The Carolina Hurricanes will look to rebound from their first loss of the season as they visit the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night at Ball Arena in Denver. These have been two of the best teams in the NHL early in the year. But only one of them will leave Denver with a win after this game. Before the puck drops in this NHL matchup, continue reading to get my Hurricanes vs Avalanche prediction for the night.
Our Hurricanes vs Avalanche Pick
- Pick: Colorado Avalanche Moneyline
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Carolina Hurricanes vs Colorado Avalanche
- Date & Time: Thursday, October 23, 2025, 9:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
- Broadcast: ESPN+
Hurricanes vs Avalanche Odds
| Bet Type | Carolina Hurricanes | Colorado Avalanche |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +110 | -130 |
| Puckline | +1.5 (-250) | -1.5 (+185) |
| Total Goals | Over 5.5 (-135) | Under 5.5 (+115) |
Key Storylines
- Recent Form: The Hurricanes enter this game with a 5-1-0 record. They did take a loss in their last game on the road against the Vegas Golden Knights. Carolina will try to rebound from that result and get back on track offensively after being held to just one goal in Vegas. The Avalanche are unbeaten in regulation at 5-0-2. Carolina’s offense has been potent, averaging 4.00 goals per game. Colorado boasts a strong defensive record with a 1.86 goals-against average. Something has to give between those two units.
- Goaltending: Carolina’s Brandon Bussi has a .917 save percentage and Frederik Andersen has a .894 save percentage. Colorado’s Scott Wedgewood leads his team with a .927 save percentage. Both teams have strong goaltending to rely on in this huge matchup out West.
- Key Skaters: Carolina’s Seth Jarvis has been a standout, scoring four game-winning goals in the first five games, a feat never before achieved in NHL history. Colorado’s Cale Makar continues to be a defensive anchor and offensive contributor. The Avalanche have had 11 points from Martin Necas early in the year and he will try to continue producing for the Avs in this game.
Best Player Props
| Player | Stat | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | Goals | Over 0.5 |
| Cale Makar | Assists | Over 0.5 |
Betting Trends & H2H
- Carolina Hurricanes: The Hurricanes are 3-3 on the puckline so far this season. They are also 3-3 on over/unders so far this year.
- Colorado Avalanche: The Avalanche are 4-3 on the puckline going into this game. They have gone under the total in five of their first seven games.
- Head-to-Head: This is the first of two regular-season games scheduled between these teams.
Hurricanes vs Avalanche Model Projection
- Score Projection: Carolina Hurricanes 2 – Colorado Avalanche 4
- Win Probability: Carolina 44%, Colorado 56%
Final Thoughts
Both of these teams have been highly impressive so far this season. But only one of them can come away with the win in this game. I will go with the Avalanche to be that team. The Avs have yet to lose a game in regulation this season and they should benefit greatly from playing at home here. I’ll back them as they should hand the Canes their second loss in a row.
