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Avalanche vs. Wild prediction: Why Colorado is favored to win Black Friday NHL matchup [11/28/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild predictions for NHL Friday.
The Minnesota Wild will take on the Colorado Avalanche in NHL Black Friday action at Grand Casino Arena on Friday, beginning at 3:30PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model projects the Avalanche as the most likely winner of the Avalanche vs. Wild game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Avs vs. Wild prediction: Who will win and cover?
As part of Dimers' NHL predictions coverage—and following a review of recent results—our pregame model has generated moneyline, puck line, and over/under probabilities for Friday's clash between the Avalanche and Wild.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Avalanche a 61% chance of beating the Wild.
According to our model, the Wild (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of six goals has a 52% chance of staying under.
Avalanche vs. Wild odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Avalanche | Wild |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+140) | +1.5 (-150) |
| Moneyline | -184 | +160 |
| Total | o6 (-110) | u6 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Avalanche vs. Wild 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 | Wild +1.5 | -150 |
| Moneyline | Wild | +160 |
| Total | Under 6 | -110 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Wild to win.
Avalanche vs. Wild player props
Who will score a goal in Avalanche vs. Wild?
According to our model, Kirill Kaprizov is most likely to score an anytime goal in Avalanche vs. Wild.
Our projections give Kaprizov a 41.6% chance of scoring a goal at Grand Casino Arena, while the star is an 8.8% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 37.8% |
| Martin Necas | 33.1% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 32.2% |
| Cale Makar | 28.1% |
| Brock Nelson | 25.0% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 41.6% |
| Matt Boldy | 31.8% |
| Joel Ek | 25.4% |
| Danila Yurov | 22.0% |
| Mats Zuccarello | 18.4% |
First goal scorer predictions
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 7.9% |
| Martin Necas | 6.6% |
| Cale Makar | 5.8% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 5.8% |
| Brock Nelson | 4.4% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 8.8% |
| Matt Boldy | 6.2% |
| Joel Ek | 4.9% |
| Danila Yurov | 4.3% |
| Mats Zuccarello | 3.6% |
Avs vs. Wild game-day updates and essential details
Friday's game between the Wild and Avalanche at Grand Casino Arena is scheduled to commence at 3:30PM ET.
- Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild
- Date: Friday, November 28, 2025 (Black Friday)
- Time: 3:30PM ET/12:30PM PT
- Venue: Grand Casino Arena
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Conclusion
We predict the Avalanche, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat the Wild on Black Friday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Avalanche vs. Wild insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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