their last outing, but they’ve lost their last four against playoff-bound teams. Wednesday’s game will wrap up a four-game homestand, but the Avalanche’s rest advantage cuts into Toronto’s home-ice advantage.

Since Feb. 1, Colorado ranks second in expected goals percentage, third in shot attempt percentage, and third in goal share at five-on-five, per Evolving Hockey. Toronto, by contrast, ranks 22nd in expected goals, 28th in shot attempts, and 11th in goal share, highlighting a clear skill gap. The Maple Leafs’ offense has been rolling, ranking third in goals per 60 minutes (all situations), but Colorado isn’t far behind (sixth) and boasts the league’s second-best defense. That makes the Avalanche an appealing moneyline bet.

Pick: Colorado Avalanche Moneyline (-130)

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Colorado Avalanche vs. Toronto Maple Leafs odds

COL Avalanche	-130 ML
TOR Maple Leafs	+110 ML
Puck Line	COL -1.5 (+190)
Total Goals	O/U 6

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This article was written by a partner sports writer via Better Collective. Odds displayed within this article were correct at the time of writing and are subject to change.