Maple Leafs vs. Avalanche Prediction: Colorado Predicted to Win Saturday's NHL Matchup [3/8/2025]

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Our expert prediction for Saturday's Toronto Maple Leafs vs Colorado Avalanche matchup.

Toronto Maple Leafs-Colorado Avalanche Predictions and Game Preview.
Ball Arena sets the stage for the NHL matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Colorado Avalanche this Saturday.

The Colorado Avalanche will take on the Toronto Maple Leafs in NHL action at Ball Arena on Saturday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Avalanche as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Toronto-Colorado game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.

"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Avalanche are more likely to win, while the Maple Leafs have a lower chance of victory."

For further insights into Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Maple Leafs vs. Avalanche predictions page.

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Maple Leafs vs. Maple Leafs Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?

Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL game between the Maple Leafs and Avalanche 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Avalanche a 58% chance of beating the Maple Leafs.

According to our model, the Maple Leafs (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 53% chance of staying under.

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Maple Leafs vs. Avalanche Odds

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

Bet Type Maple Leafs Avalanche
Puck Line +1.5 (-185) -1.5 (+154)
Moneyline +136 -155
Total o6.5 (-102) u6.5 (-108)

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

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Our model's strongest edge in today's Maple Leafs vs. Avalanche matchup is on the puck line.

Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.

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Maple Leafs vs. Avalanche Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Maple Leafs vs. Avalanche?

According to our model, Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon is most likely to score the first goal in Maple Leafs vs. Avalanche.

Our projections give MacKinnon an 8.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 40.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Toronto Maple Leafs

Player First Goal Probability
Auston Matthews 8.1%
William Nylander 6.8%
Mitch Marner 4.5%

Colorado Avalanche

Player First Goal Probability
Nathan MacKinnon 8.6%
Brock Nelson 7.1%
Artturi Lehkonen 5.7%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Toronto Maple Leafs

Player Anytime Goal Probability
Auston Matthews 42.3%
William Nylander 33.3%
Matthew Knies 24.6%

Colorado Avalanche

Player Anytime Goal Probability
Nathan MacKinnon 40.7%
Brock Nelson 35.8%
Artturi Lehkonen 30.1%

Maple Leafs vs. Avs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

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

Dimers.com's full preview of Saturday's Maple Leafs vs. Avalanche matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Toronto vs. Colorado picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

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Conclusion

We predict the Avalanche, with a 58% win probability, will likely beat the Maple Leafs on Saturday.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Maple Leafs vs. Avalanche insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.

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