Colorado vs Buffalo Prediction: the Avalanche Will Manage the 6th Win In a Row

Prediction for the NHL-1 match between Colorado vs Buffalo, which will take place on January 3rd. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the teams' conditions! Several betting options are available.

The end of December went well for Colorado. The Denver club secured four wins. The schedule was not the most difficult - 4-2 over San Jose, 4-2 over Anaheim, 5-2 over Seattle, and 4-1 over Utah - but the Avalanche confirmed their status at the expense of Winnipeg. In the new year, Jared Bednar's charges beat the Jets 5-2. As a result, Colorado is gradually consolidating their position in the top eight. They currently sit in sixth place with 46 points.

After failing 13 in a row, Lindy Ruff's men have been on a roll. They have won three - the Islanders and Chicago 7-1 and 6-2 before beating St. Louis 4-2. Buffalo couldn't manage a fourth win in a row. A strong Dallas team stood in the way, and the Sabres lost 4-2. The Sabres remain in last place, but are one point off the penultimate spot.

We're not expecting another miracle from Lindy Ruff's men. We have to be realistic. Colorado comes into this game on a five-game winning streak and will be playing in front of their fans. Buffalo is the big underdog in the East, while the Avalanche are fighting for a top-three finish in the West. In general, the quality of the teams is completely different. That's why we're backing the first team to win outright.