Senators vs Avalanche Prediction and NHL Tips - 17 January 2024

Last updated: Jan 16, 2024, 1:30PM | Published: Jan 16, 2024, 1:16PM

The Ottawa Senators will take on the Colorado Avalanche in NHL action at Canadian Tire Centre on Wednesday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.

Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Senators vs Avalanche game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Senators vs Avalanche

Based on high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's Ottawa-Colorado NHL game 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Avalanche a 55% chance of defeating the Senators at Canadian Tire Centre.

More: Senators vs Avalanche Match Centre

Senators vs Avalanche: Odds

The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NHL game at Canadian Tire Centre are shown here:

Head to Head: Senators $2.12, Avalanche $1.74
Line: Senators +1.5 ($1.45), Avalanche -1.5 ($2.61)
Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.57, Under $2.12

Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Senators at $2.12 and the Avalanche at $1.74.

The Senators are listed as 1.5-goal underdogs against the Avalanche, with odds of $1.45 currently on offer at Betfair.

For the favourite Avalanche (-1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.61.

The Over/Under for total goals scored has been set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.57 and odds for the Under at $2.12.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Senators (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 51% chance of going Over.

The best site for placing bets on the Senators vs Avalanche game is Betfair, where you can bet against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.

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Senators vs Avalanche: Betting Tips

Head to Head: Colorado at $1.74 with Betfair (55% probability)
Line: Senators +1.5 at $1.45 with Betfair (65% probability)
Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.12 with Betfair (1.7% edge)

These Senators vs Avalanche predictions are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to give you the best possible advice 24/7.

Despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 6.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.12) that are available from Betfair.

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Senators vs Avalanche: Prediction

Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Ottawa vs Colorado on Wednesday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.

Senators vs Avalanche: Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Senators vs Avalanche? The data is in.

According to Stats Insider, Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon is the most likely player to score the first goal in Senators vs Avalanche.

MacKinnon has a 10.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Canadian Tire Centre, while the Avalanche star has a 48.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Tips

Senators First Goal Scorer Tips

Tim Stutzle: 6.4% probability
Vladimir Tarasenko: 6.0% probability
Claude Giroux: 5.7% probability
Brady Tkachuk: 5.7% probability
Drake Batherson: 5.3% probability

Avalanche First Goal Scorer Tips

Nathan MacKinnon: 10.6% probability
Mikko Rantanen: 9.8% probability
Jonathan Drouin: 5.5% probability
Cale Makar: 4.5% probability
Ross Colton: 3.8% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Senators Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Brady Tkachuk: 31.5% probability
Tim Stutzle: 31.5% probability
Claude Giroux: 30.7% probability
Vladimir Tarasenko: 29.7% probability
Drake Batherson: 28.3% probability

Avalanche Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Nathan MacKinnon: 48.1% probability
Mikko Rantanen: 46.5% probability
Jonathan Drouin: 31.1% probability
Cale Makar: 25.8% probability
Ross Colton: 21.8% probability

Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Ottawa vs Colorado game at Canadian Tire Centre.

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Senators vs Avalanche: Preview

The match-up between the Senators and Avalanche at Canadian Tire Centre is scheduled to begin at 11:00am AEDT on Wednesday.

Teams: Ottawa Senators vs Colorado Avalanche
Date: Wednesday 17 January 2024
Time: 11:00am AEDT
Venue: Canadian Tire Centre

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.

Our Ottawa vs Colorado predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.

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