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Avalanche vs. Penguins Prediction: Colorado Predicted to Win Tuesday's NHL Matchup [12/10/2024]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Tuesday's Colorado Avalanche vs Pittsburgh Penguins matchup.
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Colorado Avalanche will meet in the NHL at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, starting at 7:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Avalanche as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has analyzed the latest data and conducted 10,000 simulations for Tuesday's Colorado-Pittsburgh game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various factors, our prediction shows the Avalanche with a win probability of 59%, compared to 41% for the Penguins."
For a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Avalanche vs. Penguins predictions page.
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Avs vs. Penguins Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Tuesday's action between the Penguins and Avalanche at PPG Paints Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
- Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's full preview of Tuesday's Avalanche vs. Penguins matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Colorado vs. Pittsburgh picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Avalanche vs. Penguins Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NHL matchup between the Avalanche and Penguins 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Avalanche a 59% chance of beating the Penguins.
According to our model, the Penguins (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 51% chance of going over.
Avalanche vs. Penguins Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Avalanche | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+135) | +1.5 (-160) |
| Moneyline | -175 | +154 |
| Total | o6.5 (-125) | u6.5 (+105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Avalanche vs. Penguins Picks
Our model's strongest edge in today's Avalanche vs. Penguins matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our complete suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Avalanche vs. Penguins Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Avalanche vs. Penguins?
According to our model, Colorado's Mikko Rantanen is most likely to score the first goal in Avalanche vs. Penguins.
Our projections give Rantanen an 8.3% chance of scoring the first goal at PPG Paints Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 44.3% chance of registering an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | 8.3% |
| Nathan MacKinnon | 7.4% |
| Valeri Nichushkin | 6.1% |
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | 6.6% |
| Bryan Rust | 6.5% |
| Rickard Rakell | 5.4% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | 44.3% |
| Nathan MacKinnon | 39.5% |
| Valeri Nichushkin | 34.2% |
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bryan Rust | 34.4% |
| Sidney Crosby | 33.7% |
| Rickard Rakell | 29.6% |
Conclusion
We predict the Avalanche, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Penguins on Tuesday.
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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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