Avalanche vs. Wild Prediction and Odds - Apr 29, 2022

The Minnesota Wild take on the Colorado Avalanche in NHL action at Xcel Energy Center on Friday, beginning at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Avalanche vs. Wild, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Avalanche vs. Wild?

Based on high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Avalanche-Wild NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Avalanche a 53% chance of defeating the Wild.

More: Avalanche vs. Wild Simulated 10K Times

Avalanche vs. Wild Current Odds

• Puck Line: Wild +1.5 (-200), Avalanche -1.5 (+185)
• Moneyline: Wild +112, Avalanche -130
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+100/-115)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Wild are +1.5 underdogs against the Avalanche, with -200 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Avalanche (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on the market at +185.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Wild at +112, which means you can throw down $100 to profit $112, earning a total payout of $212, if they win.

Elsewhere, Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at -130, where you can risk $130 to win $100, for a total payout of $230, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, make sure you check all the online sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Wild (+1.5) are a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Avalanche vs. Wild

• Puck Line: Wild +1.5 @ -200 via Caesars Sportsbook (68% probability)
• Moneyline: Wild @ +112 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Total: Over 6.5 @ +100 via PointsBet (50% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Avalanche are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Wild moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 6.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+100) that are available from PointsBet.

Avalanche vs. Wild Betting Guide

Use our interactive widget below to explore the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Colorado vs. Minnesota, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full coverage of Friday's Avalanche-Wild matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Avalanche vs. Wild Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Avalanche vs. Wild? The data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Avalanche and Wild.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop bets for Friday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov is most likely to score the first goal in Avalanche vs. Wild.

DimersBOT gives Kaprizov a 9.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Xcel Energy Center, while the Wild star is a 47.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 7.4% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 6.8% probability
• Nazem Kadri: 5.7% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 4.8% probability
• Andre Burakovsky: 4.3% probability

Minnesota Wild

• Kirill Kaprizov: 9.5% probability
• Kevin Fiala: 7.6% probability
• Joel Ek: 5.9% probability
• Ryan Hartman: 5.3% probability
• Matthew Boldy: 3.8% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 37.7% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 37.5% probability
• Nazem Kadri: 29.4% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 25.7% probability
• Andre Burakovsky: 24.6% probability

Minnesota Wild

• Kirill Kaprizov: 47.4% probability
• Kevin Fiala: 39.7% probability
• Joel Ek: 29.3% probability
• Ryan Hartman: 28.4% probability
• Matthew Boldy: 19.9% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Avalanche vs. Wild on Friday April 29, 2022.

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Avalanche vs. Wild 2022 Game Info

When do the Wild play the Avalanche?

• Date: Friday April 29, 2022
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Xcel Energy Center

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