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Wild vs. Avalanche Prediction: Colorado Predicted to Win Monday's NHL Matchup [1/20/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Monday's Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche matchup.
The Colorado Avalanche will take on the Minnesota Wild in NHL action at Ball Arena on Monday, beginning at 3:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Avalanche as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has utilized the latest data to simulate Monday's Minnesota-Colorado game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Incorporating recent updates and thousands of additional inputs, our prediction shows the Avalanche are likely to win, with a probability of 64%, compared to the Wild's 36%."
For expanded analysis of Monday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Wild vs. Avalanche predictions page.
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Wild vs. Avs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Monday's matchup between the Avalanche and Wild at Ball Arena is scheduled to commence at 3:00PM ET.
- Who: Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche
- Date: Monday, January 20, 2025
- Time: 3:00PM ET/12:00PM PT
- Venue: Ball Arena
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Monday's Wild vs. Avalanche matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Minnesota vs. Colorado picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Wild vs. Avalanche Prediction: Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's NHL game between the Wild and Avalanche 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Avalanche a 64% chance of beating the Wild.
According to our model, the 6-goal over/under also has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Wild vs. Avalanche Odds
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Wild | Avalanche |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +210 | -250 |
| Total | o6 (-105) | u6 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Wild vs. Avalanche Picks
Our model's strongest edge in today's Wild vs. Avalanche matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Wild vs. Avalanche Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Wild vs. Avalanche?
According to our model, Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon is most likely to score the first goal in Wild vs. Avalanche.
Our projections give MacKinnon an 8.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 40.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | 7.4% |
| Marco Rossi | 6.9% |
| Joel Ek | 5.1% |
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 8.8% |
| Mikko Rantanen | 8.1% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 7.2% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | 36.5% |
| Marco Rossi | 34.7% |
| Joel Ek | 26.2% |
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | 41.8% |
| Nathan MacKinnon | 40.8% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 36.6% |
Conclusion
We predict the Avalanche, with a 64% win probability, will likely beat the Wild on Monday.
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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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