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Avalanche vs. Wild prediction: Why Colorado is favored to win Sunday's NHL matchup [12/21/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild predictions for NHL Sunday.
The Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche will meet in the NHL at Grand Casino Arena on Sunday, starting at 6:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model projects the Avalanche as the most likely winner of the Avalanche vs. Wild game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Avs vs. Wild prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NHL matchup between the Avalanche and Wild 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Avalanche a 58% chance of defeating the Wild.
According to our model, the Wild (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Avalanche vs. Wild odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Avalanche | Wild |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+150) | +1.5 (-170) |
| Moneyline | -170 | +142 |
| Total | o6 (-130) | u6 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Avalanche vs. Wild picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 | -170 |
| Moneyline | Wild | +142 |
| Total | Under 6 | +100 |
According to our NHL best 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 39.1% chance of scoring a goal at Grand Casino Arena, while the star is an 8.1% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 37.2% |
| Martin Necas | 27.0% |
| Brock Nelson | 26.8% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 25.8% |
| Valeri Nichushkin | 25.6% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 39.1% |
| Matt Boldy | 31.9% |
| Joel Ek | 20.8% |
| Danila Yurov | 18.9% |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | 17.2% |
First goal scorer predictions
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 7.5% |
| Martin Necas | 5.8% |
| Valeri Nichushkin | 5.1% |
| Brock Nelson | 4.9% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 4.7% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 8.1% |
| Matt Boldy | 6.5% |
| Joel Ek | 4.1% |
| Danila Yurov | 3.5% |
| Ryan Hartman | 2.9% |
Avs vs. Wild game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's matchup between the Wild and Avalanche at Grand Casino Arena is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild
- Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Grand Casino Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Avalanche, with a 58% win probability, will likely beat the Wild on Sunday.
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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