Avalanche vs. Canucks Prediction and Odds - Jan 5, 2023

The Vancouver Canucks take on the Colorado Avalanche in NHL action at Rogers Arena on Thursday, starting at 10:00PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Avalanche vs. Canucks, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed below.

Who will win Avalanche vs. Canucks?

Based on trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Avalanche-Canucks NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Avalanche a 57% chance of defeating the Canucks.

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Avalanche vs. Canucks Odds

• Puck Line: Canucks +1.5 (-190), Avalanche -1.5 (+170)
• Moneyline: Canucks +140, Avalanche -150
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+105/-118)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Canucks are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Avalanche, with -190 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Avalanche (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +170.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canucks at +140, which means you can throw down $100 to profit $140, earning a total payout of $240, if they win.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at -150, where you can risk $150 to win $100, for a total payout of $250, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +105, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -118.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Canucks (+1.5) are a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Avalanche vs. Canucks

• Puck Line: Canucks +1.5 @ -190 via BetMGM (65% probability)
• Moneyline: Canucks @ +140 via FanDuel Sportsbook (1.1% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -118 via FanDuel Sportsbook (54% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering expertise to serve you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

While the Avalanche are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Canucks moneyline is the best option because of the 1.1% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Avalanche vs. Canucks Prediction

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Avalanche vs. Canucks Player Props

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

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

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

DimersBOT gives Rantanen a 10.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Rogers Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 47.2% chance of registering an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Colorado Avalanche

• Mikko Rantanen: 10.5% probability
• Nathan MacKinnon: 8.9% probability
• Cale Makar: 5.8% probability
• Artturi Lehkonen: 5.6% probability
• J.T. Compher: 5.4% probability

Vancouver Canucks

• Elias Pettersson: 6.2% probability
• Bo Horvat: 5.8% probability
• Brock Boeser: 4.7% probability
• Ilya Mikheyev: 4.6% probability
• J.T. Miller: 4.6% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Colorado Avalanche

• Mikko Rantanen: 47.2% probability
• Nathan MacKinnon: 42.5% probability
• Cale Makar: 31.5% probability
• Artturi Lehkonen: 30.6% probability
• J.T. Compher: 28.4% probability

Vancouver Canucks

• Bo Horvat: 32.8% probability
• Elias Pettersson: 31.6% probability
• Ilya Mikheyev: 26.7% probability
• Brock Boeser: 24.5% probability
• J.T. Miller: 24.3% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Avalanche vs. Canucks on Thursday January 5, 2023.

Avalanche vs. Canucks 2023 Game Info

Thursday's matchup between the Canucks and Avalanche at Rogers Arena is scheduled to start at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. Vancouver Canucks
• Date: Thursday January 5, 2023
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Rogers Arena

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