Check out our Predators vs. Avalanche pick and preview to get our insight on to who will win and cover the puck line in Denver.
- The Predators come in at 5-9-1.
- In terms of giveaways, the Predators are currently 11th in the league.
- The Predators are coming off a 5-2 win vs. the Avalanche.
- The Avalanche take on the Predators at 7-8-0.
- The Avalanche are are averaging 3.5 goals per contest so far.
- The Avalanche are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Predators.
Predators vs Avalanche Preview
Looking to win big? The Predators and Avalanche face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche are hosting the game at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. The over/under for this Central division contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Avalanche being favored by -1.5 at home against the Predators.
Predators vs. Avalanche Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Nashville Predators at Colorado Avalanche
- Where: Denver at Ball Arena
- Date: Monday, November 11th
- Betting Odds COL -1.5, NAS +128 | COL -151 O/U 6.5
Predators Preview: Does Nashville Have A Chance at Ball Arena?
With a 5-2 win over the Avalanche, the Predators improved to 5-9-1 this season. Nashville covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.
All five of Nashville’s goals came from different players, and they trailed 1-0 before Steven Stamkos tied it up at 11:29 in the second period. The Predators added two empty-net goals to secure the victory.
Nashville's offense netted 5 goals on 25 shots in their latest game, including two empty-netters. The scoring was spread out, with five different players finding the back of the net.
After a scoreless first period, Steven Stamkos got the Predators on the board with his second goal of the season. Roman Josi added his first goal, while Filip Forsberg scored his 7th, and Gustav Nyquist picked up his 4th on an empty net.
Defensively, the Predators allowed the first goal just 2:54 into the second period and another late in the third, but they held the Avalanche scoreless in the first and secured a 5-2 win. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while Nashville's defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits.
Avalanche Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for Colorado?
With a 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche dropped to 7-8-0 for the season. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark. Going into the game, Colorado was the underdog on the puck line.
Colorado led 1-0 after Cale Makar scored at 17:06 in the second period, but the Predators responded with five straight goals. Two of those goals came with an empty net in the third period.
In their 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche took 30 shots on goal but only found the net twice. Cale Makar opened the scoring with his 5th goal of the season on a power play, while Nathan MacKinnon added his 6th goal late in the third period.
Makar also picked up his 16th assist on MacKinnon's goal. The Avalanche had 23 giveaways in the game.
Defensively, the Avalanche allowed the first goal at 11:29 in the 2nd period and gave up two more in the 3rd, including two empty-netters. Justus Annunen made 21 saves with an 87.5% save percentage. Colorado's defense finished with 11 takeaways and 26 hits.
Predators vs Avalanche Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Nashville has an puck line record of 2-3 while averaging 1 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
- When looking at their past three matchups at home, Colorado has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 4 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Avalanche have a straight up record of 3-7. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 5-5.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Predators have a straight up record of 3-2, while going 2-3 against the spread.
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