Ottawa Senators at Colorado Avalanche odds, picks and predictions

The Ottawa Senators (4-3-0) travel to meet the Colorado Avalanche (4-4-0) at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday. Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NHL odds around the Senators vs. Avalancheodds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions. The Senators lost 6-4 on the road against the Vegas Golden Knights Friday as the Over (6.5) cashed. The Over and Under have alternated in each of the past 6 outings since Oct. 12. The Avalanche dropped the first 4 games this season, cashing the Over in each of the outings, while allowing 5 or more goals in each contest. Colorado has since won 4 in a row, allowing a total of 4 goals in the previous 3 games, while the Under is 3-0-1 in the win streak. Colorado has won 7 of the past 8 meetings since Feb. 6, 2020, while the Over has cashed in 6 in a row. In the 4-game series win streak for the Avs, Colorado has outscored Ottawa 23-12. Stream the NHL all season on ESPN+, with your team's out-of-market games, exclusive games, originals and more. Get ESPN+ now! Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 8:31 a.m. ET. Ullmark allowed 5 goals on 27 shots in a 6-4 loss at Vegas on Friday, and he has coughed up 9 goals on 53 shots in the past 2 starts, both losses, after his 31-save debut win Oct. 10 against the Florida Panthers. Annunen has rattled off 3 consecutive victories, including a 25-save effort in a 5-1 win on the road against the Utah Hockey Club last time out on Thursday. He has allowed just 4 goals on 79 shots in the previous 3 outings. Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now! The AVALANCHE (-160) is a little on the pricey side, but Colorado appears to have caught lightning in a bottle with Annunen, and he and the team are playing very well of late. The Senators (+135) shelled out big money to Ullmark, but the early returns have been a little uneven. He isn't likely to turn things around against a high-octane Colorado offense. The AVALANCHE -1.5 (+145) are worth a roll of the dice if you're a little less conservative. Colorado has won 3 of the past 4 meetings by 2 or more goals, and the Avalanche have cashed on the puck line in 6 of the past 8 meetings since Feb. 6, 2020. So, if you like the Avs to win, you should like them to cover, too. OVER 6.5 (-120) is worth a look, as the total has ended up going high in 6 consecutive meetings in this series. The Over and Under have alternate in each of the past 6 games for the Senators, so be careful. In addition, the Under is 3-0-1 in the past 4 games for the Avs, although the total has cashed high at a 3-0-1 clip in 4 home contests at Ball Arena. For more sports betting picks and tips, check out SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW. Follow Kevin J. Erickson on Twitter/X. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X andlike us on Facebook.