Predators vs. Avalanche Prediction and Odds - Dec 17, 2022

The Colorado Avalanche face the Nashville Predators in NHL action at Ball Arena on Saturday, commencing at 9:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Predators vs. Avalanche, plus game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Predators vs. Avalanche?

Using trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Predators-Avalanche NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Avalanche a 62% chance of getting the W against the Predators.

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Predators vs. Avalanche Odds

• Puck Line: Avalanche -1.5 (+145), Predators +1.5 (-169)
• Moneyline: Avalanche -165, Predators +145
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-105/-110)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Avalanche are currently -1.5 favorites against the Predators, with +145 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Predators (+1.5) to cover the puck line, Caesars Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -169.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at -165, which means you can risk $165 to win $100, for a total payout of $265, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Predators at +145, where you can put down $100 to profit $145, earning a total payout of $245, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Predators (+1.5) are a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Predators vs. Avalanche

• Puck Line: Avalanche -1.5 @ +145 via BetMGM
• Moneyline: Avalanche @ -165 via DraftKings Sportsbook (62% probability)
• Total: Over 6 @ -105 via PointsBet (50% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex modeling and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays 24/7.

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

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Predators vs. Avalanche Player Props

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

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Predators and Avalanche.

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According to DimersBOT, Colorado's Mikko Rantanen is most likely to score the first goal in Predators vs. Avalanche.

DimersBOT gives Rantanen a 10.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 42.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Nashville Predators

• Filip Forsberg: 6.0% probability
• Matt Duchene: 6.0% probability
• Nino Niederreiter: 4.2% probability
• Ryan Johansen: 3.7% probability
• Roman Josi: 3.6% probability

Colorado Avalanche

• Mikko Rantanen: 10.2% probability
• Cale Makar: 6.1% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 6.0% probability
• J.T. Compher: 5.3% probability
• Evan Rodrigues: 4.7% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Nashville Predators

• Filip Forsberg: 30.4% probability
• Matt Duchene: 29.4% probability
• Nino Niederreiter: 22.3% probability
• Roman Josi: 20.6% probability
• Ryan Johansen: 18.1% probability

Colorado Avalanche

• Mikko Rantanen: 42.2% probability
• Cale Makar: 28.8% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 28.5% probability
• J.T. Compher: 25.7% probability
• Evan Rodrigues: 25.1% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting insights before Predators vs. Avalanche on Saturday December 17, 2022.

Predators vs. Avalanche 2022 Game Info

Saturday's game between the Avalanche and Predators at Ball Arena is scheduled to begin at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: Nashville Predators vs. Colorado Avalanche
• Date: Saturday December 17, 2022
• Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
• Venue: Ball Arena

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