The Avalanche will play the Panthers on Sunday, January 4th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 5:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2025-26 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Colorado Avalanche and Florida Panthers. The puck hits the ice on Sunday, January 4th, 2026. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Colorado Avalanche currently have a 100.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Florida Panthers heading into this matchup with a 91.00 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Colorado Avalanche - The Colorado Avalanche have a 14-2-5 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Colorado Avalanche now rank 11th for away team losses.
- Home Florida Panthers - The Florida Panthers start this game with a 13-9-3 record as a home team. That puts them 3rd in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 3rd for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Colorado Avalanche rank 1st (164) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Florida Panthers, currently rank 11th (127) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Colorado Avalanche rank 19th (91) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Florida Panthers, they've given up 129 goals this season, ranking them 6th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Colorado Avalanche have a 1-4 shootout win-loss record, with the Florida Panthers owning a 2-1 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Colorado Avalanche have a 31-2-7 record and the Florida Panthers hold a 21-16-3 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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The Colorado Avalanche face the Florida Panthers in a crucial matchup...
Both teams have been performing well this season, with the Avalanche leading...
With a 0.775 win percentage, the Avalanche have dominated the ice...
The Panthers, with a 0.525 win percentage, will need to step up...
Review each team's stats and standing before the game begins. Have a look at this matchup's game and player prop bets below. Consider placing a bet at BetRivers or BetMGM. Learn how to bet on hockey at SportsBetting3.com.
Best Avalanche at Panthers Odds
| Underdog Florida Panthers | Favorite Colorado Avalanche |
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| Underdog Florida Panthers | Favorite Colorado Avalanche |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Colorado Avalanche are the -150 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Florida Panthers are the +125 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 -110 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 -110 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Colorado Avalanche are -1.5 +155 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Florida Panthers are +1.5 -190 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Avalanche
Panthers
1/04/26 5:08pm EST | -150+125 |
- Florida Panthers bettors risk $100 to win $125 at +125 odds. The implied probability for Florida Panthers is 44.44%.
- Colorado Avalanche bettors risk $100 to win $66.67 at -150 odds. The implied probability for Colorado Avalanche is 60%.
Colorado Avalanche at Florida Panthers Prop Bets
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Avalanche
Panthers
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
1/04/26 5:08pm EST | Yes -210No +154Bet |
Avalanche
Total Goals
COL at FLA 1/04/26 5:08pm EST | 3.5 o -1103.5 u -125Bet |
Panthers
Total Goals
COL at FLA 1/04/26 5:08pm EST | 3 o -1023 u -135Bet |
Brad Marchand
To Score 3 Goals
COL at FLA 1/04/26 5:08pm EST | Yes +5500Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Nathan MacKinnon
To Score 3 Goals
COL at FLA 1/04/26 5:08pm EST | Yes +3300Bet |
Sam Bennett
To Score 3 Goals
COL at FLA 1/04/26 5:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Sam Reinhart
To Score 3 Goals
COL at FLA 1/04/26 5:08pm EST | Yes +5000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Colorado Avalanche | 53 | 36 | 8 | 9 | 0.679 | 81 | 35 | 208 | 134 | +74.0 | 20-2-4 | 16-6-5 | 1-5 | 4-4-2 | W1 |
| Florida Panthers | 54 | 28 | 23 | 3 | 0.519 | 59 | 25 | 165 | 176 | -11.0 | 14-12-3 | 14-11-0 | 3-1 | 5-5-0 | L3 |
Colorado Avalanche & Florida Panthers Futures Odds
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Colorado Avalanche & Florida Panthers Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Colorado Avalanche vs Florida Panthers NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, January 4th, 2026 at 5:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Colorado Avalanche vs Florida Panthers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Colorado Avalanche vs Florida Panthers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.