Colorado Avalanche vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Avalanche vs Red Wings

The Colorado Avalanche go up against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena, with face-off scheduled for 13:00 on Saturday, January 31.

The best betting angle could be Under 6.5 goals, especially when it’s priced at odds of -108. The Avalanche and the Red Wings may fall short of the mark.

Colorado Avalanche have suffered a defeat in back-to-back games including a recent 7-3 loss. This occurred on the road at Bell Centre against Montreal Canadiens. Brock Nelson, Joel Kiviranta and Ross Colton scored one goal each.

Detroit Red Wings were defeated last time, making it back-to-back losses. Little Caesars Arena saw them beaten 4-3 (SO) at home to Washington Capitals. Alex DeBrincat had 3 points, featuring 2 goals and 1 assist.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 5-2 win for the Avs at Ball Arena when they last played the Red Wings. The Avs have won three on the spin against the Red Wings. They’ve also claimed 9 victories in the past 10 head-to-head encounters.

Starting Goalies

Mackenzie Blackwood (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	23-10-2	2.5	.904	3
23/24	10-25-1	3.45	.899	2

John Gibson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	29-22-4	2.7	.901	4
23/24	13-27-1	3.54	.888	0

4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.6 goals from 34.6 shots on goal, with a 11.4% powerplay efficiency. The Avs have given up 3.6 goals from 26.5 shots, averaging 2.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.1%.

Nathan MacKinnon is the top points scorer with 14 points, 3 goals and 11 assists, with Brock Nelson racking up 13 points, 9 goals and 4 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Scott Wedgewood have a 2.94 goal against average with a .879 save percentage.

The Red Wings have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.0 goals from 28.0 shots on goal, with a 16.2% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.3 goals from 28.8 shots, averaging 2.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 76.9%.

The top points scorer is Alex DeBrincat with 14 points, 8 goals and 6 assists, while Lucas Raymond is next in line after having 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists. Goalie John Gibson have a 1.85 GAA with a .928 SV%, including one shutout.

Colorado Avalanche vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction & Picks

Prepare for Colorado Avalanche vs Detroit Red Wings with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, likely scoreline, key player props and a well-crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re not expecting the scoreboard to tick over too much for this NHL clash. Odds of -108 are available for Unders and that means we need six goals or less to be scored.

Our expert hockey predictions always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable NHL stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Avalanche vs Red Wings stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Avalanche games on the road.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Avalanche games on the road.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Red Wings games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Red Wings games.

Under 6.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks make it a 51.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our analysts have this figure closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. This hockey wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

There’s a way of getting more juice from betting Under when it comes to Total Goals. Combining this selection in a Bet Builder means you can choose other options until you’re happy with the odds.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Lucas Raymond Over 1.5 Shots -200

Lucas Raymond (Red Wings) has had Over 1.5 shots on goal in 7 straight games. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the line again, then you can land odds of -200 that this happens.

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Correct Score Prediction

Avalanche 1 - 4 Red Wings

Our prediction for the correct score is the Red Wings to land a 4-1 victory and this is available at +2000. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Avalanche

Red Wings

1-0

Avalanche

+6000

Red Wings

+6600

2-0

Avalanche

+5000

Red Wings

+6000

2-1

Avalanche

+1600

Red Wings

+1800

3-0

Avalanche

+3300

Red Wings

+4500

3-1

Avalanche

+1900

Red Wings

+2400

3-2

Avalanche

+900

Red Wings

+1000

4-0

Avalanche

+4000

Red Wings

+5500

4-1

Avalanche

+1500

Red Wings

+2000

4-2

Avalanche

+1400

Red Wings

+1800

4-3

Avalanche

+950

Red Wings

+1050

5-0

Avalanche

+6000

Red Wings

+10000

5-1

Avalanche

+2200

Red Wings

+3500

5-2

Avalanche

+1400

Red Wings

+2000

5-3

Avalanche

+1900

Red Wings

+2400

5-4

Avalanche

+1700

Red Wings

+1900

6-0

Avalanche

+9000

Red Wings

+14000

6-1

Avalanche

+4500

Red Wings

+8000

6-2

Avalanche

+2400

Red Wings

+4000

6-3

Avalanche

+2200

Red Wings

+3300

6-4

Avalanche

+4000

Red Wings

+4500

6-5

Avalanche

+4000

Red Wings

+4500

7-1

Avalanche

+7500

Red Wings

+12500

7-2

Avalanche

+6000

Red Wings

+10000

7-3

Avalanche

+4500

Red Wings

+6600

7-4

Avalanche

+5000

Red Wings

+6600

7-5

Avalanche

+8000

Red Wings

+10000

7-6

Avalanche

+9000

Red Wings

+10000

8-3

Avalanche

+10000

Red Wings

+14000

8-4

Avalanche

+9000

Red Wings

+12000

8-5

Avalanche

+11000

Red Wings

+13000

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Colorado Avalanche vs Detroit Red Wings Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

For this game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Colorado Avalanche are -147 favorites to win and that means a 60% chance of landing a victory. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Detroit Red Wings are trading at +122.

1.5 is the puck line and 6.5 is the total goals line. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at -110.

The top NHL sportsbooks offer a wide range of game lines and team props for every matchup. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Avalanche

-147

Red Wings

+122

3-Way Moneyline

Avalanche

+104

Tie

+340

Red Wings

+200

Puck Line

Avalanche -1.5

+164

Red Wings +1.5

-208

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-110

Over 6.5

-110

Player prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Goals they might score or the number of Shots they might have.

Micro betting is something that’s really popular with bettors, with NHL fans essentially being able to bet in-game when it comes to team and player props. Sometimes these are lines where you can wager on Shots or Goals.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Colorado Avalanche Stats

Detroit Red Wings Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.60 pts and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 34.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.2
• Blocks: 16.5
• Faceoff Wins : 25.6
• Hits: 15.3
• Giveaways: 16.5
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 34.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 6.8
• Blocks: 18.4
• Faceoff Wins : 33
• Hits: 16.9
• Giveaways: 16.4
• Takeaways: 4.7

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 5.2
• Blocks: 14.1
• Faceoff Wins : 27.2
• Hits: 15.6
• Giveaways: 14.9
• Takeaways: 4.4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 24.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 6.2
• Blocks: 12.1
• Faceoff Wins : 24
• Hits: 15.4
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 4.2

Injuries & Suspensions

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