Penguins vs Avalanche Prediction and NHL Tips - 27 October 2023
Last updated: Oct 26, 2023, 9:09PM | Published: Oct 25, 2023, 10:09PM
The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Colorado Avalanche in NHL action at PPG Paints Arena on Friday, beginning at 10:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for Penguins vs Avalanche, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Penguins vs Avalanche
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Friday's Pittsburgh-Colorado NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Avalanche a 57% chance of defeating the Penguins at PPG Paints Arena.
More: Penguins vs Avalanche Simulated 10,000 Times
Penguins vs Avalanche: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at PPG Paints Arena are listed here:
- Head to Head: Penguins $2.30, Avalanche $1.71
- Line: Penguins +1.5 ($1.50), Avalanche -1.5 ($2.70)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.83, Under $2.05
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Penguins at $2.30. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Avalanche at $1.71.
The Penguins are 1.5-goal underdogs against the Avalanche, with odds of $1.50 currently on offer at PointsBet.
For the favourite Avalanche (-1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $2.70.
The Over/Under for Penguins vs Avalanche is set at 6.5 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.83, while PointsBet currently has odds for the Under at $2.05.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Penguins (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 52% chance of staying Under.
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Penguins vs Avalanche: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $2.30 with bet365
- Line: Penguins +1.5 at $1.50 with PointsBet (65% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.05 with PointsBet (52% probability)
Stats Insider's Penguins vs Avalanche predictions are based on complex modelling and wagering experience to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Avalanche have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Penguins to win is our preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a bettor.
Penguins vs Avalanche: Prediction
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Penguins vs Avalanche: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Penguins vs Avalanche? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Colorado's Mikko Rantanen is the most likely player to score the first goal in Penguins vs Avalanche.
Rantanen has a 9.3% chance of scoring the first goal at PPG Paints Arena, while the Avalanche star has a 43.9% chance of registering an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Penguins First Goal Scorer Tips
- Jake Guentzel: 5.7% probability
- Sidney Crosby: 5.4% probability
- Bryan Rust: 4.6% probability
- Evgeni Malkin: 4.4% probability
- Reilly Smith: 4.1% probability
Avalanche First Goal Scorer Tips
- Mikko Rantanen: 9.3% probability
- Nathan MacKinnon: 7.5% probability
- Ryan Johansen: 4.9% probability
- Artturi Lehkonen: 4.5% probability
- Cale Makar: 4.0% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Penguins Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Jake Guentzel: 32.8% probability
- Sidney Crosby: 30.2% probability
- Bryan Rust: 26.6% probability
- Evgeni Malkin: 26.2% probability
- Reilly Smith: 23.2% probability
Avalanche Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Mikko Rantanen: 43.9% probability
- Nathan MacKinnon: 41.4% probability
- Artturi Lehkonen: 26.5% probability
- Ryan Johansen: 26.1% probability
- Cale Makar: 24.4% probability
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting predictions before the Pittsburgh vs Colorado game at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins vs Avalanche: Preview
The game between the Penguins and Avalanche at PPG Paints Arena is scheduled to begin at 10:00am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Colorado Avalanche
- Date: Friday 27 October 2023
- Time: 10:00am AEDT
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our predictions for Pittsburgh vs Colorado are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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