Penguins vs. Avalanche Prediction and Odds - Apr 2, 2022

The Colorado Avalanche square off with the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL action at Ball Arena on Saturday, commencing at 3:00PM EDT.

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

Who will win Penguins vs. Avalanche?

Based on trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Penguins-Avalanche NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Avalanche a 58% chance of beating the Penguins.

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Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Avalanche are -1.5 favorites against the Penguins, with +162 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Penguins (+1.5) to cover the puck line, Caesars Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -179.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at -145. That means you can risk $145 to win $100, for a total payout of $245, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Penguins at +126, where you can bet $100 to profit $126, earning a total payout of $226, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Penguins (+1.5) are a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Penguins vs. Avalanche

• Puck Line: Penguins +1.5 @ -179 via Caesars Sportsbook (64% probability)
• Moneyline: Avalanche @ -145 via Caesars Sportsbook (58% probability)
• Over/Under: Over 6 @ -110 via Caesars Sportsbook (51% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

Penguins vs. Avalanche Probabilities

Use our dynamic widget below to see up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Pittsburgh vs. Colorado, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full coverage of Saturday's Penguins-Avalanche matchup, including pre-game predictions, free picks, and live scores.

Penguins vs. Avalanche Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Penguins vs. Avalanche? The data is in.

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

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop picks for Saturday's game.

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

DimersBOT gives MacKinnon a 7.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 40.4% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Pittsburgh Penguins

• Evgeni Malkin: 5.6% probability
• Sidney Crosby: 5.4% probability
• Jake Guentzel: 5.1% probability
• Bryan Rust: 4.7% probability
• Rickard Rakell: 3.6% probability

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 7.8% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 7.6% probability
• Nazem Kadri: 6.2% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 4.6% probability
• Andre Burakovsky: 3.8% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Pittsburgh Penguins

• Evgeni Malkin: 29.8% probability
• Sidney Crosby: 28.8% probability
• Jake Guentzel: 26.8% probability
• Bryan Rust: 23.8% probability
• Jason Zucker: 18.9% probability

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 40.4% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 37.6% probability
• Nazem Kadri: 32.5% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 25.7% probability
• Andre Burakovsky: 21.9% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this article for the latest betting insights before Penguins vs. Avalanche on Saturday April 2, 2022.

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Penguins vs. Avalanche 2022 Game Info

When do the Avalanche play the Penguins?

• Date: Saturday April 2, 2022
• Time: 3:00PM EDT / 12:00PM PDT
• Venue: Ball Arena

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