Lightning vs. Avalanche Game 1 Prediction - Jun 15, 2022

The Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning meet in Game 1 of the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Ball Arena on Wednesday, starting at 8:00PM ET.

The Stanley Cup will be awarded to the winner of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final between the Lightning and Avalanche. Colorado's Ball Arena hosts Game 1 of the best-of-seven series.

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

Who will win Lightning vs. Avalanche?

Based on high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Lightning-Avalanche NHL Stanley Cup Final game 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Avalanche a 56% chance of winning against the Lightning in Game 1 of the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals.

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Lightning vs. Avalanche Game 1 Odds

• Puck Line: Avalanche -1.5 (+176), Lightning +1.5 (-190)
• Moneyline: Avalanche -149, Lightning +130
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-120/+100)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Avalanche are -1.5 favorites versus the Lightning, with +176 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Lightning (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -190.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at -149. That means you can risk $149 to win $100, for a total payout of $249, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at +130, where you can bet $100 to profit $130, earning a total payout of $230, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, as well as the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, make sure you check all the legal sportbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Lightning (+1.5) are a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals is a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Lightning vs. Avalanche

• Puck Line: Lightning +1.5 @ -190 via BetMGM (66% probability)
• Moneyline: Lightning @ +130 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Total: Under 6 @ +100 via BetMGM

Our best bets are based on world-class simulations and gambling expertise to serve 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 Lightning moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+100) that are available from BetMGM.

Lightning vs. Avalanche Probabilities

Use our interactive widget below to view up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Tampa Bay vs. Colorado, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full coverage of Wednesday's Lightning-Avalanche matchup, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Lightning vs. Avalanche Player Props

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

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Lightning and Avalanche.

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

According to DimersBOT, Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon is most likely to score the first goal in Lightning vs. Avalanche.

DimersBOT gives MacKinnon an 8.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 40.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Steven Stamkos: 7.5% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 6.8% probability
• Ross Colton: 4.5% probability
• Brayden Point: 3.4% probability
• Ondrej Palat: 3.3% probability

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 8.4% probability
• Gabriel Landeskog: 7.5% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 7.2% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 5.2% probability
• Artturi Lehkonen: 4.6% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Steven Stamkos: 35.8% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 34.3% probability
• Ross Colton: 24.4% probability
• Ondrej Palat: 20.6% probability
• Brayden Point: 20.2% probability

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 40.6% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 36.7% probability
• Gabriel Landeskog: 34.8% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 27.6% probability
• Artturi Lehkonen: 24.3% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this page for any changes to our betting insights before Game 1 of the Lightning vs. Avalanche series on Jun 15, 2022.

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Lightning vs. Avalanche 2022 Game 1 Info

Wednesday's Game 1 between the Avalanche and Lightning in the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
• Date: Wednesday June 15, 2022
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Ball Arena

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