The Penguins are on the moneyline to win, while the Avalanche have odds to come out on top when the teams meet on Tuesday. This matchup has an over/under of .
The betting facts in this article reflect odds as of April 5, 2022 at 4:13 PM ET.
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Penguins Vs. Avalanche Betting Odds
Penguins Vs. Avalanche Player Props
Injury Report as of April 5
Penguins: Nathan Beaulieu: Out (Lower Body), Kasperi Kapanen: Probable (Illness), Jason Zucker: Questionable (Leg), Brock McGinn: Out (Upper Body), Danton Heinen: Questionable (Illness), Anthony Angello: Questionable (Illness)
Avalanche: Nazem Kadri: Out (Upper Body), Ryan Murray: Out (Hand), Valeri Nichushkin: Questionable (Illness), Gabriel Landeskog: Out (Knee), Samuel Girard: Out (Lower Body), Bowen Byram: Probable (Head)
Stat Rankings
| Penguins Offense | Stats (Rank) | Avalanche Defense |
|---|---|---|
| 3.30 (9) | Goals/Game | 2.74 (7) |
| 34.5 (7) | Shots/Game | 31.4 (15) |
| 9.6% (15) | Shooting % | 8.7% (6) |
| 7.7 (11) | Giveaways/Game vs Takeaways/Game | 7.3 (9) |
| Avalanche Offense | Stats (Rank) | Penguins Defense |
|---|---|---|
| 3.77 (3) | Goals/Game | 2.61 (4) |
| 35.3 (4) | Shots/Game | 30.4 (9) |
| 10.7% (7) | Shooting % | 8.6% (4) |
| 6.3 (2) | Giveaways/Game vs Takeaways/Game | 7.7 (7) |
Penguins And Avalanche Betting Trends
- The Penguins have been a moneyline favorite 48 times this season, and have gone 31-17 in those games.
- Pittsburgh has a record of 31-17 in games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -115 or shorter (64.6% win percentage).
- The Penguins have an implied moneyline win probability of 53.5% in this contest.
- The Avalanche have won two of the four games they have played while the underdog this season.
- Colorado has entered four games this season as an underdog by -105 or more and is 2-2 in those contests.
- Bookmakers have implied, given the moneyline set for this matchup, that the Avalanche have a 51.2% chance to win.
Head to Head
In the most recent meeting between these squads, Colorado secured a 3-2 win. Sidney Crosby (one goal) and Michael Matheson (one goal) led the Penguins. Devon Toews and Nicolas Aube-Kubel were among the three Avalanche skaters to score one goal each.
| Date | Favorite | Home Team | Spread | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/2/2022 | Avalanche | Avalanche | -1.5 | 6.5 | 3-2 COL |
Penguins Leaders
- Crosby has been important to Pittsburgh’s offense this season, putting up 72 points in 58 games.
- With 32 goals and 36 assists, Jake Guentzel is one of the top offensive options for Pittsburgh with his 68 points (1.1 per game).
- With 60 points through 66 games (seven goals and 53 assists), Kris Letang has been an important part of Pittsburgh’s offensive attack this season.
- As Pittsburgh’s top goalie, Tristan Jarry has recorded 29 wins and 14 losses this season while allowing 124 goals with 1451 saves.
Avalanche Leaders
- Nazem Kadri’s 83 points make him an important offensive option for Colorado. He has 26 goals and 57 assists in 65 games.
- Mikko Rantanen is a top offensive contributor for Colorado with 82 total points this season. He has scored 34 goals and added 48 assists in 66 games.
- Colorado’s Cale Makar is among the leaders on the team with 75 total points (24 goals and 51 assists).
- Darcy Kuemper has a 32-8-0 record this season, with a .925 save percentage (fourth-best in the league). He has 1321 saves, and has allowed 107 goals (2.4 goals against average).
Predictions
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