Sunday's Western Conference showdown at Honda Center pits a surging Anaheim Ducks squad riding a three-game home winning streak against a Colorado Avalanche team likely to rest key players following their Saturday matchup in Los Angeles.
The absence of stars like MacKinnon, Makar, Manson and Drouin could heavily tilt the ice in Anaheim's favor, though goaltender Lukas Dostal's recent struggles (allowing six goals in two of his last three starts) might keep the door open for Colorado's offense.
This final home game of the season for the Ducks promises to be an intriguing battle as the playoff-bound Anaheim Ducks face a talent-depleted Colorado Avalanche squad with nothing but pride on the line.
Anaheim Ducks vs. Colorado Avalanche prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Anaheim Ducks vs Colorado Avalanche matchup, our predictive model gives the Avs a 52.5% chance of defeating the Ducks.
Colorado Avalanche: 52.5% win probability
- Offensive firepower (273 goals scored, 5th most in the Western Conference)
- Superior position in standings (5th place with 100 points compared to Ducks' 12th place with 78 points)
- Better overall winning percentage (48 wins in 81 games vs Ducks' 35 wins in 79 games)
Anaheim Ducks: 47.5% win probability
- Defensive struggles (254 goals allowed, 4th worst in the Western Conference)
- Poor overall record (36 losses in 79 games)
- Goal differential issues (-38 goal differential compared to Colorado's +41)
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Anaheim Ducks vs. Colorado Avalanche odds
Here are the latest odds for the NHL clash between the home team Anaheim Ducks and the visiting Colorado Avalanche, set for Sunday, April 13.
| Anaheim Ducks | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +100 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) | -115 (via Caesars Sportsbook) |
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Anaheim Ducks vs. Colorado Avalanche preview
The Avalanche roll into Honda Center tonight on the back end of a back-to-back, likely missing several key stars as they've already locked up the third spot in the Central Division and clearly have eyes on the upcoming playoffs.
While Colorado's recent form has been shaky with four losses in their last seven, the Ducks bring some unexpected momentum, having won five of their last nine overall and riding a perfect three-game win streak on home ice.
Sunday's matchup represents the Ducks' final home game this season, and they'll surely want to give their fans something to cheer about despite being long eliminated from playoff contention.
This third meeting between the teams could see Anaheim avoid a season sweep after dropping both previous contests—a 4-3 overtime loss in October and a 4-2 defeat at Honda Center in December.
Keep an eye on Cutter Gauthier, who just notched his 20th goal of the season for the Ducks and represents the future this rebuilding franchise desperately needs.
In net, we're likely to see Scott Wedgewood (13-6-2) for the Avs against Lukas Dostal (23-22-6), who's been leaky lately, surrendering at least three goals in eight of his last ten appearances.
Frankly, with Colorado expected to rest MacKinnon, Makar, Manson, and Drouin, this might be the Ducks' best chance to steal one against their divisional foes.
Don't be shocked if this turns into a high-scoring affair—the depleted Avalanche defense plus Dostal's recent struggles could make the over a smart bet for anyone interested in Sunday night hockey action.
Key stats
- 1Colorado Avalanche ranks 5th in Western Conference with 100 points while Anaheim Ducks sits 12th with only 78 points
- 2Colorado has scored 273 goals this season compared to Anaheim's 216, showing a significant offensive advantage
- 3Anaheim Ducks has a recent form of LWWLL, winning just 2 of their last 5 games
- 4The Avalanche has a goal difference of +41 while the Ducks has a poor -38, highlighting the defensive gap between the teams
Anaheim Ducks vs. Colorado Avalanche form
Anaheim Ducks vs. Colorado Avalanche head to head
Anaheim Ducks
17%
Colorado Avalanche
83%
Dec 21, 2024
Anaheim Ducks
2 : 4
Colorado Avalanche
Oct 19, 2024
Colorado Avalanche
4 : 3
Anaheim Ducks
Dec 6, 2023
Colorado Avalanche
3 : 2
Anaheim Ducks
Dec 3, 2023
Anaheim Ducks
4 : 3
Colorado Avalanche
Nov 16, 2023
Colorado Avalanche
8 : 2
Anaheim Ducks
Apr 10, 2023
Anaheim Ducks
4 : 5
Colorado Avalanche
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