Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnipeg Jets Prediction, Odds, Picks for NHL Saturday [12/16/2023]

The Winnipeg Jets will face the Colorado Avalanche in NHL action at Canada Life Centre on Saturday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' comprehensive betting preview for Saturday's Avalanche vs. Jets game includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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

Based on high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Avalanche-Jets NHL matchup 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions for today.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model can't split the two teams, giving both the Avalanche and Jets a 50% chance of winning the game.

According to our model, the Avalanche (+1.5) have a 72% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals has a 52% chance of going Under.

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Avalanche vs. Jets Odds

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

Bet Type	Avalanche	Jets
Puck Line	+1.5 (-250)	-1.5 (+190)
Moneyline	+105	-105
Total	o6 (+100)	u6 (-120)

• The Jets are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Avalanche, with +190 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Avalanche (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -250.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Jets at -105. That means you can risk $105 to win $100, for a total payout of $205, if they get the W.
• Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at +105, where you can bet $100 to profit $105, earning a total payout of $205, if they win.
• The Over/Under sits at 6 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, as well as the best odds for the Under at -120.

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

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

Avalanche vs. Jets Picks

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

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Avalanche +1.5	-250
Moneyline	Avalanche	+105
Total	Under 6	-120

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Avalanche vs. Jets Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Avalanche vs. Jets? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Avalanche and Jets this Saturday.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop bets for Saturday's game.

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

DimersBOT gives Rantanen an 8.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Canada Life Centre, while the Avalanche star is a 39.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Colorado Avalanche

Player	First Goal Probability
Mikko Rantanen	8.6%
Nathan MacKinnon	8.5%
Valeri Nichushkin	5.4%
Ross Colton	4.1%
Cale Makar	3.7%

Winnipeg Jets

Player	First Goal Probability
Mark Scheifele	7.9%
Nikolaj Ehlers	7.5%
Gabriel Vilardi	4.9%
Cole Perfetti	4.9%
Nino Niederreiter	4.3%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Colorado Avalanche

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Mikko Rantanen	39.6%
Nathan MacKinnon	38.8%
Valeri Nichushkin	29.9%
Ross Colton	23.5%
Cale Makar	20.7%

Winnipeg Jets

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Mark Scheifele	38.4%
Nikolaj Ehlers	37.1%
Cole Perfetti	25.5%
Gabriel Vilardi	24.2%
Nino Niederreiter	21.8%
Don't forget, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting insights before Avalanche vs. Jets on Saturday December 16, 2023.

Avalanche vs. Jets Game Information

Saturday's matchup between the Jets and Avalanche at Canada Life Centre is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnipeg Jets
• Date: Saturday December 16, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Canada Life Centre

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Conclusion

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