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 (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	11-27-5	3.7	.875	0
23/24	11-6-0	2.82	.908	1

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

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.

There’s a chance to secure larger odds when you place a Total bet. The sportsbooks allow you to move the line for an Over pick until you’re happy with the potential return.

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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.

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Correct Score Prediction

Canucks 3 - 6 Avalanche

The Avalanche can be backed at +1800 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

+9000

Avalanche

+6000

2-0

Canucks

+9000

Avalanche

+4500

2-1

Canucks

+2800

Avalanche

+1700

3-0

Canucks

+8000

Avalanche

+2400

3-1

Canucks

+4000

Avalanche

+1600

3-2

Canucks

+1700

Avalanche

+950

4-0

Canucks

+12000

Avalanche

+2200

4-1

Canucks

+4500

Avalanche

+1000

4-2

Canucks

+3400

Avalanche

+1300

4-3

Canucks

+1800

Avalanche

+1050

5-0

Canucks

+1800

Avalanche

+2800

5-1

Canucks

+8000

Avalanche

+1150

5-2

Canucks

+4500

Avalanche

+1000

5-3

Canucks

+4500

Avalanche

+1800

5-4

Canucks

+3000

Avalanche

+1900

6-0

Canucks

+3000

Avalanche

+3500

6-1

Canucks

+14000

Avalanche

+2000

6-2

Canucks

+9000

Avalanche

+1400

6-3

Canucks

+6000

Avalanche

+1800

6-4

Canucks

+7500

Avalanche

+3500

6-5

Canucks

+6000

Avalanche

+4500

7-0

Canucks

+6000

Avalanche

+5500

7-1

Canucks

+6000

Avalanche

+3000

7-2

Canucks

+6000

Avalanche

+2800

7-3

Canucks

+12500

Avalanche

+2800

7-4

Canucks

+11000

Avalanche

+4000

7-5

Canucks

+14000

Avalanche

+8000

7-6

Canucks

+13000

Avalanche

+10000

8-0

Canucks

+13000

Avalanche

+8000

8-1

Canucks

+13000

Avalanche

+5000

8-2

Canucks

+13000

Avalanche

+4500

8-3

Canucks

+13000

Avalanche

+5500

8-4

Canucks

+13000

Avalanche

+6600

8-5

Canucks

+13000

Avalanche

+10000

9-0

Canucks

+13000

Avalanche

+12000

9-1

Canucks

+13000

Avalanche

+8000

9-2

Canucks

+13000

Avalanche

+7500

9-3

Canucks

+13000

Avalanche

+9000

9-4

Canucks

+13000

Avalanche

+12500

9-5

Canucks

+13000

Avalanche

+15000

10-1

Canucks

+13000

Avalanche

+12500

10-2

Canucks

+13000

Avalanche

+12000

10-3

Canucks

+13000

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 -476 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 +360 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 -114.

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

+360

Avalanche

-476

3-Way Moneyline

Canucks

+600

Tie

+500

Avalanche

-303

Puck Line

Canucks +1.5

+142

Avalanche -1.5

-175

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-106

Over 6.5

-114

You shouldn’t overlook the player and goalie props when it comes to betting on individual games. Many gambling sites will give you the chance to get with or bet against a specific player when it comes to number of Goals, Assists, Points and Shots.

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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