Colorado Avalanche vs. Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [2/8/2024]

The Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche are scheduled to meet in the NHL at PNC Arena on Thursday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

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

Avalanche vs. Hurricanes Prediction: Who Will Win

We have used advanced machine learning and data analysis to simulate the result of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Avalanche and Hurricanes 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Hurricanes a 53% chance of defeating the Avalanche.

According to our model, the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals also has a 56% chance of going under.

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Avalanche vs. Hurricanes Odds

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

Bet Type	Avalanche	Hurricanes
Moneyline	+114	-130
Total	o6.5 (+104)	u6.5 (-120)

• BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Hurricanes at -130. That means you can risk $130 to win $100 for a total payout of $230 if they get the W.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at +114, where you can put down $100 to profit $114, earning a total payout of $214 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +104, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -120.

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

Avalanche vs. Hurricanes Picks

Our predictions matched with the available odds reveal the top betting picks for this game, detailed in our our NHL best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Moneyline	Avalanche	+114
Total	Under 6.5	-120

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

Avalanche vs. Hurricanes Player Props

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

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

Our projections give MacKinnon an 8.8% chance of scoring the first goal at PNC Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 40.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Colorado Avalanche

Player	First Goal Probability
Nathan MacKinnon	8.8%
Mikko Rantanen	7.2%
Ross Colton	4.0%
Cale Makar	3.9%
Artturi Lehkonen	3.7%

Carolina Hurricanes

Player	First Goal Probability
Sebastian Aho	7.4%
Martin Necas	5.4%
Seth Jarvis	4.4%
Michael Bunting	4.1%
Teuvo Teravainen	4.0%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Colorado Avalanche

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Nathan MacKinnon	40.2%
Mikko Rantanen	36.7%
Cale Makar	20.8%
Ross Colton	20.2%
Jonathan Drouin	18.2%

Carolina Hurricanes

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Sebastian Aho	38.6%
Martin Necas	27.0%
Seth Jarvis	22.8%
Teuvo Teravainen	22.6%
Michael Bunting	20.1%

Avs vs. Canes Game Information

Thursday's action between the Hurricanes and Avalanche at PNC Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. Carolina Hurricanes
• Date: Thursday February 8, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: PNC Arena

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