Vancouver Canucks vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 Apr 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Canucks vs Avalanche

The Vancouver Canucks square off against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena, with face-off scheduled for 20:30 on Wednesday, April 1.

The prediction for the matchup between the Canucks and the Avalanche is for Over 6.5. We’re especially taken by the odds of -110 that this happens.

Vancouver Canucks have now lost six straight games. On the road in their previous game, Vegas Golden Knights won 4-2 at T-Mobile Arena. Brock Boeser and Evander Kane scored one goal each.

Colorado Avalanche won their last game, beating Calgary Flames at home. It was a 9-2 win at Ball Arena. Cale Makar managed 3 points, all of them were assists. Goalie Scott Wedgewood made a total of 27 saves (.931).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Avs have beaten the Canucks in the last two encounters. A 5-4 (OT) victory at Delta Center was followed by a 3-1 win at Ball Arena. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Avs victories.

Starting Goalies

Kevin Lankinen (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	8-26-5	3.7	.877	0
23/24	11-6-0	2.82	.908	1

Mackenzie Blackwood (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	21-9-1	2.4	.905	3
23/24	10-25-1	3.45	.899	2

2 wins and 8 losses, averaging 2.1 goals from 24.2 shots on goal, with a 21.2% powerplay efficiency. The Canucks have given up 4.1 goals from 28.0 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.9%.

Brock Boeser and Marco Rossi are the top points scorers. They have both scored 10 points over the past 10 games, including 3 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Kevin Lankinen have a 3.11 goal against average with a .891 save percentage.

The Avs have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.6 goals from 32.6 shots on goal, with a 27.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.5 goals from 23.4 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 94.1%.

The top points scorer is Nathan MacKinnon with 16 points, 6 goals and 10 assists, while Martin Necas is next in line after registering 15 points, 6 goals and 9 assists. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood have a 2.46 GAA with a .882 SV%.

Vancouver Canucks vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best Vancouver Canucks vs Colorado Avalanche tips: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

The -110 looks too good to miss for our pick. We’re expecting this bet to deliver when it comes to going over the goal line in this NHL encounter.

Our NHL handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each franchise, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Key Canucks vs Avalanche stats:

• The 6.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Canucks games.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Canucks games.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Avalanche games at home.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Avalanche games at home.

Over 6.5 Probability

According to the best NHL betting sites, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Drew O'Connor Over 1.5 Shots -145

Drew O'Connor (Canucks) has fired Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games. There is odds of -145 available when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager and we think he’ll cover the line.

Latest Drew O'Connor Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+450

First

+2800

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

+105

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Correct Score Prediction

Canucks 3 - 6 Avalanche

The Avalanche can be backed at +2000 to triumph by a 6-3 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Canucks

Avalanche

1-0

Canucks

+8000

Avalanche

+6600

2-0

Canucks

+8000

Avalanche

+4500

2-1

Canucks

+2800

Avalanche

+1800

3-0

Canucks

+6600

Avalanche

+2200

3-1

Canucks

+3500

Avalanche

+1600

3-2

Canucks

+1600

Avalanche

+1000

4-0

Canucks

+9000

Avalanche

+1900

4-1

Canucks

+3500

Avalanche

+1000

4-2

Canucks

+3000

Avalanche

+1300

4-3

Canucks

+1900

Avalanche

+1150

5-0

Canucks

+1900

Avalanche

+2500

5-1

Canucks

+6000

Avalanche

+1100

5-2

Canucks

+3500

Avalanche

+1050

5-3

Canucks

+4000

Avalanche

+1900

5-4

Canucks

+3300

Avalanche

+2200

6-0

Canucks

+3300

Avalanche

+3300

6-1

Canucks

+14000

Avalanche

+1900

6-2

Canucks

+7000

Avalanche

+1400

6-3

Canucks

+5500

Avalanche

+2000

6-4

Canucks

+7500

Avalanche

+4000

6-5

Canucks

+7000

Avalanche

+5000

7-0

Canucks

+7000

Avalanche

+5000

7-1

Canucks

+7000

Avalanche

+2900

7-2

Canucks

+7000

Avalanche

+2900

7-3

Canucks

+11000

Avalanche

+3000

7-4

Canucks

+11000

Avalanche

+5000

7-5

Canucks

+14000

Avalanche

+9000

7-6

Canucks

+15000

Avalanche

+12000

8-0

Canucks

+15000

Avalanche

+7000

8-1

Canucks

+15000

Avalanche

+4500

8-2

Canucks

+15000

Avalanche

+4500

8-3

Canucks

+15000

Avalanche

+6000

8-4

Canucks

+15000

Avalanche

+7500

8-5

Canucks

+15000

Avalanche

+11000

9-0

Canucks

+15000

Avalanche

+11000

9-1

Canucks

+15000

Avalanche

+7500

9-2

Canucks

+15000

Avalanche

+7500

9-3

Canucks

+15000

Avalanche

+10000

9-4

Canucks

+15000

Avalanche

+13000

10-1

Canucks

+15000

Avalanche

+12000

10-2

Canucks

+15000

Avalanche

+12000

10-3

Canucks

+15000

Avalanche

+14000

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Vancouver Canucks 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.

