Hurricanes vs. Avalanche prediction: Why Colorado is favored to win Thursday's NHL matchup [10/23/2025]

NHL action continues on Thursday at 9:00PM ET as the Carolina Hurricanes take on the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena.

Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model projects the Avalanche as the most likely winner of the Hurricanes vs. Avalanche game.

This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including goal scorer projections, best bets and player prop picks.

Canes vs. Avs prediction: Who will win, cover the puck line?

Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL game between the Hurricanes and Avalanche 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model gives the Avalanche a 56% chance of defeating the Hurricanes.

According to our model, the Hurricanes (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has a 51% chance of going over.

Hurricanes vs. Avalanche odds

We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Hurricanes	Avalanche
Puck Line	+1.5 (-210)	-1.5 (+185)
Moneyline	+115	-135
Total	o6 (-110)	u6 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Hurricanes vs. Avalanche picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type	Pick	Bet Now
Puck Line	Avalanche -1.5	+185
Moneyline	Avalanche	-135
Total	Over 6	-110

According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Avalanche -1.5 at the spread.

Hurricanes vs. Avalanche player props

Who will score a goal in Hurricanes vs. Avalanche?

According to our model, Nathan MacKinnon is most likely to score an anytime goal in Hurricanes vs. Avalanche.

Our projections give MacKinnon a 33.9% chance of scoring a goal at Ball Arena, while the star is a 7.3% chance of netting the first goal the game.

Anytime goal scorer predictions

Carolina Hurricanes

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Seth Jarvis	31.6%
Sebastian Aho	27.2%
Nikolaj Ehlers	26.9%
Logan Stankoven	20.4%
Taylor Hall	19.4%

Colorado Avalanche

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Nathan MacKinnon	33.9%
Martin Necas	33.4%
Valeri Nichushkin	28.6%
Cale Makar	27.7%
Artturi Lehkonen	27.6%

First goal scorer predictions

Carolina Hurricanes

Player	First Goal Probability
Seth Jarvis	6.2%
Sebastian Aho	5.6%
Nikolaj Ehlers	5.0%
Logan Stankoven	3.8%
Taylor Hall	3.3%

Colorado Avalanche

Player	First Goal Probability
Nathan MacKinnon	7.3%
Martin Necas	6.6%
Valeri Nichushkin	5.8%
Cale Makar	5.0%
Brock Nelson	4.7%

Canes vs. Avs game-day updates and essential details

Thursday's game between the Avalanche and Hurricanes at Ball Arena is scheduled to commence at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Colorado Avalanche
• Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
• Time: 9:00PM ET/6:00PM PT
• Venue: Ball Arena

Conclusion

We predict the Avalanche, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat the Hurricanes on Thursday.

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