In this article, we will formulate a Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators prediction for this NHL game on Monday, November 11th at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
The Colorado Avalanche are 7-8-0 this year after they defeated Carolina by a score of 6-4 in their last game. Colorado trailed 2-0 and 3-2, but they were able to score the last three goals in the second period to pull away for the win. The Avalanche were outshot by a total of 31-29, won 40.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. Colorado got goals from Lehkonen, MacKinnon, Rantanen (2), Makar, and Malinski, while Georgiev stopped 27 out of 31 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Avalanche lost to Winnipeg by a score of 1-0 but did beat Seattle by a score of 6-3 before that. Colorado has scored 3.47 goals per game and they have allowed 3.93 goals against per game, while also going 34.6% on the power play and 70.7% on the penalty kill this season. Nathan MacKinnon has led Colorado with seven goals, 22 assists, and 59 shots on goal, while Alexandar Georgiev is 2-5-0 with a 4.04 goals-against average and a .851 save percentage.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators are 5-9-1 this season after they defeated Utah by a score of 4-0 in their last game. Nashville scored twice in the first, once in the second, and once in the third for the shutout win. The Predators were outshot by a total of 26-21, won 56.3% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Nashville got goals from Forsberg (2), Marchessault, and Nyquist, while Saros stopped all 26 shots that he faced.
Prior to that win, the Predators lost three games in a row against Florida, Washington, and Los Angeles. Nashville has scored 2.47 goals per game and they have allowed 3.33 goals against per game, while also going 23.1% on the power play and 90.6% on the penalty kill this season. Filip Forsberg has led Nashville with eight goals, five assists, and 60 shots on goal, while Juuse Saros is 4-7-1 with a 2.62 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage this year.
Why the Avalanche will beat the Predators
- The Predators have lost seven of their last eight games at Ball Arena.
- The Avalanche have won each of their last five home games against the Predators.
- The home team has covered the puck line in each of the last eight games between the Predators and Avalanche.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven night games following a win.
- The home team has won the third period in each of the last four games between the Predators and Avalanche.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Avalanche’s last nine home games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Predators’ last eight games as underdogs following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the last six games between two teams from the Central Division have gone UNDER the total goal line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last 13 games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the Avalanche’s last nine home games.
Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts
- Valeri Nichushkin has scored at least one goal in eight of his last nine appearances.
- Cale Makar has recorded at least one point in each of the Avalanche’s last 11 games as favorites.
- Cale Makar has recorded at least one assist in each of the Avalanche’s last eight games as home favorites.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Filip Forsberg has scored at least one goal in each of the Predators’ last five games against Central Division opponents.
- Filip Forsberg has recorded at least one point in each of the Predators’ last 14 road games against Central Division opponents.
- Gustav Nyquist has recorded an assist in seven of his last eight road appearances against Western Conference opponents.
Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators Prediction
Colorado comes into this game after picking up a great win against the red-hot Hurricanes, but they are just 4-5-0 at home this year. Nashville is 1-3-1 on the road and they have been very disappointing to start the season. The Predators are scoring just 2.47 goals per game this year, which is awful considering the amount of talent they brought in during the offseason. Both of these teams have struggled to start the season, but I think Colorado is in better shape right now. Take the Avalanche to get the win.