Arizona Coyotes vs. Colorado Avalanche Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [2/18/2024]

The Colorado Avalanche will take on the Arizona Coyotes in NHL action at Ball Arena on Sunday, commencing at 6:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview for Sunday's Coyotes vs. Avalanche matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Coyotes vs. Avalanche Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used innovative machine learning and data analysis to simulate the result of Sunday's NHL matchup between the Coyotes and Avalanche 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our popular predictive analytics model gives the Avalanche a 67% chance of beating the Coyotes.

According to our model, the Coyotes (+1.5) have a 55% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 52% chance of going under.

Coyotes vs. Avalanche Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Coyotes	Avalanche
Puck Line	+1.5 (-110)	-1.5 (-108)
Moneyline	+230	-260
Total	o6.5 (-115)	u6.5 (+100)

• The Avalanche are -1.5 favorites against the Coyotes, with -108 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Coyotes (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -110.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at -260. That means you can risk $260 to win $100 for a total payout of $360 if they get the W.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Coyotes at +230, where you can bet $100 to profit $230, earning a total payout of $330 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Coyotes vs. Avalanche Picks

Our predictions matched with the listed odds reveal the top betting picks for this game, detailed in our best NHL bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Coyotes +1.5	-110
Moneyline	Coyotes	+230
Total	Under 6.5	+100

While the Avalanche are more likely to win the game, taking the Coyotes moneyline is the best option because of the 2.7% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Coyotes vs. Avalanche Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Coyotes vs. Avalanche?

According to our model, Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon is most likely to score the first goal in Coyotes vs. Avalanche.

Our projections give MacKinnon a 10.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 47.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Arizona Coyotes

Player	First Goal Probability
Clayton Keller	5.4%
Nick Schmaltz	4.4%
Lawson Crouse	4.1%
Dylan Guenther	3.3%
Jason Zucker	3.3%

Colorado Avalanche

Player	First Goal Probability
Nathan MacKinnon	10.5%
Mikko Rantanen	10.3%
Artturi Lehkonen	4.8%
Cale Makar	4.4%
Jonathan Drouin	4.3%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Arizona Coyotes

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Clayton Keller	28.3%
Lawson Crouse	23.5%
Nick Schmaltz	22.3%
Jason Zucker	19.9%
Dylan Guenther	17.6%

Colorado Avalanche

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Nathan MacKinnon	47.7%
Mikko Rantanen	47.0%
Artturi Lehkonen	26.8%
Jonathan Drouin	24.0%
Cale Makar	23.9%

Coyotes vs. Avs Game Information

Sunday's action between the Avalanche and Coyotes at Ball Arena is scheduled to start at 6:00PM ET.

• Who: Arizona Coyotes vs. Colorado Avalanche
• Date: Sunday February 18, 2024
• Time: 6:00PM ET / 3:00PM PT
• Venue: Ball Arena

Our full betting coverage of Coyotes vs. Avalanche includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Conclusion

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