Colorado Avalanche - Vancouver Canucks predictions and free betting tips [21/02/2024]

The NHL regular season match 2023-2024 kicks off featuring opponents that hold spots in the top half of the Western Conference league table. Night-time hockey enthusiasts can anticipate a clash between Colorado and Vancouver.

Colorado

With a total of 56 official NHL regular season matches in 2023-2024 under their belts, Colorado have secured 72 points from these games, placing them in 3rd position of the Western Conference league table. The 2023-2024 season finds Colorado performing at an excellent level and vying for the top spots. They currently stand in 3rd place, trailing rivals Dallas and Vancouver.

As it stands, Colorado has a great chance to compete for victory in the Western Conference or secure the 2nd spot with the remainder of the regular season. They lead Dallas by 4 points, with Vancouver securing a lead of 8 more points. Given their current placement and advantage over 9th place Nashville by 14 points, it's fair to say Colorado's spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs is almost certain. Colorado stands out from the rest of the Western Conference teams in terms of conceded goals with a whopping 181 goals over 56 matches.

Vancouver

The Canadian club has 57 official NHL regular season matches 2023-2024 under its belt. With these 57 games, Vancouver has garnered an impressive 80 points, enabling them to secure 1st place in the Western Conference league table, outpacing their nearest competitor by 4 points. Throughout the 2023-2024 season, Vancouver exhibits top-notch hockey, justifying their star position in the league table.

At present, Vancouver leads the Western Conference, outdoing their nearest rivals, Dallas, by 4 points with one game in hand, hence the race for the top spot is far from over and Vancouver cannot let their guard down considering the strength and ambition of their rivals. With a lead of 22 points over Nashville, Vancouver's Royal Road to the Stanley Cup playoffs seems guaranteed. With this in mind, Vancouver's main goal is to hold onto the top spot in the Western Conference, ensuring a more manageable opponent in the first playoff round and home-ground advantage. The team, however, has been less successful in recent matches compared to their performance for most of the current season- having suffered five defeats in the last 10 matches, two of which were against Minnesota and Winnipeg.

Head-to-head Encounters

Colorado and Vancouver have faced each other in 55 matches. Vancouver is triumphant 35 times while Colorado has bested them in 20 encounters.

Total Forecast

The Individual Total Over (ITO) for Colorado is projected at more than 2 goals.

Prediction

Vancouver will secure victory in regular time. Both teams have been performing poorly lately, frequently admitting defeat and allowing competitors to close in. However, the top-dogs from Vancouver appear to be in a far better shape, continuing to maintain a comfortable lead. In their last match, although Vancouver fell to defeat, they still managed to net seven goals against Minnesota.