The Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche meet Saturday in NHL action at the Ball Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Predators vs Avalanche prediction.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators recently beat the Red Wings and Golden Knights while losing to the Coyotes. The Nashville Predators are averaging 3.26 goals per game and are scoring on 20.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Filip Forsberg leads Nashville with 41 goals, Roman Josi has 57 assists and Ryan O’Reilly has 161 shots on goal. Defensively, the Nashville Predators are allowing 2.99 goals per game and are killing 77.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Juuse Saros has allowed 154 goals on 1,647 shots faced, while Kevin Lankinen has given up 48 goals on 512 shots.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
The Colorado Avalanche recently beat the Penguins while losing to the Canadiens and Rangers. The Colorado Avalanche are averaging 3.7 goals per game and are scoring on 24.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Nathan MacKinnon leads Colorado with 45 goals, Cale Maker has 60 assists and Mikko Rantanen has 243 shots on goal. Defensively, the Colorado Avalanche are allowing 2.95 goals per game and are killing 81.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Alexandar Georgiev has allowed 157 goals on 1,607 shots faced, while Justus Annunen has given up 21 goals on 285 shots.
Colorado Avalanche Team Facts
- The Avalanche have won each of their last 11 home games against Western Conference opponents.
- The home team has covered the puck line in each of the last six games between the Predators and Avalanche.
- The Avalanche have won the second period in each of their last five games as favorites after coming off a shootout.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the Avalanche’s last seven day games.
Nashville Predators Team Facts
- The Predators have won five of their last six games as underdogs.
- The Predators have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as underdogs.
- The Predators have won the third period in each of their last four games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last eight games against Central Division opponents.
Predators vs Avalanche prediction
The Avalanche are going to get the benefit of the doubt every time, especially at home. However, we’re getting 1.5 times our money with a playoff team in the Predators. The Predators have also been one of the hottest teams in the NHL over the last few weeks, which includes an 8-1-1 record in their last 10 games. The Predators have also beat the Avs twice this season, which includes a 5-1 win earlier this month. The Predators have 22 road wins this season. Give me the plus money.