Vegas Golden Knights vs. Colorado Avalanche Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/10/2024]

The Colorado Avalanche will square off with the Vegas Golden Knights in NHL action at Ball Arena on Wednesday, beginning at 10:00PM ET.

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

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

We have used trusted machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Wednesday's NHL game between the Golden Knights and Avalanche 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Avalanche a 54% chance of defeating the Golden Knights.

According to our model, the Golden Knights (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 56% chance of going under.

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Golden Knights vs. Avalanche Odds

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

Bet Type	Golden Knights	Avalanche
Puck Line	+1.5 (-190)	-1.5 (+165)
Moneyline	+122	-140
Total	o6.5 (+100)	u6.5 (-110)

• The Avalanche are -1.5 favorites against the Golden Knights, with +165 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Golden Knights (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -190.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at -140, which means you can risk $140 to win $100 for a total payout of $240 if they get the W.
• On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Golden Knights at +122, where you can bet $100 to profit $122, earning a total payout of $222 if they win.
• The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

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

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Golden Knights vs. Avalanche Picks

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

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Golden Knights +1.5	-190
Moneyline	Golden Knights	+122
Total	Under 6.5	-110

While the Avalanche are more likely to win the game, taking the Golden Knights moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

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Golden Knights vs. Avalanche Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Golden Knights vs. Avalanche?

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

Our projections give MacKinnon a 9.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 41.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Vegas Golden Knights

Player	First Goal Probability
Jack Eichel	6.7%
Jonathan Marchessault	6.3%
Pavel Dorofeyev	5.7%
Mark Stone	5.6%
Ivan Barbashev	3.9%

Colorado Avalanche

Player	First Goal Probability
Nathan MacKinnon	9.4%
Mikko Rantanen	9.0%
Valeri Nichushkin	5.8%
Jonathan Drouin	5.3%
Cale Makar	4.0%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Vegas Golden Knights

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jack Eichel	33.4%
Jonathan Marchessault	30.3%
Pavel Dorofeyev	28.6%
Mark Stone	26.7%
Ivan Barbashev	20.0%

Colorado Avalanche

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Nathan MacKinnon	41.9%
Mikko Rantanen	40.7%
Valeri Nichushkin	33.0%
Jonathan Drouin	24.1%
Cale Makar	21.5%
Don't forget, our model updates frequently, so check this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of the Golden Knights vs. Avalanche on Wednesday January 10, 2024.

Golden Knights vs. Avalanche Game Information

Wednesday's game between the Avalanche and Golden Knights at Ball Arena is scheduled to commence at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Colorado Avalanche
• Date: Wednesday January 10, 2024
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Ball Arena

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Conclusion

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