Colorado Avalanche vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 24 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Avalanche vs Penguins

The Colorado Avalanche go up against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena, with face-off scheduled for 18:00 on Tuesday, March 24.

The +104 about the Avalanche looks really generous when it comes to the 3-Way Moneyline. We think the Penguins can be beaten in 60 minutes, so this is our best pick.

Colorado Avalanche have triumphed in back-to-back games. The latest was on the road where Washington Capitals were beaten 3-2 (OT) at Capital One Arena. Brock Nelson, Gabriel Landeskog and Nicolas Roy each scored one goal.

Pittsburgh Penguins lost when they last took to the ice. At PPG PAINTS Arena, they were turned over 5-1 at home to Carolina Hurricanes. Yegor Chinakhov scored the goal from just 19 Penguins shots.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Ball Arena, with the Penguins claiming the win. Beating the Avs by a 7-2 scoreline. It’s been five wins for each team over the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Scott Wedgewood (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	31-6-6	2	.921	4
23/24	16-7-5	2.85	.899	0

Arturs Silovs (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	19-12-8	3.1	.887	2
23/24	3-0-1	2.47	.881	0

6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.0 goals from 31.0 shots on goal, with a 22.2% powerplay efficiency. The Avs have been giving up 2.6 goals from 23.5 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.3%.

Martin Necas is the top points scorer with 15 points, 6 goals and 9 assists, with Nathan MacKinnon racking up 15 points, 4 goals and 11 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood have a 3.36 goal against average with a .845 save percentage.

The Penguins have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 3.6 goals from 27.4 shots on goal, with a 14.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 4.2 goals from 28.2 shots, averaging 4.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.2%.

The top points scorer is Erik Karlsson with 15 points, 6 goals and 9 assists, while Bryan Rust is next in line after registering 13 points, 6 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Stuart Skinner have a 3.88 GAA with a .873 SV%.

Colorado Avalanche vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction & Picks

Be fully equipped for Colorado Avalanche vs Pittsburgh Penguins with our betting guide, offering a key match prediction, a correct score recommendation, top player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We’re heading to the 60-minute line and our pick is for Colorado Avalanche to win this NHL encounter in regulation time. They have a strong chance of landing a victory and the +104 makes lots of appeal.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key NHL stats to help shape our hockey predictions and guide the final call.

Key Avalanche vs Penguins stats:

• Avalanche have won 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Avalanche have won 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Avalanche have won 2 consecutive games.
• Penguins have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Penguins have lost 3 of their last 5 games at home.

Avs 3-Way Moneyline Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 49% prospect of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This hockey wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

If you also have a strong view on the Under / Over line, then it could be worth a Match Winner & Total Goals bet where you can effectively back Colorado at bigger odds.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bryan Rust Over 2.5 Shots -110

Bryan Rust (Penguins) has recorded Over 2.5 shots on goal in 4 straight games. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the line again, then you can land odds of -110 that this happens.

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Correct Score Prediction

Avalanche 3 - 1 Penguins

Let’s take a chance on the +1900 available that the Avalanche secure a 3-1 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Avalanche

Penguins

1-0

Avalanche

+6000

Penguins

+7000

2-0

Avalanche

+5500

Penguins

+7000

2-1

Avalanche

+1600

Penguins

+2000

3-0

Avalanche

+3400

Penguins

+5500

3-1

Avalanche

+1900

Penguins

+2800

3-2

Avalanche

+850

Penguins

+1050

4-0

Avalanche

+3500

Penguins

+7500

4-1

Avalanche

+1400

Penguins

+2500

4-2

Avalanche

+1400

Penguins

+2000

4-3

Avalanche

+850

Penguins

+1100

5-0

Avalanche

+5500

Penguins

+12500

5-1

Avalanche

+2000

Penguins

+4500

5-2

Avalanche

+1300

Penguins

+2400

5-3

Avalanche

+1800

Penguins

+2500

5-4

Avalanche

+1500

Penguins

+1800

6-1

Avalanche

+4000

Penguins

+10000

6-2

Avalanche

+2200

Penguins

+5000

6-3

Avalanche

+2000

Penguins

+3500

6-4

Avalanche

+3300

Penguins

+4500

6-5

Avalanche

+3400

Penguins

+4000

7-1

Avalanche

+6600

Penguins

+14000

7-2

Avalanche

+5000

Penguins

+12000

7-3

Avalanche

+3500

Penguins

+7500

7-4

Avalanche

+4500

Penguins

+6600

7-5

Avalanche

+7500

Penguins

+10000

7-6

Avalanche

+8000

Penguins

+9000

8-4

Avalanche

+7500

Penguins

+12500

8-5

Avalanche

+10000

Penguins

+13000

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Colorado Avalanche vs Pittsburgh Penguins 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.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Colorado Avalanche as -172 favorites for this game, implying that they are 63% likely to win. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +142 about Pittsburgh Penguins.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 6.5. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. If you want to wager Over 6.5, there are odds of -122.

Consider every angle when placing your bets. The best NHL sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the clash.

Moneyline

Avalanche

-172

Penguins

+142

3-Way Moneyline

Avalanche

-115

Tie

+320

Penguins

+255

Puck Line

Avalanche -1.5

+138

Penguins +1.5

-172

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-100

Over 6.5

-122

There is regularly betting value to be found from wagering on the player and goalie props with the top gambling sites. You can find lots of ways to back for or against a specific player lining up for one of the two teams.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the NHL micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term wagers and this might include the Next Goalscorer or Next Goal.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Colorado Avalanche Stats

Pittsburgh Penguins Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 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 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.90 pts and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 8.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 4.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 31
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 8.9
• Blocks: 17.7
• Faceoff Wins : 28
• Hits: 17.9
• Giveaways: 14.1
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 29.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.2
• Blocks: 16.9
• Faceoff Wins : 27.8
• Hits: 16.9
• Giveaways: 16.4
• Takeaways: 4.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 10.7
• Blocks: 13.2
• Faceoff Wins : 27.3
• Hits: 21.1
• Giveaways: 17.2
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10.3
• Blocks: 13.2
• Faceoff Wins : 26
• Hits: 21.2
• Giveaways: 16.7
• Takeaways: 5.4

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