Colorado vs Detroit Prediction: the Champ Needs Help

Prediction for the NHL Colorado Avalanche vs Detroit Red Wings match, which will take place on January 16th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

How about this? The reigning NHL champion is fighting not for the Western Conference lead but for a playoff spot. Colorado is currently fourth in the Central Division, seven points behind the top 3. In their last three games, the Avalanche first suffered two losses, 4-5 to Florida and 2-4 to Chicago, but then embarrassingly beat Chicago by seven unanswered pucks.

Detroit, on the other hand, has yet to shine in the current campaign. With 43 points, the team can settle for 12th place in the Eastern Conference and sixth in the Atlantic Division. In their last five games, the Red Wings have got two victories (Winnipeg 7-5 and Toronto 4-1) and three failures - 2-3 to Florida, 1-4 to Toronto, and 3-4 to Columbus.

• Detroit is averaging 3.39 goals per game.
• Detroit has failed three of the last five matches.

In this matchup, we are more impressed with Colorado. After all, the Avalanche are the reigning NHL champion, while Detroit is a mediocre club. Also, they urgently need to join the playoff battle, or they will miss this campaign's first round. With that in mind, we suggest betting on a win for the home team.

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