Avalanche vs. Red Wings Prediction and Odds - Mar 18, 2023

The Detroit Red Wings take on the Colorado Avalanche in NHL action at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, starting at 1:00PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Avalanche vs. Red Wings, as well as game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Avalanche vs. Red Wings?

Based on high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Avalanche-Red Wings NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Avalanche a 61% chance of defeating the Red Wings.

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Avalanche vs. Red Wings Odds

• Puck Line: Red Wings +1.5 (-162), Avalanche -1.5 (+145)
• Moneyline: Red Wings +150, Avalanche -165
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+108/-130)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Red Wings are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Avalanche, with -162 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Avalanche (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +145.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Red Wings at +150, which means you can bet $100 to profit $150, earning a total payout of $250, if they win.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at -165, where you can risk $165 to win $100, for a total payout of $265, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +108, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -130.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Red Wings (+1.5) are a 62% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 55% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Avalanche vs. Red Wings

• Puck Line: Red Wings +1.5 @ -162 via FanDuel Sportsbook (62% probability)
• Moneyline: Red Wings @ +150 via BetMGM
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -130 via DraftKings Sportsbook (55% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Avalanche are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Red Wings moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Avalanche vs. Red Wings Prediction

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Avalanche vs. Red Wings Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Avalanche vs. Red Wings? The latest data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Avalanche and Red Wings.

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According to DimersBOT, Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon is most likely to score the first goal in Avalanche vs. Red Wings.

DimersBOT gives MacKinnon a 9.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Little Caesars Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 41.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 9.5% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 8.0% probability
• Cale Makar: 5.3% probability
• J.T. Compher: 4.9% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 4.2% probability

Detroit Red Wings

• Dylan Larkin: 7.1% probability
• Lucas Raymond: 4.8% probability
• David Perron: 4.6% probability
• Andrew Copp: 4.3% probability
• Pius Suter: 3.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 41.5% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 38.2% probability
• Cale Makar: 30.0% probability
• J.T. Compher: 25.6% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 24.2% probability

Detroit Red Wings

• Dylan Larkin: 36.7% probability
• Lucas Raymond: 27.5% probability
• David Perron: 24.3% probability
• Andrew Copp: 22.5% probability
• Dominik Kubalik: 18.9% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this page for any changes to our betting insights before Avalanche vs. Red Wings on Saturday March 18, 2023.

Avalanche vs. Red Wings 2023 Game Info

Saturday's action between the Red Wings and Avalanche at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to commence at 1:00PM ET.

• Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. Detroit Red Wings
• Date: Saturday March 18, 2023
• Time: 1:00PM ET / 10:00AM PT
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena

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