Lightning vs. Avalanche Predictions and Odds - Dec 18, 2021

The Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning clash in the NHL at Ball Arena on Saturday, with puck drop at 9:00 PM EST.

Dimers' free betting picks for Lightning vs. Avalanche, as well as game predictions and best odds, are featured below.

Who will win Lightning vs. Avalanche?

Based on state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Lightning-Avalanche NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Avalanche a 53% chance of beating the Lightning.

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Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Avalanche are -1.5 favorites against the Lightning, with +190 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds available.

For the underdog Lightning (+1.5) to cover the puck line, Caesars Sportsbook has the best odds on offer at -208.

Caesars Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at -130, which means you can risk $130 to win $100, for a total payout of $230, if they get the W.

On the other hand, PointsBet has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at +110, where you can bet $100 to profit $110, earning a total payout of $210, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6 with Caesars Sportsbook, which has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out all the online sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Lightning (+1.5) are a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals is a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Lightning vs. Avalanche

• Puck Line: Lightning +1.5 at -208 with Caesars Sportsbook (67% probability)
• Moneyline: Lightning Win at +110 with PointsBet (0.4% edge)
• Over/Under: Over 6 at -115 with Caesars Sportsbook (53% probability)

While the Avalanche are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Lightning moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

Lightning vs. Avalanche Betting Guide

Use our dynamic widget below to explore the current 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 Saturday's Lightning-Avalanche matchup, including pre-game predictions, computer picks, and live updates.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Lightning vs. Avalanche on Saturday December 18, 2021.

Lightning vs. Avalanche 2021 Game Info

When do the Avalanche play the Lightning?

• Date: Saturday December 18, 2021
• Time: 9:00 PM EST / 6:00 PM PST
• Venue: Ball Arena

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