Colorado Avalanche

Colorado Avalanche NHL team page: upcoming games with our picks and odds, recent results and the roster.

Colorado Avalanche play in the Central Central.

Colorado Avalanche overview

The Colorado Avalanche play in the Central Division at Ball Arena in Denver, a mile above sea level. The franchise moved from Quebec City in 1995 and won the Stanley Cup in its first season in Denver, then added titles in 2001 and 2022. Altitude, Mountain time zone scheduling, and a fast, skilled style have made Colorado one of the most interesting teams to handicap. When the Avalanche are contending, they are often priced as home favorites, so the question for bettors is usually whether the price leaves any value.

Betting insights

Denver sits at about 5,280 feet, and teams often cite fatigue and thinner air as reasons why playing in Colorado is difficult, especially for visitors on back-to-backs. That does not guarantee a home win, but it is a legitimate factor when the visitor is arriving from a game the night before. Colorado's style tends to produce high shot volume, so totals should start with goalie confirmation. As a favorite, the Avalanche's moneyline can be expensive, which leads many bettors to the -1.5 puck line. Remember that one-goal games and empty-net goals decide many puck line outcomes.

Upcoming games

Colorado Avalanche at Winnipeg Jets, October 7, 2026, 6:30 PM
Colorado Avalanche at Calgary Flames, October 8, 2026, 8:00 PM
Toronto Maple Leafs at Colorado Avalanche, October 10, 2026, 6:00 PM
Colorado Avalanche at Dallas Stars, October 13, 2026, 7:30 PM
Dallas Stars at Colorado Avalanche, October 14, 2026, 7:30 PM