Colorado Avalanche vs. Ottawa Senators Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/16/2024]

The Ottawa Senators and Colorado Avalanche will meet in the NHL at Canadian Tire Centre on Tuesday, with puck drop at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Tuesday's Avalanche vs. Senators matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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

We have used powerful machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the result of Tuesday's NHL matchup between the Avalanche and Senators 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Avalanche a 54% chance of defeating the Senators.

According to our model, the Senators (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 7 goals has a 56% chance of going under.

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Avalanche vs. Senators Odds

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

Bet Type	Avalanche	Senators
Puck Line	-1.5 (+200)	+1.5 (-245)
Moneyline	-118	+100
Total	o7 (+100)	u7 (-120)

• The Senators are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Avalanche, with -245 at DraftKings 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 offer at +200.
• BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Senators at +100. That means you can risk $100 to win $100 for a total payout of $200 if they get the W.
• Meanwhile, FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at -118, where you can risk $118 to win $100 for a total payout of $218 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under is set at 7 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, as well as the best odds for the Under at -120.

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

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

Avalanche vs. Senators Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Avalanche -1.5	+200
Moneyline	Avalanche	-118
Total	Under 7	-120

Although the Senators 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.

Dimers' NHL best bets are based on complex simulations and gambling expertise to serve you the best possible plays every time.

Avalanche vs. Senators Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Avalanche vs. Senators?

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

Our projections give Rantanen a 10.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Canadian Tire Centre, while the Avalanche star is a 47.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Colorado Avalanche

Player	First Goal Probability
Mikko Rantanen	10.4%
Nathan MacKinnon	10.1%
Jonathan Drouin	5.4%
Cale Makar	4.7%
Ross Colton	3.9%

Ottawa Senators

Player	First Goal Probability
Brady Tkachuk	6.0%
Tim Stutzle	5.8%
Vladimir Tarasenko	5.6%
Claude Giroux	5.4%
Drake Batherson	5.1%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Colorado Avalanche

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Nathan MacKinnon	48.6%
Mikko Rantanen	47.3%
Jonathan Drouin	29.9%
Cale Makar	26.4%
Ross Colton	22.0%

Ottawa Senators

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Brady Tkachuk	32.0%
Tim Stutzle	31.2%
Claude Giroux	30.5%
Vladimir Tarasenko	29.2%
Drake Batherson	27.5%
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of the Avalanche vs. Senators on Tuesday January 16, 2024.

Avs vs. Senators Game Information

Tuesday's game between the Senators and Avalanche at Canadian Tire Centre is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. Ottawa Senators
• Date: Tuesday January 16, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Canadian Tire Centre

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Conclusion

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