Colorado Avalanche vs Detroit Red Wings Picks and Predictions March 25th 2025

Colorado Avalanche vs Detroit Red Wings March 25th 2025

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Red Wings and Avalanche. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Avalanche at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Avalanche being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Red Wings.

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Detroit vs. Colorado Key Information

• Teams: Red Wings at Avalanche
• Where: Ball Arena Denver
• Date: Tuesday, March 25th
• Betting Odds COL -286 | DET +230 O/U 6

The Red Wings Can Win If…

With a 2-1 win over the Sabres, Detroit improved to 33-31-6. The Red Wings trailed early, giving up a goal in the first period, but came back with two goals in the second to secure the victory. Detroit was favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell well short of that.

Dylan Larkin scored both goals for Detroit, bringing them back from a 1-0 deficit. Both of his goals came on the power play, after the Red Wings allowed a short-handed goal in the first period.

Detroit’s offense was held in check for much of the game, as they scored both of their goals in the second period. Dylan Larkin netted his 6th and 7th goals of the season, with the first coming 7:49 into the period and the second at 14:38.

The Red Wings took 23 shots on goal and converted twice on the power play. Larkin scored on two of his four shots, while Alex DeBrincat picked up his 4th assist of the season and Lucas Raymond added his 10th assist.

Detroit’s defense gave up the first goal at 11:39 in the 1st period, but they shut down the Sabres after that, leading to a 2-1 win. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, and the defense added 4 takeaways and 11 hits.

• Across Detroit’s last three regular season games, their record sits at 1-2. In these matchups, they ended with an puck line record of 1-2 and an over-under mark of 1-2.
• The Red Wings have gone 3-7 over their last ten regular season games. Across these games, their puck line record was just 5-5, while posting an over-under record of 3-5-2.

The Avalanche Can Win If…

With a 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche now sit at 43-25-3. Colorado was the underdog on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals. The combined 7 goals pushed the game over the line.

Colorado took the lead in the second period, but the Predators responded with five unanswered goals. The Avalanche’s defense struggled in the third period, allowing three goals, two of which were empty-netters.

In their 5-2 loss to Nashville, the Avalanche took 30 shots on goal but only found the net twice. Cale Makar scored his 5th goal of the season on a power play, while Nathan MacKinnon added his 6th goal, with Makar also picking up his 16th assist.

Colorado had 23 giveaways and didn’t score in the first period. They got on the board with 2:54 left in the second period, and their second goal came with 2:17 remaining in the game.

Colorado’s defense struggled late, giving up two empty-net goals to Nashville in the final 1:14 of the 3rd period. They also allowed the game’s first two goals and another at 5:15 in the 3rd period. Justus Annunen made 21 saves with an 87.5% save percentage.

• Over their last three games, the Avalanche have gone 2-1 straight up. However, they have only gone 1-2 vs. the puck line over this stretch. Their over-under record in these three games was 1-1-1.
• Colorado has put together a record of 8-2 in their last ten games (regular season). Across these games, their puck line record was just 6-4, while posting an over-under record of 5-4-1.

The Lean

If you’re considering a direct moneyline bet, the Avalanche is the choice to make. However, with a payout of -286, you might want to use this bet as a building block for a parlay.

If you’re looking for a puck line bet, I’d suggest going with the Red Wings to cover. Even in the event of a Avalanche victory, this game is expected to be closely fought, and the Red Wings should cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

Red Wings Seek Road Upset vs. Streaking Avalanche

The Detroit Red Wings aim to build off a much-needed win and stay in the Eastern Conference playoff hunt when they visit the red-hot Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night in Denver.

Detroit Clings to Playoff Hopes

The Red Wings (33-31-6, 72 points) snapped a three-game skid with a convincing 5-1 win over Utah on Monday, but the victory only slightly slowed a troubling stretch in which they’ve lost nine of 12 overall. Now four points behind the final wild-card spot in the East, Detroit enters a critical matchup against a Cup-contending opponent.

Coach Todd McLellan emphasized that consistency and toughness are essential if his team is serious about ending its playoff drought.

Detroit’s top offensive threats remain consistent, with Lucas Raymond pacing the club at 70 points, Dylan Larkin close behind with 62, and Alex DeBrincat leading the team in goals with 33. However, the Red Wings will be without goaltender Petr Mrazek after he exited Monday’s win early following a collision. Cam Talbot is expected to start in goal.

Avalanche Rolling Toward Postseason

The Avalanche (43-25-3, 89 points) are peaking at the right time, going 10-1-1 in their last 12 games as they chase a top seed in the Central Division. Colorado continues to ride its elite core, led by Hart Trophy candidate Nathan MacKinnon, who leads the league with 105 points.

Defenseman Cale Makar is also putting together another Norris-caliber season, while midseason addition Martin Necas has seamlessly fit in with 75 combined points between his time in Carolina and Colorado. Ross Colton has stepped up recently to give the Avalanche depth scoring, notching 12 points in his last 12 games.

Injuries to defensemen Sam Girard and Erik Johnson remain a concern, but Colorado’s recent form hasn’t skipped a beat.

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What to Watch

While Detroit hopes to claw back into playoff contention, Colorado will look to extend its home dominance and keep pace in a tight Western Conference race. The Red Wings haven’t made the postseason since 2016, while the Avalanche are gunning for a second Stanley Cup in three seasons.

This is a crucial test for Detroit—and one that could either reignite their playoff push or further derail it.

For more NHL analysis and projections, check out our NHL Predictions page.

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