Detroit Red Wings vs Colorado Avalanche predictions, Jan 31, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

8 months ago

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In what promises to be an exciting matchup, the Detroit Red Wings will face off against the Colorado Avalanche on January 31, 2026.

Recent form suggests that the Red Wings have been the stronger team, winning three of their last five matches. On the other hand, the Avalanche have won just two of their last five games. This discrepancy is reflected in the bookmakers’ odds, with the Red Wings being slight favorites at 3.09 compared to the Avalanche’s 2.

Tactically, the Red Wings have been solid defensively, conceding fewer goals than their opponents. On the other hand, the Avalanche possess a strong attacking unit that can pose a threat to any defense.

Considering the recent form and tactical strengths of both teams, this matchup is sure to be closely contested. While the Red Wings may have the edge based on recent performances, the Avalanche have the quality to pull off an upset. With such evenly matched teams, this game could go either way.

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Detroit
30.8%

Draw
22.1%

Colorado
47.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:4

Outrights of NHL Colorado Avalanche: 24.28% Detroit Red Wings: 1.62%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	3.13	4.37	2.07
	3.09	4.28	2

Latest Results

27.01.26 Detroit Red Wings – Los Angeles Kings – 1:3
24.01.26 Winnipeg Jets – Detroit Red Wings – 1:5
22.01.26 Minnesota Wild – Detroit Red Wings – 4:3 OT
21.01.26 Toronto Maple Leafs – Detroit Red Wings – 1:2 OT
18.01.26 Detroit Red Wings – Ottawa Senators – 4:3 OT

28.01.26 Ottawa Senators – Colorado Avalanche – 5:2
25.01.26 Toronto Maple Leafs – Colorado Avalanche – 1:4
23.01.26 Colorado Avalanche – Philadelphia Flyers – 3:7
21.01.26 Colorado Avalanche – Anaheim Ducks – 1:2 penalties
19.01.26 Colorado Avalanche – Washington Capitals – 5:2

Facts

One of the most interesting matches of the day, featuring two top-table teams (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Detroit won 1.

Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.

Detroit may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Colorado might have a minor edge in this game.

We predict that Detroit will win today’s game, with odds of 3.11.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Detroit won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 16 matches, and goals 44:73. (average 2.2:3.7).

Including home matches between the teams, Detroit won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 18:27. (average 1.8:2.7).

Latest Head To Head

25.03.25 Colorado Avalanche – Detroit Red Wings – 5:2
07.12.24 Detroit Red Wings – Colorado Avalanche – 1:2
06.03.24 Colorado Avalanche – Detroit Red Wings – 7:2
22.02.24 Detroit Red Wings – Colorado Avalanche – 2:1 OT
18.03.23 Detroit Red Wings – Colorado Avalanche – 1:5

Standings

Main

Western Conference

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Colorado Avalanche	51	32	3	9	7	200:127	79
2	Minnesota Wild	54	19	11	10	14	175:157	70
3	Dallas Stars	53	26	4	9	14	176:147	69
4	Vegas Golden Knights	52	18	7	13	14	173:164	63
5	Edmonton Oilers	54	21	6	8	19	186:175	62
6	Utah Mammoth	53	21	7	4	21	167:146	60
7	Anaheim Ducks	53	16	12	3	22	177:188	59
8	San Jose Sharks	51	16	11	3	21	161:176	57
9	Los Angeles Kings	51	14	8	13	16	137:144	57
10	Seattle Kraken	52	18	6	9	19	148:155	57
11	Nashville Predators	52	17	7	5	23	150:177	53
12	Chicago Blackhawks	53	16	5	9	23	144:168	51
13	Winnipeg Jets	52	19	2	7	24	153:161	49
14	Calgary Flames	52	17	4	6	25	132:156	48
15	St. Louis Blues	53	18	1	9	25	130:183	47
16	Vancouver Canucks	53	11	6	5	31	141:196	39

Eastern Conference

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Tampa Bay Lightning	51	26	7	4	14	179:130	70
2	Carolina Hurricanes	52	23	9	5	15	180:150	69
3	Detroit Red Wings	54	22	10	5	17	168:162	69
4	Buffalo Sabres	52	24	6	5	17	179:159	65
5	Montreal Canadiens	53	18	11	7	17	180:177	65
6	Boston Bruins	54	23	8	3	20	180:168	65
7	Pittsburgh Penguins	51	22	4	11	14	169:152	63
8	New York Islanders	53	20	9	5	19	155:148	63
9	Florida Panthers	52	23	5	3	21	160:169	59
10	Columbus Blue Jackets	52	16	9	7	20	163:172	57
11	Philadelphia Flyers	52	17	7	9	19	157:167	57
12	Toronto Maple Leafs	53	17	7	9	20	174:183	57
13	Ottawa Senators	53	20	5	7	21	179:176	57
14	Washington Capitals	54	22	3	7	22	171:164	57
15	New Jersey Devils	53	18	9	2	24	141:163	56
16	New York Rangers	54	14	8	6	26	145:170	50

NHL Outrights

1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.4 (24.28%)

2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 6.38 (12.95%)

3. Carolina Hurricanes: 8.75 (9.43%)

4. Vegas Golden Knights: 9.5 (8.69%)

5. Edmonton Oilers: 10.75 (7.68%)

6. Florida Panthers: 13 (6.35%)

7. Dallas Stars: 17.5 (4.72%)

8. Minnesota Wild: 18.5 (4.46%)

9. Washington Capitals: 40 (2.06%)

10. Los Angeles Kings: 46 (1.79%)

11. Detroit Red Wings: 51 (1.62%)

12. Buffalo Sabres: 51 (1.62%)

13. Montreal Canadiens: 51 (1.62%)

14. Utah Mammoth: 51 (1.62%)

15. Pittsburgh Penguins: 58.5 (1.41%)

16. Toronto Maple Leafs: 64 (1.29%)

17. New York Islanders: 64 (1.29%)

18. Anaheim Ducks: 78.5 (1.05%)

19. New Jersey Devils: 78.5 (1.05%)

20. Ottawa Senators: 88.5 (0.93%)

21. Philadelphia Flyers: 138.5 (0.6%)

22. Columbus Blue Jackets: 138.5 (0.6%)

23. Boston Bruins: 151 (0.55%)

24. Winnipeg Jets: 176 (0.47%)

25. San Jose Sharks: 201 (0.41%)

26. Nashville Predators: 201 (0.41%)

27. Seattle Kraken: 326 (0.25%)

28. New York Rangers: 401 (0.21%)

29. Calgary Flames: 501 (0.16%)

30. St. Louis Blues: 501 (0.16%)

31. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.16%)

32. Vancouver Canucks: 751 (0.11%)

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