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Wild vs. Avalanche Prediction: Colorado Predicted to Win Friday's NHL Matchup [2/28/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Friday's Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche matchup.
The Colorado Avalanche will square off with the Minnesota Wild in NHL action at Ball Arena on Friday, starting at 9:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Avalanche as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Employing the latest data, our experts simulated Friday's Minnesota-Colorado game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"After computing the latest updates and thousands of other inputs, we predict the Avalanche's chance of winning is 68%, while the Wild's is 32%."
For expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Wild vs. Avalanche predictions page.
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Wild vs. Wild Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NHL game between the Wild and Avalanche 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Avalanche a 68% chance of defeating the Wild.
According to our model, the Wild (+1.5) have a 54% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6 goals has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Wild vs. Avalanche Odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Wild | Avalanche |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (+115) | -1.5 (-130) |
| Moneyline | +280 | -330 |
| Total | o6 (-110) | u6 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Wild vs. Avalanche Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Wild vs. Avalanche matchup is on the total.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the latest 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 a 9.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 42.1% chance of registering an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | 7.6% |
| Marco Rossi | 6.0% |
| Mats Zuccarello | 4.6% |
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 9.3% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 6.3% |
| Martin Necas | 6.1% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | 37.1% |
| Marco Rossi | 31.2% |
| Mats Zuccarello | 24.7% |
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 42.1% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 32.7% |
| Martin Necas | 32.0% |
Wild vs. Avs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Friday's matchup between the Avalanche and Wild at Ball Arena is scheduled to begin at 9:00PM ET.
- Who: Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche
- Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
- Time: 9:00PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Ball Arena
Dimers.com's full preview of Friday'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.
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Conclusion
We predict the Avalanche, with a 68% win probability, will likely beat the Wild on Friday.
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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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