Hurricanes vs. Avalanche Free Pick
DENVER, CO (The Spread) – The Avalanche look to continue their recent success against the Hurricanes when they host Carolina at 9:00PM ET tonight.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed the Avalanche as –129 money line favorites over the Hurricanes, while the over/under total for this game is currently sitting at 5.5 goals. Carolina enters play with a 20-25-10 overall record and is 6-13-7 on the road, while Colorado is 27-25-3 overall and 15-13-1 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Hurricanes opened as +127 money line underdogs but their odds have fallen to +119 while Colorado opened at –138 and is now –129. The over/under total opened at 5.5 goals and that’s where the number currently sits.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 60% of NHL public bettors currently favor the Avalanche. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
NHL FREE PICK: Take Colorado. According to latest NHL trends, the Hurricanes are just 3-12-1 in their last 16 games versus the Avalanche and 0-7 in their last seven trips to Colorado. The home team is also 4-0 in the last four meetings between these two teams while Colorado is 10-2 in its last 12 games versus the Eastern Conference.
FRIDAY NHL FREE PICK: COLORADO AVALANCHE –129
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