Arizona Coyotes vs. Colorado Avalanche: Prediction, Preview, Picks & Odds - 3/24/2023

by Chuck Sommers

Friday, Mar 24, 2023
Time: 9 p.m. ET
Venue: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
Where to watch: BSAZX, ALT

Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks


DraftKings: Avalanche -450, Coyotes +360
BetMGM: Avalanche -450, Coyotes +360
Caesars: Avalanche -450, Coyotes +360

Season record
Coyotes: 27-33-12
Avalanche: 41-23-6

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Coyotes - Avalanche preview, prediction and analysis


The Arizona Coyotes and Colorado Avalanche are set to face off on March 24, 2023, in what promises to be a thrilling game between two Western Conference rivals. The game will be played at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, and both teams will be looking to secure a crucial win in their playoff race.

The Coyotes come into the game with a record of 33-28-9, currently sitting in fifth place in the Pacific Division. They have been inconsistent in recent weeks, winning only four of their last ten games. Led by forward Clayton Keller and defenseman Jakob Chychrun, the Coyotes will need to bring their A-game to compete with the high-flying Avalanche.

The Avalanche, on the other hand, have had a successful season so far, with a record of 45-18-5, currently sitting in second place in the Central Division. They have been one of the most dominant teams in the league this season, with a high-powered offense led by Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog, and Mikko Rantanen. They will be looking to continue their strong play and secure another win against a struggling Coyotes team.

Another key matchup will be between the Avalanche's top line of MacKinnon and Rantanen, and the Coyotes' defense.

The game between the Coyotes and Avalanche promises to be an exciting contest between two teams with contrasting seasons. The Avalanche will be looking to continue their strong play and secure another win as they look to cement their place in the playoffs. The Coyotes, on the other hand, will be looking to turn their season around and secure a crucial win on the road.

Coyotes head coach André Tourigny will be looking to his team to bring their best effort and play a complete game. The Coyotes have struggled with consistency this season, and if they can put together a solid effort for a full 60 minutes, they will have a chance to upset the Avalanche.

Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar will be hoping his team can continue their dominant play and put up some goals against the Coyotes' solid goaltender. The Avalanche have been one of the best offensive teams in the league this season, and if they can continue to play at a high level, they will be tough to beat.

In conclusion, the game between the Coyotes and Avalanche on March 24, 2023, promises to be an exciting matchup between two teams with contrasting seasons. The Avalanche will be looking to continue their strong play and secure another win as they look to cement their place in the playoffs, while the Coyotes will be hoping to turn their season around and secure a crucial win on the road. Fans from both teams will be eagerly watching to see which team comes out on top in what promises to be a thrilling contest.

Projected lines

Coyotes:

Clayton Keller -- Barrett Hayton -- Nick Schmaltz

Matias Maccelli -- Jack McBain -- Lawson Crouse

Brett Ritchie -- Travis Boyd -- Christian Fischer

Liam O'Brien -- Laurent Dauphin

Juuso Valimaki -- Michael Kesselring

Patrik Nemeth -- J.J. Moser

Connor Mackey -- Victor Soderstrom

Karel Vejmelka

Avalanche:

Denis Malgin -- Nathan MacKinnon -- Mikko Rantanen

Alex Newhook -- J.T. Compher -- Valeri Nichushkin

Andrew Cogliano -- Lars Eller -- Logan O'Connor

Alex Galchenyuk -- Darren Helm -- Matt Nieto

Devon Toews -- Samuel Girard

Jack Johnson -- Bowen Byram

Kurtis MacDermid -- Brad Hunt

Alexandar Georgiev

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Chuck Sommers

About the Author:

Chuck Sommers has camped outside of sportsbooks since he can remember, learning the tricks and nuances of the trade. He still has nightmares of betting $5,000 on the Raiders in the Tuck Rule game but has since turned that to 25 years of veteran handicapping greatness. You can find him mostly in the shadows at the Red Rock or Aliante casinos wondering if the over is cashing on any given Sunday.

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