Colorado at Seattle

The Avalanche (23-2-7) has powered its way to the top of the league standings with a +54 scoring differential. Colorado just won back-to-back home games against the Panthers (6-2) and Predators (4-2), but they haven’t played with the same intensity in recent games away from Ball Arena. Since opening the season 3-0 on the road, the Avs are only 7-7 for a -24.1% ROI. They always carry a hefty price tag from oddsmakers, and tonight is no exception, but their scoring margins indicate they’re playing a different style of hockey, with 10 of their past 14 road games decided by one goal. Other than the 9-1 blowout win in Edmonton, the Avs are scoring and allowing exactly 2.85 goals in road games over the past two months. Seattle’s recent scoring drought has sunk them to the bottom of the league at 2.47 GPG, but they always get up for the Avs. Remember, the Kraken's most memorable feat as a franchise was eliminating the Avs in the first round of the 2022-23 playoffs. All-time, Seattle is 8-11 vs. Colorado, and at home, the Kraken have played a defensive style, resulting in seven of nine games staying UNDER. It’s always a tough task keeping Colorado’s top line in check, but Seattle ranks #15 in goals allowed this season. With home ice, I’m grabbing the massive moneyline value on Seattle to nail down this first meeting of the season. Take Seattle.