Colorado Avalanche's Offense Shines, Defense Struggles in NHL Matchup

Led by Nathan MacKinnon, the Colorado Avalanche 's offense is a different beast that has tormented teams all year. However their defense isn't on the same level, and our NHL picks expect Vegas to get its own this afternoon.

The early window of Sunday’s NHL slate features a Western Conference tilt with the Vegas Golden Knights hosting the Colorado Avalanche. NHL odds have this game as a pick ‘em while the total sits at 6.5.hit the ice, the Over is in play. Entering this matchup, the Avs rank Top 5 in goals scored per game, shots on goal per game, power play percentage, and shooting percentage.

Based on their underlying metrics, regression is unlikely as the Avalanche rank third in expected goals for per 60 minutes . However, things have not gone nearly as well on the defensive end of the ice as they rank 23rd in expected goals against per 60 minutes . It's not surprising there's been seven or more total goals scored in each of the Avs’ past five games. There have also been seven or more total goals scored in four of theFirst, the offense is on fire at 4.2 goals scored per game over that stretch. On the season, the Knights rank in the top half of the league in goals scored per game, shots on goal per game, and shooting percentage.

However, the blue line has not been as good at preventing high danger scoring chances as they hover around the league average in xGA/60. Goaltender Logan Thompson is slated to back up that defense on Sunday, and he's now allowed four or more goals in two of his past three starts, going 1-2 over that stretch with a fade-worthy .864 SV% and 4.05 GAA.If we're betting on there to be seven or more total goals scored, then we obviously need some pucks to find the back of the net.

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