Florida Panthers vs. Colorado Avalanche Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/6/2024]

The Colorado Avalanche and Florida Panthers will lock horns in the NHL at Ball Arena on Saturday, starting at 4:00PM ET.

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

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

We have used innovative machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the result of Saturday's NHL game between the Panthers and Avalanche 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our famous predictive analytics model currently gives the Avalanche a 54% chance of defeating the Panthers.

According to our model, the Panthers (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of going over.

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Panthers vs. Avalanche Odds

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

Bet Type	Panthers	Avalanche
Puck Line	+1.5 (-250)	-1.5 (+220)
Moneyline	-108	-110
Total	o6 (-142)	u6 (+120)

• The Avalanche are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Panthers, with +220 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

• For the underdog Panthers (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -250. In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Avalanche and Panthers are currently at minus-money betting odds on the moneyline.

• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at -110. That means you can risk $110 to win $100 for a total payout of $210 if they get the W.

• On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at -108, where you can risk $108 to win $100 for a total payout of $208 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under sits at 6 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -142, as well as the best odds for the Under at +120.

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

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Panthers vs. Avalanche Picks

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

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Avalanche -1.5	+220
Moneyline	Avalanche	-110
Total	Under 6	+120

Although the Panthers are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Avalanche -1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, when compared to the best odds available.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+120) that are available from DraftKings Sportsbook.

Our NHL best bets are based on complex simulations and gambling expertise to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Panthers vs. Avalanche Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Panthers vs. Avalanche?

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

Our projections give MacKinnon an 8.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 41.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Florida Panthers

Player	First Goal Probability
Carter Verhaeghe	6.5%
Sam Reinhart	6.0%
Aleksander Barkov	5.6%
Matthew Tkachuk	4.9%
Eetu Luostarinen	3.7%

Colorado Avalanche

Player	First Goal Probability
Nathan MacKinnon	8.8%
Mikko Rantanen	8.1%
Valeri Nichushkin	6.4%
Ryan Johansen	4.1%
Cale Makar	3.9%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Florida Panthers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Carter Verhaeghe	33.1%
Sam Reinhart	30.8%
Aleksander Barkov	27.9%
Matthew Tkachuk	27.2%
Eetu Luostarinen	20.6%

Colorado Avalanche

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Nathan MacKinnon	41.5%
Mikko Rantanen	41.1%
Valeri Nichushkin	33.9%
Cale Makar	20.9%
Jonathan Drouin	20.7%
Remember, our model updates frequently, so check this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of the Panthers vs. Avalanche on Saturday January 6, 2024.

Panthers vs. Avalanche Game Information

Saturday's matchup between the Avalanche and Panthers at Ball Arena is scheduled to commence at 4:00PM ET.

• Who: Florida Panthers vs. Colorado Avalanche
• Date: Saturday January 6, 2024
• Time: 4:00PM ET / 1:00PM PT
• Venue: Ball Arena

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Conclusion

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