Colorado Avalanche vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/3

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The Colorado Avalanche will visit the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center for an NHL regular season game. The game is set for Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 10:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Avalanche come into this game with a record of 39-10-9. Led by head coach Jared Bednar, they hold the top spot in the Western Central Division. The Ducks, under head coach Joel Quenneville, have a 33-23-3 record and are ranked second in the Western Pacific Division.

Avalanche vs Ducks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Colorado Avalanche vs. Anaheim Ducks
  • Venue: Honda Center
  • Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Colorado Avalanche -160, Anaheim Ducks +133

Colorado Avalanche Team Preview

The Colorado Avalanche are heading into their next game with a mixed record in recent performances. They secured a 3-1 win against the Chicago Blackhawks, showcasing strong defense with only 15 shots allowed. However, they faced a setback with a 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild, despite firing 47 shots on goal.

In the game against the Utah Mammoth, the Avalanche won 4-2. Their power play contributed with one goal, and they recorded 17 blocks. Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon have been standout players, contributing goals and assists in recent games.

For the season, the Avalanche have been productive in scoring, leading the league with 220 goals and 389 assists. Their goaltending has been effective, with Scott Wedgewood having 742 saves. The team will look to maintain their strong offensive performance in the upcoming game.

Anaheim Ducks Team Preview

The Anaheim Ducks have been strong in recent home games. They secured a 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames. Cutter Gauthier was key, scoring two goals on nine shots.

In the game against the Winnipeg Jets, the Ducks won 5-4. Beckett Sennecke led with three assists, while the team had 40 shots on goal. Ryan Poehling also contributed with a goal and an assist.

The Ducks also had a 6-5 win over the Edmonton Oilers. Leo Carlsson stood out with a goal and two assists. The Ducks have been effective, scoring power play goals in multiple games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Colorado Avalanche are favored to win against the Anaheim Ducks. The Avalanche have a moneyline of -160, while the Ducks are at +133. Colorado has strong skater stats, leading in goals and assists this season. This makes them a solid pick to win the game with a projected score of 4-2.

The total for the game is set at 6.5. The Avalanche and Ducks have both shown the ability to score, but also have goalies that allow goals. Given the projected score of 4-2, the total is expected to stay under 6.5. The under is at -102, which makes it an appealing choice.