January 29, 2026 3:11 PM EST

NHL: Colorado Avalanche vs. Detroit Red Wings 1/31/2026

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The Colorado Avalanche are solid 59.4 percent favorites over the Detroit Red Wings. The Avalanche are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +7 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 32 shots on goal vs 25 shots for the Red Wings. The Red Wings goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 90.2% compared to the Avalanche goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 89.6%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Mackenzie Blackwood 22, John Gibson 29 SHOTS: Nathan MacKinnon 4.4, Dylan Larkin 3.3 GOALS: Valeri Nichushkin 0.56, Dylan Larkin 0.45 PTS: Nathan MacKinnon has a 66% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Lucas Raymond has a 54% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Detroit Red Wings

Colorado AvalancheRECORDDetroit Red WingsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road15-9, 62% 129Record at Home18-9, 67% 644Detroit Red Wings
VS Detroit Red Wings0-0 No GamesVS Colorado Avalanche0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better14-11, 56% -337vs Team .500 or Better10-15, 40% -615Colorado Avalanche
Record as Road Favorite12-7, 63% 32Record as Home Underdog7-0, 100% 763Detroit Red Wings
After 1 or More Days Off31-12, 72% -2554After 1 or More Days Off29-13, 69% -1209Detroit Red Wings

PAST 30 DAYS

Colorado AvalancheRECORDDetroit Red WingsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road2-2, 50% -65Record at Home5-1, 83% 279Detroit Red Wings
VS Detroit Red Wings0-0 No GamesVS Colorado Avalanche0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better3-5, 38% -329vs Team .500 or Better4-3, 57% 91Detroit Red Wings
Record as Road Favorite2-2, 50% -65Record as Home Underdog1-0, 100% 123Detroit Red Wings
After 1 or More Days Off6-5, 55% -799After 1 or More Days Off9-1, 90% -178Detroit Red Wings

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Colorado AvalancheRECORDDetroit Red WingsRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD12-12, 50% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME15-11, 58% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS2-2, 50% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS4-3, 57% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-15, 52% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON12-14, 46% OverUNDER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home22-17, 56% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road26-15, 63% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Colorado Avalanche Road Games: 12-12, 50% -702 Detroit Red Wings Home Games: 14-13, 52% +33 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Colorado Avalanche Road Games: 1-3, 25% -191 Detroit Red Wings Home Games: 4-2, 67% +176

MONEY LINE - Colorado Avalanche Road Games: 13-11, 54% -198 Detroit Red Wings Home Games: 14-13, 52% +-137 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Colorado Avalanche Road Games: 3-1, 75% +144 Detroit Red Wings Home Games: 4-2, 67% +115

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Colorado Avalanche Road Games: 14-10, 58% + 274 Detroit Red Wings Home Games: 11-16, 41% -599 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Colorado Avalanche Road Games: 3-1, 75% + 173 Detroit Red Wings Home Games: 2-4, 33% -218

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