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The pick — Colorado-Utah UNDER 6.5 goals (-110, BetMGM)
We’re on a bit of a skid at the moment, so let’s turn our attention back to the hottest team to begin the season: The Utah Hockey Club.
After a 3-0 start, Utah has cooled off by losing three of its last four games. Its opponent on Thursday night — the Colorado Avalanche — has been on the opposite trajectory. After losing their first four contests while giving up a combined 25 goals, the Avs have turned it around by winning their last three games.
While both teams have shown the propensity to light the lamp in bunches, they have had low-scoring affairs as of late.
Colorado has hit the under on this mark in each of its last two games and is finishing off the last leg of a road trip. So the Avs will likely have some tired legs. Also, Utah has hit the under in three of its last four contests.
Our good friends over at BetAlytics are projecting 6.06 goals in this matchup, giving it one their only two "A" value game wagers across Thursday's NHL slate.
Give me a low-scoring battle and maybe sprinkle a little on Colorado to win this in 60 minutes at +115.
Season record: 5-5, +1.75 units