Colorado Avalanche are strong -500 favorites to win this game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 83% chance of claiming victory. For those wanting to back Vancouver Canucks, you will find +375 about the underdogs.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 6.5 right now. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at -102.

Whether you are wagering pre-game or in-game on the National Hockey League, the top betting apps serve up a wide range of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless, and it’s great to have so many options at your fingertips.

Moneyline

Canucks

+375

Avalanche

-500

3-Way Moneyline

Canucks

+480

Tie

+550

Avalanche

-270

Puck Line

Canucks +1.5

+142

Avalanche -1.5

-179

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-120

Over 6.5

-102

There is -118 available that Nathan MacKinnon finds the net at anytime. If you’re interested in the favorite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +700.

Player Goals

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)

First

-118

Anytime

+700

Martin Necas (Avalanche)

First

+120

Anytime

+875

Brock Nelson (Avalanche)

First

+170

Anytime

+1250

Nazem Kadri (Avalanche)

First

+190

Anytime

+1250

Gabriel Landeskog (Avalanche)

First

+225

Anytime

+1450

Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche)

First

+230

Anytime

+1550

Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche)

First

+240

Anytime

+1450

Brock Boeser (Canucks)

First

+300

Anytime

+1900

Jake DeBrusk (Canucks)

First

+320

Anytime

+1900

Ross Colton (Avalanche)

First

+350

Anytime

+2000

Marco Rossi (Canucks)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Evander Kane (Canucks)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Drew O'Connor (Canucks)

First

+450

Anytime

+2800

Sam Malinski (Avalanche)

First

+450

Anytime

+2800

Brent Burns (Avalanche)

First

+475

Anytime

+3000

Linus Karlsson (Canucks)

First

+475

Anytime

+3000

Logan O'Connor (Avalanche)

First

+475

Anytime

+2800

Parker Kelly (Avalanche)

First

+600

Anytime

+3000

Liam Ohgren (Canucks)

First

+600

Anytime

+3300

Jack Drury (Avalanche)

First

+650

Anytime

+3300

Teddy Blueger (Canucks)

First

+750

Anytime

+3500

Joel Kiviranta (Avalanche)

First

+750

Anytime

+4000

Filip Hronek (Canucks)

First

+825

Anytime

+4500

Devon Toews (Avalanche)

First

+825

Anytime

+5000

Nils Hoglander (Canucks)

First

+950

Anytime

+5000

Zeev Buium (Canucks)

First

+1050

Anytime

+5500

Nick Blankenburg (Avalanche)

First

+1150

Anytime

+5500

Curtis Douglas (Canucks)

First

+1200

Anytime

+6600

Aatu Raty (Canucks)

First

+1200

Anytime

+6600

Tom Willander (Canucks)

First

+1300

Anytime

+6600

Player Assists

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

+165

Martin Necas (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

+130

Brock Nelson (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-145

Nazem Kadri (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-164

Gabriel Landeskog (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

Filip Hronek (Canucks)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-227

Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-250

Brock Boeser (Canucks)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-286

Marco Rossi (Canucks)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-303

Jake DeBrusk (Canucks)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-455

Ross Colton (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+325

Under 0.5

-500

Evander Kane (Canucks)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-588

Player Shots

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)

Over 4.5

-105

Under 4.5

-135

Martin Necas (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

-100

Brock Nelson (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-130

Nazem Kadri (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-120

Gabriel Landeskog (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-164

Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-189

Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-189

Jake DeBrusk (Canucks)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-185

Evander Kane (Canucks)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-200

Brock Boeser (Canucks)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+140

Ross Colton (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+130

Drew O'Connor (Canucks)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

+105

Linus Karlsson (Canucks)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-149

Filip Hronek (Canucks)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-125

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.

Vancouver Canucks Stats

Colorado Avalanche Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 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 2 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 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 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.20 goals and allowed 4.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.30 pts and allowed 4.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.00 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 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 24.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 11.9
• Blocks: 10.9
• Faceoff Wins : 26.6
• Hits: 22.4
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 25.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.6
• Blocks: 6.8
• Faceoff Wins : 19.9
• Hits: 19.8
• Giveaways: 17.2
• Takeaways: 5.1

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 32.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.6
• Blocks: 17.2
• Faceoff Wins : 29.1
• Hits: 17.2
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 34.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10.7
• Blocks: 17.9
• Faceoff Wins : 30
• Hits: 18.9
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 4.8

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Starting Lineups

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