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Panthers vs. Avalanche prediction: Why Colorado is favored to win Thursday's NHL matchup [12/11/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Florida Panthers vs Colorado Avalanche predictions for NHL Thursday.
The Colorado Avalanche and Florida Panthers will lock horns in the NHL at Ball Arena on Thursday, starting at 9:30PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model projects the Avalanche as the most likely winner of the Panthers vs. Avalanche game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Panthers vs. Avs prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL game between the Panthers and Avalanche 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Avalanche a 63% chance of beating the Panthers.
According to our model, the Panthers (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 55% chance of staying under.
Panthers vs. Avalanche odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Panthers | Avalanche |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-120) | -1.5 (+105) |
| Moneyline | +195 | -235 |
| Total | o6.5 (-102) | u6.5 (-118) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Panthers vs. Avalanche picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 | Panthers +1.5 | -120 |
| Moneyline | Panthers | +195 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | -118 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Panthers +1.5 at the spread.
Panthers vs. Avalanche player props
Who will score a goal in Panthers vs. Avalanche?
According to our model, Sam Reinhart is most likely to score an anytime goal in Panthers vs. Avalanche.
Our projections give Reinhart a 37.9% chance of scoring a goal at Ball Arena, while the star is a 6.6% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Florida Panthers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 37.9% |
| Brad Marchand | 32.1% |
| Sam Bennett | 27.2% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 26.2% |
| Evan Rodrigues | 18.6% |
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 35.7% |
| Martin Necas | 28.9% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 28.5% |
| Brock Nelson | 28.0% |
| Valeri Nichushkin | 27.1% |
First goal scorer predictions
Florida Panthers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 6.6% |
| Brad Marchand | 6.1% |
| Sam Bennett | 4.6% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 4.4% |
| Evan Rodrigues | 3.6% |
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 6.6% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 5.8% |
| Brock Nelson | 5.7% |
| Martin Necas | 5.4% |
| Valeri Nichushkin | 5.2% |
Panthers vs. Avs game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's matchup between the Avalanche and Panthers at Ball Arena is scheduled to start at 9:30PM ET.
- Who: Florida Panthers vs. Colorado Avalanche
- Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
- Time: 9:30PM ET/6:30PM PT
- Venue: Ball Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Avalanche, with a 63% win probability, will likely beat the Panthers on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Panthers vs. Avalanche insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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