Maple Leafs vs. Avalanche Prediction and Odds - Dec 31, 2022

The Colorado Avalanche square off with the Toronto Maple Leafs in NHL action at Ball Arena on Saturday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Maple Leafs vs. Avalanche, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Maple Leafs vs. Avalanche?

Based on cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Maple Leafs-Avalanche NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Maple Leafs a 51% chance of defeating the Avalanche.

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Maple Leafs vs. Avalanche Odds

• Puck Line: Avalanche +1.5 (-240), Maple Leafs -1.5 (+210)
• Moneyline: Avalanche +105, Maple Leafs -108
• Total: Over/Under 6 (+100/-115)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Avalanche are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Maple Leafs, with -240 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Maple Leafs (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +210.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at +105, which means you can bet $100 to profit $105, earning a total payout of $205, if they win.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Maple Leafs at -108, where you can risk $108 to win $100, for a total payout of $208, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, make sure you check all the sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Avalanche (+1.5) are a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Maple Leafs vs. Avalanche

• Puck Line: Avalanche +1.5 @ -240 via DraftKings Sportsbook (70% probability)
• Moneyline: Avalanche @ +105 via Caesars Sportsbook (0.4% edge)
• Total: Over 6 @ +100 via BetMGM

Our best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays 24/7.

While the Maple Leafs are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Avalanche moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 6 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+100) that are available from BetMGM.

Maple Leafs vs. Avalanche Prediction

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Maple Leafs vs. Avalanche Player Props

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

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

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

According to DimersBOT, Toronto's Auston Matthews is most likely to score the first goal in Maple Leafs vs. Avalanche.

DimersBOT gives Matthews a 10.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Maple Leafs star is a 45.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Toronto Maple Leafs

• Auston Matthews: 10.1% probability
• William Nylander: 7.9% probability
• Mitch Marner: 5.9% probability
• Michael Bunting: 4.7% probability
• John Tavares: 4.6% probability

Colorado Avalanche

• Mikko Rantanen: 9.9% probability
• Nathan MacKinnon: 6.9% probability
• Cale Makar: 5.4% probability
• J.T. Compher: 5.1% probability
• Artturi Lehkonen: 4.6% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Toronto Maple Leafs

• Auston Matthews: 45.9% probability
• William Nylander: 35.5% probability
• Mitch Marner: 29.9% probability
• Michael Bunting: 25.8% probability
• John Tavares: 25.4% probability

Colorado Avalanche

• Mikko Rantanen: 43.6% probability
• Nathan MacKinnon: 34.5% probability
• Cale Makar: 28.2% probability
• Artturi Lehkonen: 27.8% probability
• J.T. Compher: 25.7% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting insights before Maple Leafs vs. Avalanche on Saturday December 31, 2022.

Maple Leafs vs. Avalanche 2022 Game Info

Saturday's matchup between the Avalanche and Maple Leafs at Ball Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Colorado Avalanche
• Date: Saturday December 31, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Ball Arena

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