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Penguins vs. Avalanche Prediction: Colorado Predicted to Win Tuesday's NHL Matchup [3/4/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Tuesday's Pittsburgh Penguins vs Colorado Avalanche matchup.
The Colorado Avalanche will square off with the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL action at Ball Arena on Tuesday, beginning at 9:00PM 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 analyzed the latest data and conducted 10,000 simulations for Tuesday's Pittsburgh-Colorado game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various factors, our prediction shows the Avalanche with a win probability of 68%, compared to 32% for the Penguins."
For further insights into Tuesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Penguins vs. Avalanche predictions page.
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Penguins vs. Penguins Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NHL game between the Penguins 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 Penguins.
According to our model, the Penguins (+1.5) have a 53% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 52% chance of staying under.
Penguins vs. Avalanche Odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Penguins | Avalanche |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-108) | -1.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +230 | -275 |
| Total | o6.5 (-108) | u6.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Our model's biggest edge in today's Penguins vs. Avalanche matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Penguins vs. Avalanche Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Penguins vs. Avalanche?
According to our model, Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon is most likely to score the first goal in Penguins vs. Avalanche.
Our projections give MacKinnon an 8.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 44.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | 5.7% |
| Bryan Rust | 5.4% |
| Rickard Rakell | 4.8% |
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 8.9% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 7.1% |
| Valeri Nichushkin | 6.1% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | 31.6% |
| Bryan Rust | 29.4% |
| Rickard Rakell | 27.4% |
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 44.2% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 33.8% |
| Martin Necas | 33.3% |
Penguins vs. Avs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Tuesday's matchup between the Avalanche and Penguins at Ball Arena is scheduled to start at 9:00PM ET.
- Who: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Colorado Avalanche
- Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
- Time: 9:00PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Ball Arena
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Tuesday's Penguins vs. Avalanche matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Pittsburgh 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 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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