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Canucks vs. Avalanche prediction: Why Colorado is favored to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [12/2/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Vancouver Canucks vs Colorado Avalanche predictions for NHL Tuesday.
The Colorado Avalanche will face the Vancouver Canucks in NHL action at Ball Arena on Tuesday, beginning at 9:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model projects the Avalanche as the most likely winner of the Canucks vs. Avalanche game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Canucks vs. Avs prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NHL matchup between the Canucks and Avalanche 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Avalanche a 71% chance of beating the Canucks.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and the Canucks and Avalanche each have a 50% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 52% chance of staying under.
Canucks vs. Avalanche odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Canucks | Avalanche |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (+122) | -1.5 (-135) |
| Moneyline | +285 | -345 |
| Total | o6.5 (-115) | u6.5 (+105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Canucks vs. Avalanche picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 | Canucks +1.5 | +122 |
| Moneyline | Canucks | +285 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | +105 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Canucks +1.5 at the spread.
Canucks vs. Avalanche player props
Who will score a goal in Canucks vs. Avalanche?
According to our model, Nathan MacKinnon is most likely to score an anytime goal in Canucks vs. Avalanche.
Our projections give MacKinnon a 37.7% chance of scoring a goal at Ball Arena, while the star is a 7.4% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brock Boeser | 34.1% |
| Jake DeBrusk | 33.2% |
| Kiefer Sherwood | 28.8% |
| Evander Kane | 23.9% |
| Quinn Hughes | 20.4% |
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 37.7% |
| Martin Necas | 32.9% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 32.0% |
| Valeri Nichushkin | 30.0% |
| Gabriel Landeskog | 28.2% |
First goal scorer predictions
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jake DeBrusk | 6.1% |
| Brock Boeser | 5.9% |
| Kiefer Sherwood | 5.2% |
| Evander Kane | 4.0% |
| Quinn Hughes | 2.9% |
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 7.4% |
| Martin Necas | 6.4% |
| Valeri Nichushkin | 5.8% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 5.5% |
| Gabriel Landeskog | 4.8% |
Canucks vs. Avs game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's matchup between the Avalanche and Canucks at Ball Arena is scheduled to begin at 9:00PM ET.
- Who: Vancouver Canucks vs. Colorado Avalanche
- Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
- Time: 9:00PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Ball Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Avalanche, with a 71% win probability, will likely beat the Canucks on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Canucks vs. Avalanche insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest 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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