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Flyers vs. Avalanche prediction: Why Colorado is favored to win Friday's NHL matchup [1/23/2026]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Philadelphia Flyers vs Colorado Avalanche predictions for NHL Friday.
The Colorado Avalanche and Philadelphia Flyers are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Ball Arena on Friday, starting at 9:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts the Avalanche as the most likely winner of the Flyers vs. Avalanche game.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Flyers vs. Avs prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NHL game between the Flyers and Avalanche 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Avalanche a 70% chance of defeating the Flyers.
According to our model, the Flyers (+1.5) have a 52% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 53% chance of staying under.
Flyers vs. Avalanche odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Flyers | Avalanche |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (+100) | -1.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | +235 | -290 |
| Total | o6.5 (-105) | u6.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Flyers 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 | Flyers +1.5 | +100 |
| Moneyline | Flyers | +235 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | -112 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Flyers +1.5 at the spread.
Flyers vs. Avalanche player props
Who will score a goal in Flyers vs. Avalanche?
According to our model, Nathan MacKinnon is most likely to score an anytime goal in Flyers vs. Avalanche.
Our projections give MacKinnon a 42.2% chance of scoring a goal at Ball Arena, while the star is a 9.0% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Philadelphia Flyers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Travis Konecny | 28.1% |
| Trevor Zegras | 26.3% |
| Owen Tippett | 25.2% |
| Matvei Michkov | 23.2% |
| Bobby Brink | 18.4% |
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 42.2% |
| Brock Nelson | 38.9% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 34.5% |
| Martin Necas | 33.5% |
| Valeri Nichushkin | 30.8% |
First goal scorer predictions
Philadelphia Flyers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Travis Konecny | 5.3% |
| Owen Tippett | 4.7% |
| Trevor Zegras | 4.3% |
| Matvei Michkov | 4.3% |
| Bobby Brink | 3.3% |
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 9.0% |
| Brock Nelson | 7.5% |
| Martin Necas | 6.5% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 6.5% |
| Valeri Nichushkin | 5.8% |
Flyers vs. Avs game-day updates and essential details
Friday's game between the Avalanche and Flyers at Ball Arena is scheduled to commence at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: Philadelphia Flyers vs. Colorado Avalanche
- Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Ball Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Avalanche, with a 70% win probability, will likely beat the Flyers on Friday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Flyers vs. Avalanche insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date 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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