Predictions and bets for Avalanche v Coyotes

The first round of the NHL playoffs continues with Colorado looking to make it 3-0 against the Arizona Coyotes.

The Avalanche have shown their quality in the first two encounters, winning 3-0 and 3-2, but our predictive analysis sees Arizona making things interesting today.

Here are our best plays for a crucial Game 3.

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Dimers' Suggested Plays

Best Bet: Over 5.5 goals (+120*)
Moneyline: Coyotes (+160*)
Puck Line: Coyotes (-180*)

Best Bet: Over 5.5 goals (+120*)

Goals have been limited in the first two matches of the first round, but our model anticipates that to change today as Arizona try and get back into the series.

Moneyline: Coyotes (+160*)

They’ve been outclassed by Colorado so far, but we think the Coyotes can prolong this series by winning today. It’s worth a small wager for a large return.

Puck Line: Coyotes +1.5 (-180*) has a 64% probability

The Coyotes were much improved in their second game of the series after a 3-0 shutout in the first. We’re expecting another close encounter in this one.

Dimers' take-out

The Avalanche go into this one as raging favorites, but we think there’s still a little bit to play out in this series. Take the Coyotes for a little bit of a boost to your balances.

*odds are correct at time of publishing