Pittsburgh Penguins vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction, Picks & Odds | 16 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Penguins vs Avalanche

The Pittsburgh Penguins go up against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena, with face-off scheduled for 20:30 on Monday, March 16.

Our betting prediction is that the Penguins can stay close to the Avalanche and that brings the +1.5 puck line into play. The -128 looks generous for a 2+ goal defeat to be avoided.

Pittsburgh Penguins won their previous game by a 4-3 scoreline. It was on the road against Utah Mammoth at Delta Center. Bryan Rust found the net along with three other players.

Colorado Avalanche were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 3-1 reverse against Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre. Avs had 29 shots and Martin Necas scored the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 4-1 win for the Avs at Ball Arena when they last played the Penguins. The Avs have triumphed in their previous three meetings against the Penguins. On the head-to-head front, it has been 5 wins out of 10.

Starting Goalies

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

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

4 wins, 3 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 3.1 goals from 29.6 shots on goal, with a 18.0% powerplay efficiency. The Penguins have been giving up 3.0 goals from 26.5 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.8%.

Bryan Rust is the top points scorer with 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists, with Erik Karlsson recording 11 points, 2 goals and 9 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Stuart Skinner have a 2.70 goal against average with a .901 save percentage.

The Avs have 7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 3.3 goals from 32.3 shots on goal, with a 21.2% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.5 goals from 25.6 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 76.3%.

The top points scorer is Martin Necas with 18 points, 9 goals and 9 assists, while Nathan MacKinnon is next in line after having 16 points, 4 goals and 12 assists. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood have a 3.06 GAA with a .869 SV%.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction & Picks

Get ready for Pittsburgh Penguins vs Colorado Avalanche with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to player props and a custom bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re heading to the spread to bet against the favorites. Back Pittsburgh Penguins at -128 with our pick enjoying a +1.5 goal start for this NHL clash.

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Key Penguins vs Avalanche stats:

• The +1.5 line has been covered by Penguins in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +1.5 line has been covered by Penguins in 18 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Avalanche in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Avalanche in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Avalanche in 2 consecutive games at home.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Avalanche in 7 of their last 10 games against Penguins.

Penguins +1.5 Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, there’s a 56.2% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our cappers think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Yegor Chinakhov Over 2.5 Shots +110

Yegor Chinakhov (Penguins) has recorded Over 2.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll back him to cover the line which is available at odds of +110.

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Correct Score Prediction

Penguins 4 - 1 Avalanche

There are odds of +2900 available that the Penguins land a 4-1 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Penguins

Avalanche

1-0

Penguins

+8000

Avalanche

+6600

2-0

Penguins

+7500

Avalanche

+5000

2-1

Penguins

+2200

Avalanche

+1700

3-0

Penguins

+6000

Avalanche

+3000

3-1

Penguins

+3000

Avalanche

+1800

3-2

Penguins

+1200

Avalanche

+900

4-0

Penguins

+8000

Avalanche

+3000

4-1

Penguins

+2900

Avalanche

+1300

4-2

Penguins

+2200

Avalanche

+1300

4-3

Penguins

+1200

Avalanche

+900

5-0

Penguins

+13000

Avalanche

+4500

5-1

Penguins

+5000

Avalanche

+1700

5-2

Penguins

+2800

Avalanche

+1200

5-3

Penguins

+2900

Avalanche

+1700

5-4

Penguins

+2000

Avalanche

+1600

6-0

Penguins

+2000

Avalanche

+6600

6-1

Penguins

+11000

Avalanche

+3300

6-2

Penguins

+5500

Avalanche

+1900

6-3

Penguins

+4000

Avalanche

+1900

6-4

Penguins

+5000

Avalanche

+3300

6-5

Penguins

+4500

Avalanche

+3500

7-0

Penguins

+4500

Avalanche

+9000

7-1

Penguins

+4500

Avalanche

+5000

7-2

Penguins

+13000

Avalanche

+4000

7-3

Penguins

+8000

Avalanche

+3300

7-4

Penguins

+7500

Avalanche

+4000

7-5

Penguins

+10000

Avalanche

+7500

7-6

Penguins

+10000

Avalanche

+9000

8-0

Penguins

+10000

Avalanche

+13000

8-1

Penguins

+10000

Avalanche

+8000

8-2

Penguins

+10000

Avalanche

+7000

8-3

Penguins

+10000

Avalanche

+7500

8-4

Penguins

+14000

Avalanche

+7000

8-5

Penguins

+14000

Avalanche

+9000

9-1

Penguins

+14000

Avalanche

+13000

9-2

Penguins

+14000

Avalanche

+11000

9-3

Penguins

+14000

Avalanche

+12000

9-4

Penguins

+14000

Avalanche

+14000

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Pittsburgh Penguins vs Colorado Avalanche 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.

With an estimated 70% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -233 betting odds about Colorado Avalanche triumphing in this game. Pittsburgh Penguins are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +190.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 6.5. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at -130.

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

Penguins

+190

Avalanche

-233

3-Way Moneyline

Penguins

+310

Tie

+375

Avalanche

-149

Puck Line

Penguins +1.5

-130

Avalanche -1.5

+104

Total Goals

Under 6.5

+106

Over 6.5

-130

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Pittsburgh Penguins Stats

Colorado Avalanche 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

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

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 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 3.10 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.50 pts and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 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 3.50 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 29.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.9
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 22.8
• Hits: 18.3
• Giveaways: 17.1
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 28.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.7
• Blocks: 12
• Faceoff Wins : 24
• Hits: 19
• Giveaways: 16.8
• Takeaways: 4.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 32.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9
• Blocks: 17
• Faceoff Wins : 29.5
• Hits: 16.6
• Giveaways: 16.2
• Takeaways: 4.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 37.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.6
• Blocks: 18.8
• Faceoff Wins : 29.3
• Hits: 17.2
• Giveaways: 16.2
• Takeaways: 5.2

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