Avalanche vs. Canucks Prediction and Odds: Both Teams Going in Opposite Directions

The Stanley Cup favorites, the Colorado Avalanche, have won two games in a row and look to keep their hot streak alive when they take on the Vancouver Canucks in Wednesday night NHL action.

The Canucks will try to exact revenge after falling to the Avalanche 7-1 on Thursday night last week. They're now losers of four straight games, and have allowed a total of 19 goals in their last three contests.

Tonight's game will be a battle between two teams trending in the opposite direction. Let's take a look at the odds for this Western Conference showdown, courtesy of WynnBET Sportsbook.

Avalanche vs. Canucks Odds and Total

Moneyline:

• Avalanche -155
• Canucks +140

Puck line:

• Avalanche -1.5 (+155)
• Canucks +1.5 (-175)

Total:

• 6 (Over +105/Under -125)

Avalanche vs. Canucks Prediction and Pick

The Avalanche have been a disappointing team to start the season, but you have to like their price tonight at -155 considering these two teams are on opposite streaks, and the Avs just took down the Canucks by a score of 7-1 less than a week ago.

The Avalanche, who have been known as an offensive powerhouse in recent seasons, have played a lot better in their own end this season. They allow the fourth fewest even strength high danger scoring chances against.

They've also begun to find their magic in the offensive end, ranking fourth in shooting percentage at 10.84%, which is leagues above the Canucks who rank 26th in this category at 7.39%.

Pick: Avalanche -155