Predators vs Avalanche Prediction, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks
Nashville, Colorado Colliding in Denver
Avalanche Looking to Roll Over Rival Predators
The 2022-23 NHL season is still in the early stages, but things are starting to pick up now that we are in November. The Colorado Avalanche host the Nashville Predators on Thursday night, and these two Central Division rivals have a long history.
It’s been a slow start for the Predators, as they come into this game with a record of just 5-7-1. This team is currently on a long road trip, winning just one of the first three games.
Colorado is the defending Stanley Cup champion and has had a bit of a slow start to the season as well. The Avalanche are still 6-4-1 on the year, winning two straight games.
The NHL odds for this matchup have the Colorado Avalanche as the Moneyline favorites at -190, and you can also get them on the puck line at +135.
Let’s check the latest NHL odds, stats, injury reports, and NHL lines for Predators vs Avalanche. We’ve plenty of NHL betting odds for you to consider.
Nashville Not Finding Offense
After suffering a 5-1 loss in their most recent game, Filip Forsberg said, “I thought the result was not necessarily indicative of the game, but at the same time that’s what happened.” Nashville will struggle to win games until they can find more offense than just 2.6 goals per game.
Forsberg has done his part for the Predators, leading the team with 13 points on the year. Nashville is scoring on the power play just 14 percent of the time, and that must improve as the season goes along.
Nashville has killed off 84 percent of their penalties this season, but the lack of offense continues to put the defense in a bad spot. The Predators will have to play a complete game if they even want to keep this one close against the Avalanche.
Avalanche Shutting Down Opponents
Colorado could have some jet lag going into this game, as they have returned to the United States after playing a pair of games in Finland. It was a successful trip for the Avalanche, though, and this team has been terrific on the defensive end this season.
Colorado is holding opponents to just 2.82 goals per game, and goaltender Alexandar Georgiev has been leading that charge. Georgiev has gone 6-1-1 in the blue paint for the Avalanche, but Colorado does have to improve on the penalty kill.
Nathan MacKinnon is off to a huge start to the 2022-23 season, leading the team with 16 assists and 19 total points. Colorado is scoring 3.55 goals per game this season, but they are capable of being even better.
Predators vs Avalanche Game Injuries
Predators vs Avalanche Head-to-Head
Looking at the history of a rivalry can help when betting online, and the Predators and the Avalanche meet up four times each year. Nashville is 51-42-5 against Colorado, but the Avalanche have been dominating things of late.
Colorado won five of their last eight games against Nashville, including a four-game sweep in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Predators vs Avalanche Game Information
- Game: Predators (5-7-1) vs Avalanche (6-4-1)
- Location: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
- Day/Time: Thursday, November 10th, 9:00 p.m. ET
- Predators vs Avalanche Live Stream: NHL.TV
Predators vs Avalanche Betting Lines
Predators vs Avalanche Prediction
There is plenty of familiarity between the Predators and the Avalanche, and they have had some battles over the years. It’s going to be really hard for Nashville to find a way to keep this game close, though, as they have struggled to score goals this season.
Colorado hasn’t been as dominant to begin the year as expected, but they are still one of the most talented teams in the league. The Avalanche are starting to turn things around, and there will be plenty of goals scored in this one.
Nashville is listed at +165 in our Vegas lines. This means that if you wager $100 on Nashville, you have a chance to win $165. Colorado is -190, offering a chance to win $53 on a $100 wager.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives Nashville a 37.74% chance to win, with Colorado at 65.52%.
Head to BetUS Sportsbook and not only take the Colorado Avalanche to win this game, but bet the puck line at -1½ (+135) as they win this game by at least two goals.
