Colorado Avalanche vs. Detroit Red Wings Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [2/22/2024]

NHL action continues on Thursday at 7:00PM ET as the Colorado Avalanche take on the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena.

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

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

We have used trusted machine learning and data analysis to simulate the result of Thursday's NHL game between the Avalanche and Red Wings 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Avalanche a 55% chance of beating the Red Wings.

According to our model, the Red Wings (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the 7-goal Over/Under has a 57% chance of going under.

Avalanche vs. Red Wings Odds

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

Bet Type	Avalanche	Red Wings
Puck Line	-1.5 (+172)	+1.5 (-210)
Moneyline	-130	+112
Total	o7 (+105)	u7 (-125)

• The Red Wings are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Avalanche, with -210 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Avalanche (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +172.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Red Wings at +112, which means you can bet $100 to profit $112, earning a total payout of $212, if they win.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at -130, where you can risk $130 to win $100 for a total payout of $230 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 7 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +105, as well as the best odds for the Under at -125.

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

Avalanche vs. Red Wings Picks

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

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Avalanche -1.5	+172
Moneyline	Avalanche	-130
Total	Under 7	-125

Even though the Red Wings are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Avalanche -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, when compared to the best odds available.

Avalanche vs. Red Wings Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Avalanche vs. Red Wings?

According to our model, Colorado's Mikko Rantanen is most likely to score the first goal in Avalanche vs. Red Wings.

Our projections give Rantanen a 9.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Little Caesars Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 44.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Colorado Avalanche

Player	First Goal Probability
Mikko Rantanen	9.2%
Nathan MacKinnon	8.7%
Artturi Lehkonen	4.3%
Jonathan Drouin	3.7%
Cale Makar	3.5%

Detroit Red Wings

Player	First Goal Probability
Dylan Larkin	5.9%
Alex DeBrincat	5.8%
Lucas Raymond	4.2%
Patrick Kane	4.1%
David Perron	4.0%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Colorado Avalanche

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Mikko Rantanen	44.2%
Nathan MacKinnon	43.3%
Artturi Lehkonen	27.1%
Cale Makar	20.8%
Jonathan Drouin	20.7%

Detroit Red Wings

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Dylan Larkin	32.9%
Alex DeBrincat	28.1%
Patrick Kane	22.7%
Daniel Sprong	21.9%
David Perron	20.9%

Avs vs. Red Wings Game Information

Thursday's action between the Red Wings and Avalanche at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. Detroit Red Wings
• Date: Thursday February 22, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena

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

Conclusion

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