Avalanche vs. Penguins Prediction and Odds - October 26, 2023

The Pittsburgh Penguins will face the Colorado Avalanche in NHL action at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' prediction for Thursday's Avalanche vs. Penguins game, as well as the latest odds and our comprehensive game preview, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Avalanche vs. Penguins

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Avalanche-Penguins NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Avalanche a 57% chance of defeating the Penguins.

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Avalanche vs. Penguins Odds

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

• Puck Line: Penguins +1.5 (-200), Avalanche -1.5 (+170)
• Moneyline: Penguins +124, Avalanche -140
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-120/+105)

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

The Penguins are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Avalanche, with -200 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

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

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Penguins at +124, which means you can bet $100 to profit $124, earning a total payout of $224, if they win.

Elsewhere, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at -140, where you can risk $140 to win $100, for a total payout of $240, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +105.

As always, check out all of the legal sportbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Penguins (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Avalanche vs. Penguins

• Puck Line: Penguins +1.5 @ -200 via PointsBet (65% probability)
• Moneyline: Penguins @ +124 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (52% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Avalanche are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Penguins moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Avalanche vs. Penguins Prediction

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Avalanche vs. Penguins Player Props

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

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Avalanche and Penguins.

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

DimersBOT gives Rantanen a 9.3% chance of scoring the first goal at PPG Paints Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 43.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Colorado Avalanche

• Mikko Rantanen: 9.3% probability
• Nathan MacKinnon: 7.5% probability
• Ryan Johansen: 4.9% probability
• Artturi Lehkonen: 4.5% probability
• Cale Makar: 4.0% probability

Pittsburgh Penguins

• Jake Guentzel: 5.7% probability
• Sidney Crosby: 5.4% probability
• Bryan Rust: 4.6% probability
• Evgeni Malkin: 4.4% probability
• Reilly Smith: 4.1% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Colorado Avalanche

• Mikko Rantanen: 43.9% probability
• Nathan MacKinnon: 41.4% probability
• Artturi Lehkonen: 26.5% probability
• Ryan Johansen: 26.1% probability
• Cale Makar: 24.4% probability

Pittsburgh Penguins

• Jake Guentzel: 32.8% probability
• Sidney Crosby: 30.2% probability
• Bryan Rust: 26.6% probability
• Evgeni Malkin: 26.2% probability
• Reilly Smith: 23.2% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting insights before Avalanche vs. Penguins on Thursday October 26, 2023.

Avalanche vs. Penguins Preview

Thursday's action between the Penguins and Avalanche at PPG Paints Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
• Date: Thursday October 26, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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Conclusion

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