It should come as no surprise that Nathan MacKinnon, once again, claimed the top spot on the NHL’s “Three Stars of the Week” list. This can be attributed to his remarkable scoring streak, particularly when playing at home. However, the question remains: do you have enough confidence in his performance to place a bet?
Throughout this season, the Colorado Avalanche center has been an incredibly dominant presence at Ball Arena. His home point streak recently reached an impressive 32 games as the Avs concluded a flawless 3-0-0 homestand. With just nine home games remaining in the regular season, both fans and oddsmakers are aware that there is a chance for MacKinnon to register a point in all 41 home games this year.
At present, DraftKings offers odds of +450 for MacKinnon to record at least one point in every Avalanche home game this season. The question then arises: is he a worthwhile bet?
Before making any decisions, here’s some essential information for you to consider.
MacKinnon’s impressive home points streak is a testament to his consistent performance. The Colorado Avalanche lead the league with an average of 3.68 goals per game, and MacKinnon himself leads the league with 71 assists. It’s worth noting that the Avalanche have been shut out only four times this season, and all of those losses occurred on the road. Therefore, if these trends continue, MacKinnon is likely to continue making an impact on the stats sheet in the remaining nine home games of the regular season.
When looking at the nine teams scheduled to visit the Avalanche, MacKinnon has already recorded at least one point against six of them. The exceptions are the Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers, and Columbus Blue Jackets. It’s important to highlight that the Avalanche have yet to face the Oilers or Blue Jackets this season. In the single game where MacKinnon was held without a point against the Penguins, it coincided with one of the rare shutouts the Avs endured this season. Additionally, MacKinnon has a strong track record against Pittsburgh, with seven goals and 11 assists in 19 career games. Therefore, there is a high likelihood that he will add to his impressive tally when the Penguins visit before the end of the season.
Considering the limited number of home games remaining, it is highly plausible that Nathan MacKinnon will achieve the feat of recording a point in every game at Ball Arena this season. His exceptional current form, coupled with his past performances against the upcoming opponents, makes the bet of MacKinnon reaching this milestone at +450 odds quite appealing.
