March 02, 2026 1:35 PM EST

NHL: Colorado Avalanche vs. Anaheim Ducks 3/3/2026

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The Colorado Avalanche are solid 58.1 percent favorites over the Anaheim Ducks. The Avalanche are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +1 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 31 shots on goal vs 30 shots for the Ducks. The Avalanche goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 90.5% compared to the Ducks goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 89.4%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Mackenzie Blackwood 27, Lukas Dostal 28 SHOTS: Nathan MacKinnon 4.3, Jackson LaCombe 2.9 GOALS: Cale Makar 0.5, Mason McTavish 0.59 PTS: Nathan MacKinnon has a 60% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Jackson LaCombe has a 34% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Anaheim Ducks

Colorado AvalancheRECORDAnaheim DucksRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road17-11, 61% 57Record at Home20-9, 69% 972Anaheim Ducks
VS Anaheim Ducks1-1, 50% -43VS Colorado Avalanche1-1, 50% 98Anaheim Ducks
vs Team .500 or Better19-13, 59% -297vs Team .500 or Better14-15, 48% 6Anaheim Ducks
Record as Road Favorite14-9, 61% -40Record as Home Underdog10-5, 67% 620Anaheim Ducks
After 1 or More Days Off35-14, 71% -2952After 1 or More Days Off29-22, 57% -1268Anaheim Ducks

PAST 30 DAYS

Colorado AvalancheRECORDAnaheim DucksRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road2-0, 100% 128Record at Home5-0, 100% 416Anaheim Ducks
VS Anaheim Ducks0-0 No GamesVS Colorado Avalanche0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better1-1, 50% -36vs Team .500 or Better2-0, 100% 129Anaheim Ducks
Record as Road Favorite2-0, 100% 128Record as Home Underdog1-0, 100% 123Colorado Avalanche
After 1 or More Days Off4-1, 80% -298After 1 or More Days Off5-0, 100% -170Anaheim Ducks

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Colorado AvalancheRECORDAnaheim DucksRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD15-13, 54% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME19-11, 63% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS1-1, 50% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS0-0 No GamesOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-15, 52% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON10-16, 38% OverUNDER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home26-19, 58% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road31-9, 78% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Colorado Avalanche Road Games: 13-15, 46% -1002 Anaheim Ducks Home Games: 10-19, 34% -957 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Colorado Avalanche Road Games: 1-1, 50% -100 Anaheim Ducks Home Games: 2-3, 40% -120

MONEY LINE - Colorado Avalanche Road Games: 14-14, 50% -434 Anaheim Ducks Home Games: 9-20, 31% +-1286 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Colorado Avalanche Road Games: 1-1, 50% -36 Anaheim Ducks Home Games: 2-3, 40% -120

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Colorado Avalanche Road Games: 16-12, 57% + 256 Anaheim Ducks Home Games: 11-18, 38% -799 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Colorado Avalanche Road Games: 1-1, 50% -9 Anaheim Ducks Home Games: 1-4, 20% -309

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