Colorado Avalanche vs Detroit Red Wings NHL Prediction
Colorado Avalanche
Detroit Red WingsColorado host Detroit at Ball Arena in Denver on November 7, with puck drop at 21:00 America/New_York. The Avalanche are sixth in the Western Conference on 20 points, five behind Minnesota. Detroit have 17 points. Both teams have lost their last two games.
Colorado: scoring pace has slowed
Recent form and home results
The Avalanche have three wins and two losses in their last five games. Their first three outings each produced five goals; the next two produced only two apiece. At home, they beat New Jersey and Calgary before losing to Nashville.
Strengths and vulnerabilities
- Across 17 league games, Colorado have scored 68 goals.
- They have conceded 56 goals.
- Their two recent road games finished 5–2 at Chicago and 2–7 at Columbus on consecutive nights.
Personnel and goaltending
Defenseman Josh Manson is out for eight weeks with an ankle injury. No goaltending or special-teams edge can be established.
- Nashville Predatorshome2:3
- Columbus Blue Jacketsaway2:7
- Chicago Blackhawksaway5:2
- Calgary Flameshome5:2
- New Jersey Devilshome5:2
Detroit: attack retreats after productive start
Five-game trajectory
The Red Wings have two wins and three losses across their last five. Their two listed away games yielded one victory and one defeat, with seven goals scored and seven conceded.
What the scorelines reveal
- Detroit scored and conceded in all five games; none ended with a shutout at either end.
- Three of those contests featured at least seven goals, but the latest ended with only three.
- Their three home fixtures produced one win and a 9–8 aggregate.
Absences across the lineup
John Gibson will miss the game with a lower-body injury, while defenseman Albert Johansson is on injured reserve. Mason Appleton is also unavailable, as is Marco Kasper with an upper-body injury. No replacement starter, save percentage, confirmed forward combinations or special-teams percentages are supplied; Gibson’s absence does not establish the replacement’s effectiveness.
- Vegas Golden Knightshome1:2
- Tampa Bay Lightningaway2:4
- Florida Panthersaway5:3
- St. Louis Blueshome4:5
- Chicago Blackhawkshome4:1
History favors Colorado, with a recent exception
Colorado have won eight of the ten meetings over five years. The eight listed games contain 44 goals, an average of 5.5, with four finishing above 6.5. The latest meeting ended Colorado’s four-game winning run in this matchup: Detroit won 2–0 in Denver on February 2, 2026. Colorado’s record is strong, but Detroit won the latest meeting by shutout.
- 03.02.2026Colorado Avalanche0:2Detroit Red WingsNHL
- 31.01.2026Detroit Red Wings0:5Colorado AvalancheNHL
- 26.03.2025Colorado Avalanche5:2Detroit Red WingsNHL
- 08.12.2024Detroit Red Wings1:2Colorado AvalancheNHL
- 07.03.2024Colorado Avalanche7:2Detroit Red WingsNHL
Rest is equal; travel is not
Both clubs last played on November 5, giving each one clear day between games. Colorado remain in Denver after their previous home fixture, whereas Detroit travel from a home game to Ball Arena. No additional match-specific news or expert opinions are supplied.
Our first-period pick
Our pick is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.45. Both clubs have lost twice in succession, so a more cautious opening is plausible: limiting turnovers would reduce the risk of another early chase. Detroit scored just three goals across those defeats, making the visitors the stronger candidate to finish the opening period without a goal.
Mason Appleton and Marco Kasper are unavailable through injury, reducing Detroit's forward options. That supports the case for a quieter start from the visitors, although John Gibson's absence creates risk at the other end rather than strengthening this bet. The two latest meetings ended 5:0 and 0:2; those shutouts show that this matchup can produce one-sided scoring, but do not establish a first-period trend. A projected opening-period score is 1:0 to Colorado.
Betting verdict
Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.45 targets Detroit's reduced attacking options rather than a low-scoring full game. With no period-specific scoring figures available, confidence should remain measured.
FAQ
When does Colorado Avalanche — Detroit Red Wings kick off?
The match starts on 07.11.2026 at 21:00 (New York), Ball Arena (Denver).
What is the prediction for Colorado Avalanche — Detroit Red Wings?
Our pick is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No at 1.45.
What are the teams’ chances?
By market estimate: Colorado Avalanche win — 53%, draw — 21%, Detroit Red Wings win — 26%.
Chances by market estimate
Team form
- Nashville Predatorshome2:3
- Columbus Blue Jacketsaway2:7
- Chicago Blackhawksaway5:2
- Calgary Flameshome5:2
- New Jersey Devilshome5:2
- Vegas Golden Knightshome1:2
- Tampa Bay Lightningaway2:4
- Florida Panthersaway5:3
- St. Louis Blueshome4:5
- Chicago Blackhawkshome4:1
Standings · Central Division
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota Wild | 18 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 60:39 | 27 |
| 2 | Utah Mammoth | 17 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 61:59 | 21 |
| 3 | Dallas Stars | 16 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 45:38 | 20 |
| 4 | Colorado Avalanche | 17 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 68:56 | 20 |
| 5 | Nashville Predators | 16 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 49:50 | 19 |
| 6 | St. Louis Blues | 16 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 49:50 | 16 |
| 7 | Winnipeg Jets | 17 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 45:60 | 15 |
| 8 | Chicago Blackhawks | 17 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 37:67 | 9 |
Head-to-head
- 03.02.2026Colorado Avalanche0:2Detroit Red WingsNHL
- 31.01.2026Detroit Red Wings0:5Colorado AvalancheNHL
- 26.03.2025Colorado Avalanche5:2Detroit Red WingsNHL
- 08.12.2024Detroit Red Wings1:2Colorado AvalancheNHL
- 07.03.2024Colorado Avalanche7:2Detroit Red WingsNHL
About the match
- 7 November · 21:00 New York
- Venue: Ball Arena (Denver)
Odds
Odds updated 06.11 21:10
Market backs the hosts, with a lower-total lean
Colorado are the regulation-time favorite at 53.9%, against 25.3% for Detroit and 20.8% for a draw. Over the last 24 hours, support has strengthened for the home win and draw while weakening for the away win. These are regulation outcomes, separate from winning after overtime or a shootout.
Under 6.5 carries a 55.8% market probability and has attracted support, while Over has drifted. BTTS remains strongly favored at 89.1%, although that line has also eased. The market therefore separates an expectation that both teams score from an expectation of a high combined total.
Our prediction
- Market
- Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No
- Current odds
- 1.45
- Confidence
- Our estimate
- 63%
- Market estimate
- 63%
- Status
- pending
The bet will be placed 1–3 hours before the match
