Detroit Red Wings vs. Colorado Avalanche Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [3/6/2024]

NHL action continues on Wednesday at 9:30PM ET as the Detroit Red Wings take on the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena.

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

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Red Wings vs. Avalanche Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used trusted machine learning and statistics to simulate the result of Wednesday's NHL game between the Red Wings and Avalanche 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Avalanche a 62% chance of beating the Red Wings.

According to our model, the Red Wings (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 51% chance of going under.

Red Wings vs. Avalanche Odds

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

Bet Type	Red Wings	Avalanche
Puck Line	+1.5 (-142)	-1.5 (+125)
Moneyline	+162	-185
Total	o6.5 (-115)	u6.5 (-105)

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

Red Wings vs. Avalanche Picks

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

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Red Wings +1.5	-142
Moneyline	Red Wings	+162
Total	Under 6.5	-105

While the Avalanche are more likely to win the game, taking the Red Wings moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Red Wings vs. Avalanche Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Red Wings vs. Avalanche?

According to our model, Colorado's Mikko Rantanen is most likely to score the first goal in Red Wings vs. Avalanche.

Our projections give Rantanen an 11.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 47.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Detroit Red Wings

Player	First Goal Probability
Patrick Kane	5.3%
Alex DeBrincat	5.0%
Lucas Raymond	4.2%
Daniel Sprong	3.8%
J.T. Compher	3.0%

Colorado Avalanche

Player	First Goal Probability
Mikko Rantanen	11.0%
Nathan MacKinnon	10.7%
Artturi Lehkonen	5.8%
Ross Colton	4.5%
Cale Makar	4.4%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Detroit Red Wings

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Alex DeBrincat	29.6%
Patrick Kane	27.0%
Lucas Raymond	23.3%
Daniel Sprong	20.3%
J.T. Compher	19.5%

Colorado Avalanche

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Nathan MacKinnon	49.7%
Mikko Rantanen	47.9%
Artturi Lehkonen	31.8%
Cale Makar	24.8%
Zach Parise	24.0%

Red Wings vs. Avs Game Information

Wednesday's game between the Avalanche and Red Wings at Ball Arena is scheduled to begin at 9:30PM ET.

• Who: Detroit Red Wings vs. Colorado Avalanche
• Date: Wednesday March 6, 2024
• Time: 9:30PM ET / 6:30PM PT
• Venue: Ball Arena

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Conclusion

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