Colorado leads the NHL with 102 points. The Avalanche have been the best team in hockey. But they looked anything but that eight days ago when the road Penguins smashed them, 7-2. It was the worst home loss of the season for the Avalanche and also the most goals they have lost by in a game this season. Fair to say this is Colorado's Revenge Game of the Year. The Avalanche are 2-0 on their road trip so far, beating the Capitals on Sunday and the Blackhawks last Friday. Pittsburgh lost 5-1 to Carolina two days ago. This marks the Penguins' third game in four days. Colorado averages the most goals per game and also gives up the fewest goals per game. Gabriel Landeskog, who had been sidelined with a lower-body injury since March 6, returned to the Avs’ lineup against the Capitals and scored a goal. Landeskog has 15 points in 15 games against the Penguins. But Landeskog isn't Colorado's main threat. Nathan MacKinnon leads the NHL in goals with 45, while ranking third in points with 114. MacKinnon has posted 29 points in 23 games against the Penguins. Take the Avalanche.
This Pro Pick was released to clients on March 24, 2026 at 12:01PM ET.
Colorado at Pittsburgh
March 24, 2026
1.5 units on Colorado -150 (moneyline) (risk 1.5 to return 2.5)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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