Predators vs Avalanche Prediction 1/16/26 NHL Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Predators vs Avalanche Prediction for this NHL game on Friday, January 16^th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Colorado Avalanche Preview

The Avalanche have 74 points this season with a 33-4-8 record, and are 25-20 ATS and 20-25 in over/under. They have a 19-0-3 home record and a 14-4-5 road record and are sitting 1st in the Central Division. They are coming off a 4-3 home overtime loss to the Maple Leafs, and their previous three games were a 4-0 home win over the Blue Jackets, a 8-2 home win over the Senators, and a 4-2 road loss to the Lightning.

Offensively, the Avalanche are averaging 4.02 goals per game and are scoring 16.9% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.20 goals per game and are killing 85.8% of their opponent’s power plays.

Nathan MacKinnon leads the Avalanche with 81 points, also leading the team in goals with 36, adding a team-high 45 assists. Scott Wedgewood is the starting goalie for the Avalanche, and he has a 19-3-4 record, with 2.19 GAA and .917 SV%. Mackenzie Blackwood is the backup goalie and he has a 13-1-1 record, with 2.07 GAA and .924 SV%.

Nashville Predators Preview

The Predators have 48 points this season with a 22-20-4 record, and are 23-23 ATS and 23-23 in over/under. They have a 13-10-2 home record and a 9-10-2 road record and are sitting 5th in the Central Division. They are coming off a 4-3 home overtime win over the Oilers, and their previous three games were a 3-2 home win over the Capitals, a 3-0 home loss to the Blackhawks, and a 2-1 home shootout win over the Islanders.

Offensively, the Predators are averaging 2.74 goals per game and are scoring 19.4% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.28 goals per game and are killing 79.7% of their opponent’s power plays.

Ryan O’Reilly leads the Predators with 39 points, also leading the team in assists with 26, while Steven Stamkos leads the team in goals with 20. Juuse Saros is the starting goalie for the Predators, and he has a 18-15-3 record, with 2.93 GAA and .897 SV%. Justus Annunen is the backup goalie and he has a 4-5-1 record, with 3.17 GAA and .885 SV%.

Nashville Predators @ Colorado Avalanche Betting Trends: January 16, 2026

Why the Colorado Avalanche will win

• The Avalanche have won 17 of their last 18 home games.
• The Predators have lost each of their last eight games at Ball Arena.
• The Avalanche have covered the puck line in each of their last four home games after coming off overtime.
• The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games at Ball Arena.
• The Avalanche have won the second period in each of their last six home games against the Predators.

Why the Nashville Predators will win

• The Predators have won five of their last six games as underdogs.
• The Avalanche have lost each of their last two games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Predators have covered the puck line in each of their last eight Friday games as underdogs.
• The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four night games.
• The Predators have won the third period in nine of their last 10 night games at Ball Arena when leading after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Avalanche’s last four night games at Ball Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Predators’ last four games against the Avalanche following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the last three games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last six games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in 10 of the Avalanche’s last 11 games after coming off overtime.

Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts

• Brock Nelson has scored at least one goal in each of the Avalanche’s last four night games at Ball Arena.
• Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Avalanche’s last eight night games at Ball Arena.

Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts

• Ryan O’Reilly has recorded at least one assist in five of the Predators’ last six road games against Central Division opponents.
• Jonathan Marchessault has scored a goal in three of the Predators’ last four games against the Avalanche.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Colorado Avalanche rank 1st in the league for goals per game this season (4.02).
• The Colorado Avalanche rank 1st in the league for goals against per game this season (2.20).
• The Nashville Predators rank 26th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.28).
• The Nashville Predators rank T25th in the league for goals per game this season (2.74).

Predators vs Avalanche Prediction

The Avalanche are 2-1 in their three meetings against the Predators this season, having won their only meeting in Colorado with a 4-2 score. Both teams are tied 5-5 in their last 10 meetings.

In this Predators vs Avalanche Prediction, Avalanche are coming as -306 home favorites. The Avalanche have been the best team in hockey this season but are just 2-3 in their last 5 games. They have never lost a single game in regulation at home and have a league-high 19 home wins, while the Predators have been weaker on the road and just 6-4 in their last 10 games. Colorado has both the best offense and defense in hockey this season and I expect them to dominate this game and cover the puckline.