Avalanche vs. Utah

We are backing the Over 5.5 as Colorado enters this matchup boasting the NHL’s #1 offense (3.84 G/GP), led by league-leading scorer Nathan MacKinnon (93 points). Utah has mirrored this production recently, scoring 20 goals in their last five games (4.0 G/GP), and both teams face potential defensive lapses as they return from the mid-season Olympic break. With Colorado defensive anchor Devon Toews sidelined and Utah’s transition game operating at peak volume, the current market line fails to account for the elite scoring form of both top-six units.