Penguins vs. Avalanche Prediction and Odds - Mar 22, 2023

NHL action continues on Wednesday at 8:00PM ET as the Pittsburgh Penguins square off with the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena.

Dimers' free betting picks for Penguins vs. Avalanche, as well as game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are featured in this article.

Who will win Penguins vs. Avalanche?

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Penguins-Avalanche NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Avalanche a 59% chance of defeating the Penguins.

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Penguins vs. Avalanche Odds

• Puck Line: Avalanche -1.5 (+165), Penguins +1.5 (-200)
• Moneyline: Avalanche -145, Penguins +130
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+100/-120)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Avalanche are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Penguins, with +165 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Penguins (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on the market at -200.

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

Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Penguins 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 sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, as well as the best odds for the Under at -120.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Penguins (+1.5) are a 63% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Penguins vs. Avalanche

• Puck Line: Avalanche -1.5 @ +165 via BetMGM
• Moneyline: Avalanche @ -145 via BetMGM (59% probability)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -120 via BetMGM (54% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Although the Penguins are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Avalanche -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

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Penguins vs. Avalanche Player Props

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

Featured 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 Wednesday'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 10.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 45.9% chance of registering an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Pittsburgh Penguins

• Jake Guentzel: 6.7% probability
• Sidney Crosby: 6.5% probability
• Evgeni Malkin: 5.2% probability
• Bryan Rust: 4.6% probability
• Rickard Rakell: 4.5% probability

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 10.1% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 7.8% probability
• J.T. Compher: 5.1% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 4.4% probability
• Denis Malgin: 3.4% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Pittsburgh Penguins

• Jake Guentzel: 32.3% probability
• Sidney Crosby: 31.8% probability
• Evgeni Malkin: 27.9% probability
• Bryan Rust: 26.0% probability
• Rickard Rakell: 25.7% probability

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 45.9% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 42.5% probability
• J.T. Compher: 25.9% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 25.6% probability
• Denis Malgin: 19.3% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Penguins vs. Avalanche on Wednesday March 22, 2023.

Penguins vs. Avalanche 2023 Game Info

Wednesday's action between the Avalanche and Penguins at Ball Arena is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Colorado Avalanche
• Date: Wednesday March 22, 2023
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Ball Arena

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