Colorado-Anaheim. More expected from Nichushkin

Colorado-Anaheim. More expected from Nichushkin

Nikolay Pavlov December 5, 2023, 09:45 Moscow time Audio version: Your browser does not support the audio element.

The Avalanche lost their last three games. We need to show our true strength and get revenge on the Ducks.

On December 6, the NHL game between Colorado and Anaheim will take place. Starts at 5:00 Moscow time. The experts have already made a prediction: they point to the hosts as favorites. You can bet on the Avalanche to win in regulation time at odds of 1.61. The Ducks’ odds were estimated at 4.25. A draw in regulation time is available at odds of 4.95.

Odds of bookmakers for the NHL match “Colorado” – “Anaheim” on December 6, 2023

Analysts believe that the meeting between Colorado and Anaheim will be productive: a total of more than 5.5 goals costs 1.52 and a total of less than 5.5 goals costs 2.30. Bets on Avalanche’s victory, taking into account overtime and penalties, are accepted at 1.38. If the Ducks win, the odds will be 3.08.

Analysis and forecast for the NHL match “Colorado Avalanche” – “Anaheim Ducks” (12/06/2023)

The NHL regular season delights fans with intriguing games. On December 6, Colorado will play Anaheim at Ball Arena. The referee will put the puck into play at 5:00 Moscow time. The Avalanche lost their last head-to-head meeting with the Ducks on the road in a shootout (3-4 B), will there be revenge?

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In the last match, the Avalanche lost to Los Angeles by 1:4. The game started well for Colorado: Josh Manson opened the scoring midway through the first half, but subsequently only the Kings scored. In the second half they took the initiative, completely dominated the field and scored four goals in a row.

During the last game against Anaheim, defenseman Cale Makar was injured. His active performance in attack was clearly absent in the match against the Kings. In 23 games this season, Makar scored 34 points, scored seven goals and had 27 assists. Cale recorded the fifth-most points among defensemen in NHL history through the first 22 games of the season.

Colorado forward Valery Nichushkin had a weak meeting with Los Angeles and did not show effective actions. However, the Russian has good statistics: this season in 21 games he scored 10 goals and gave 11 assists.

Avalanche goaltender Alexander Georgiev did not receive adequate support from his teammates in the matchup with the Kings. The goalie stopped 34 of 38 shots, but there were often gaps in the Avalanche defense that led to dangerous moments. The Russian is the club’s number one this season. He played 20 games and recorded one clean sheet.

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Meanwhile, in the last five meetings, Colorado has had two victories. The team beat Calgary (3-1), Tampa Bay (4-1) and lost to Arizona (3-4 OT), Anaheim (3-4 B) and Los Angeles (1-4). The Avalanche have scored 32 points this season and are in third place in the Western Conference standings.

Anaheim has performed extremely poorly this season. In the last match, the Club beat Colorado (4-3 B) and broke a streak of eight consecutive losses. It is worth noting the poor performance of Greg Cronin’s men in defense: in each of the last seven meetings they have conceded at least three goals.

Anaheim is 13th in the Western Conference standings with 20 points in 24 games. He obtained 10 victories. The attack does not work well: 67 goals were scored. Only San Jose (47) and Chicago (56) have worse results in the West.

Anaheim Russian defenseman Pavel Mintyukov, 20, notched an assist in the last game against Colorado. The newcomer quickly adapted to the NHL and scored 13 points in 24 games this season.

The Avalanche have a great chance to get revenge on the Ducks for their loss in the last head-to-head matchup (3-4 B). Anaheim’s defense is not doing well: the team has lost a lot in recent games and the Avalanche have won 8 of 10 games at home. Let’s bet that Colorado will win with a handicap (-2.5) at odds of 2.45.

Predictions and bets for the NHL match “Colorado” – “Anaheim” on December 6, 2023

Anaheim is in a systemic crisis and the latest victory in a head-to-head matchup with the Avalanche should not be misleading. The Ducks make a lot of mistakes, especially on defense, and the coaching staff can’t fix this problem. Let’s remember that on November 16, the Ducks lost 2-8 at Ball Arena. For their part, the Avalanche are having a good performance at home this season and have won 8 of 10 games. Let’s bet that Colorado will win with a handicap (-2.5), with an odds of 2.45.

Tender: Colorado victory with a handicap (-2.5) in 2.45.