There is still hope for the Colorado Avalanche as they attempt to make a run at this year’s NHL Playoffs, with the 2022 Stanley Cup champs attempting to show they still have another run in them.
With the final stretch run of the season underway, the Avs will attempt to make a run. They still have a chance at the second or third seeds in the Central Division, while the top seed might be out of reach, as the Winnipeg Jets have been on fire lately. Ultimately, they can alter the direction of their odds and change the course of their first-round opponent if they can string together some wins.
Right now, oddsmakers from Bet365 Colorado list the Avs as a +15000 favorite to string together several wins together and win the division. The Avalanche are currently at -5000 odds of making the playoffs, +550 of winning the Western Conference, and +1000 of winning the Stanley Cup.
5 Big Games Ahead
The Avalanche have some work to do if they want to move up in the standings. Below, we highlight two games that will be pivotal down the stretch, as the Avs attempt to make a run at their second title in four seasons.
1. Los Angeles Kings, 10 PM EST, March 27, ESPN
This could be a potential playoff preview, as the Kings still have a slim chance of winning the Pacific Division and earning a first-round date with the Avalanche. Until then, the Avalanche have to face the Kings two more times, with this one being at Ball Arena at the end of March. The Avs hope to replicate their 4-2 win from earlier this season and take down the Kings again.
2. Vegas Golden Knights, 9:30 PM EST, April 8, ESPN
This could be a potential first-round showdown as the Golden Knights are currently battling for the Pacific Division title. So far, the Knights and Avs have split the season series, with the home team winning each time. This will be the ultimate test for the Avalanche, as they play a team that has given them fits in the past.
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Colorado Avalanche Playoff & Stanley Cup Odds FAQs
The Colorado Avalanche odds of winning the Stanley Cup currently is +1000. Oddsmakers see them making the playoffs but having trouble getting past the top favorites in the Western Conference, including the Edmonton Oilers, Dallas Stars, and Winnipeg Jets.
The Avalanche playoff odds are -5000. This highlights how oddsmakers are incredibly confident that the Avalanche will make the playoffs, as they are currently occupying the fifth spot in the Western Conference and third in the division while leading the second wildcard spot by 12 points.
The Avalanche projected point total is 99.5. This indicates that oddsmakers believe they will win most of their remaining games as they attempt to get hot and make a deep run into the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the quest for another title.
Yes. The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup three times. They first won it in 1996, sweeping the Florida Panthers in four games. Then, they edged out the New Jersey Devils in seven games in 2001. Finally, they won their most recent title in 2022, overcoming the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games.
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Christopher Boan has been covering sports and sports betting for more than seven years, including stops at ArizonaSports.com, the Tucson Weekly and the Green Valley News.
