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The Colorado Avalanche faced defeat in their last outing when they faced the St. Louis Blues (3-2), bringing them 8-5-1 for the season. They find themselves in third place in the Central Division of the Western Conference.
The Avalanche will take on the Carolina Hurricanes, who are also third in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference with a 10-5-1 record.
The Hurricanes will host this game at the PNC Arena on Thursday (November 17) where they will look to register their third consecutive win. Colorado will try to avoid another defeat tonight.
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Colorado Avalanche vs Carolina Hurricanes: Betting Odds
Colorado is the reigning champion, but is still finding its feet in the 2022-23 NHL Season. They finished first in the division last season with an overall record of 56-19, along with 7 overtime losses. They have started slow this season with 8 wins and 6 losses, but are still in the race for the playoffs, currently in third place.
They have managed to maintain a healthy goal difference of +13, scoring 53 and conceding 38 goals in 14 games. Their points percentage currently stands at .607 for the season. Colorado has a 6-4 record in their last 10 games.
The Carolina Hurricanes are third in the Metropolitan Division with 10 wins, 5 losses, and 1 overtime loss. They were brilliant in the regular season last year when they finished first with an overall record of 54-20.
However, they lost to the New York Rangers in the second round of the postseason. The Hurricanes are again on track to qualify for the playoffs as they search for their 11th win against Colorado.
Colorado Avalanche vs Carolina Hurricanes: Match Details
Fixture: Colorado Avalanche @ Carolina Hurricanes
Date & Time: Friday, November 17, 08:00 p.m EDT
Venue: PNC Arena, Raleigh, North Carolina
Colorado Avalanche vs Carolina Hurricanes: Pick
Nathan MacKinnon has become the assist king for Colorado this season. He has 4 goals but 20 assists in 14 games so far. He has been involved in almost half of the team's total goals.
His statistics are at another level at the moment and it could be difficult for the Hurricanes if he gets going. Nathan has been impressive against the Hurricanes. In 16 games, he has scored 5 goals and has provided 11 assists against Carolina.
Best Pick: Nathan MacKinnon Total Points Over 1.5 (+125)
Colorado Avalanche vs Carolina Hurricanes: Prediction
The Avalanche have a 6-4 advantage over the Hurricanes in their last 10 encounters. This is not a major factor considering how both teams are playing at the moment.
However, Carolina has won only 1 game in their last 4 matchups against Colorado and the majority of their games have been low-scoring. But at home, they are the slight favorites to win tonight.
Final Prediction: Total Under 6 (+100)
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