The Avs seem to want to simply make it thru unscathed to the playoffs. To that end, Jared Bednar has been giving some key pieces a break such as Nathan MacKinnon, who didn't make this last road trip to So Cal with the team and wasn't there for Saturday's 5-4 loss up I-5 against the Kings. This is also the home finale for the Ducks, on the road for their last two later in the week, but winners of their last three at Honda Center and looking for a sharper effort than Thursday's 6-1 loss to the Kings. Note Lukas Dostal stopped 45 of 47 Oilers shots in his last home start in goal for Anaheim on April 7. Play Ducks on Money Line

Rather surprised the Avalanche are even favored with half the roster expected out for the second game in a row after we cashed today with the Kings beating short-handed Colorado. Just zero reason to care for the Avs in their RS finale and ahead of the playoffs, but I'll happily take the +1 on Anaheim. The Ducks are 27-13 ATS at home this season with only our cash cow Columbus better. It's Anaheim's home finale (not season), and we always like clubs in those (and openers).