Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators Prediction, Picks & Odds | 09 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Avalanche vs Predators

The Colorado Avalanche square off against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena, with face-off scheduled for 21:30 on Tuesday, December 9.

We think that the Avalanche should get the better of the Predators in regulation time. Therefore, it’s all about going to the 3-Way Moneyline to back them and there’s juice in the -143 available.

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Colorado Avalanche won their previous game 3-2. This road victory at Xfinity Mobile Arena against Philadelphia Flyers was their second on the spin. Brent Burns, Brock Nelson and Valeri Nichushkin scored one goal apiece.

Nashville Predators were beaten last game and this was on the road at Lenovo Center. Carolina Hurricanes claimed a 6-3 win. Filip Forsberg, Matthew Wood and Michael Bunting scored one goal each.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between the Avs and the Predators saw the former win. It was a 3-0 scoreline at Bridgestone Arena. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Avs have won six.

Starting Goalies

Scott Wedgewood (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	13-1-3	2.1	.920	1
23/24	16-7-5	2.85	.899	0

Juuse Saros (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	9-10-3	3.1	.893	0
23/24	35-24-5	2.86	.906	3

8 wins, 1 loss and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.7 goals from 34.5 shots on goal, with a 13.8% powerplay efficiency. The Avs have been giving up 1.8 goals from 27.9 shots, averaging 2.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.3%.

Nathan MacKinnon is the top points scorer with 16 points, 10 goals and 6 assists, with Martin Necas racking up 14 points, 1 goal and 13 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood have a 1.70 goal against average with a .941 save percentage, including two shutouts.

The Predators have 5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.7 goals from 28.5 shots on goal, with a 9.5% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.5 goals from 27.5 shots, averaging 4.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.7%.

The top points scorer is Luke Evangelista with 9 points, 2 goals and 7 assists, while Ryan O'Reilly is next best after having 8 points, 3 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Juuse Saros have a 2.91 GAA with a .896 SV%.

Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators Prediction & Picks

Make the most of Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

Take Colorado Avalanche at -143 on the 60-minute line to get the better of their opponents. We believe that they have a strong chance of claiming a victory in this NHL encounter.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant NHL stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate hockey predictions.

Key Avalanche vs Predators stats:

• Avalanche have won 8 of their last 10 games.
• Avalanche have won 16 of their last 20 games.
• Avalanche have won 2 consecutive games.
• Predators have lost 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Predators have lost 13 of their last 20 games.
• Predators have lost 6 of their last 10 games against Avalanche.

Avs 3-Way Moneyline Probability

Based on the odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 58.8% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. It is the reason why we are recommending this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Avalanche 3 - 2 Predators

You can secure odds of +800 that the Avalanche are able to land a 3-2 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Avalanche

Predators

1-0

Avalanche

+5000

Predators

+6000

2-0

Avalanche

+4000

Predators

+6000

2-1

Avalanche

+1300

Predators

+1700

3-0

Avalanche

+2400

Predators

+5000

3-1

Avalanche

+1500

Predators

+2500

3-2

Avalanche

+800

Predators

+1100

4-0

Avalanche

+2500

Predators

+7500

4-1

Avalanche

+1100

Predators

+2800

4-2

Avalanche

+1300

Predators

+2200

4-3

Avalanche

+950

Predators

+1300

5-0

Avalanche

+4000

Predators

+14000

5-1

Avalanche

+1500

Predators

+5000

5-2

Avalanche

+1200

Predators

+2900

5-3

Avalanche

+1900

Predators

+3400

5-4

Avalanche

+1900

Predators

+2500

6-1

Avalanche

+3300

Predators

+12000

6-2

Avalanche

+2000

Predators

+6000

6-3

Avalanche

+2200

Predators

+5000

6-4

Avalanche

+4000

Predators

+6600

6-5

Avalanche

+5000

Predators

+6000

7-2

Avalanche

+5000

Predators

+14000

7-3

Avalanche

+4000

Predators

+10000

7-4

Avalanche

+5500

Predators

+10000

7-5

Avalanche

+10000

Predators

+13000

7-6

Avalanche

+12000

Predators

+13000

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Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Colorado Avalanche a 70% chance of winning this game which means they’re overwhelming -238 favorites with the sportsbooks. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Nashville Predators are trading at +195.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 6.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at +112.

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Moneyline

Avalanche

-238

Predators

+195

3-Way Moneyline

Avalanche

-143

Tie

+340

Predators

+320

Puck Line

Avalanche -1.5

+106

Predators +1.5

-130

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-141

Over 6.5

+112

Nathan MacKinnon is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +750. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +110.

Player Goals

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)

First

+110

Anytime

+750

Martin Necas (Avalanche)

First

+140

Anytime

+1000

Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche)

First

+185

Anytime

+1200

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

First

+190

Anytime

+1200

Gabriel Landeskog (Avalanche)

First

+240

Anytime

+1600

Cale Makar (Avalanche)

First

+260

Anytime

+1500

Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche)

First

+280

Anytime

+1700

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

First

+290

Anytime

+1800

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

First

+290

Anytime

+1800

Brock Nelson (Avalanche)

First

+310

Anytime

+1800

Luke Evangelista (Predators)

First

+333

Anytime

+2000

Jonathan Marchessault (Predators)

First

+360

Anytime

+2200

Ross Colton (Avalanche)

First

+380

Anytime

+2200

Parker Kelly (Avalanche)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Michael Bunting (Predators)

First

+450

Anytime

+2800

Victor Olofsson (Avalanche)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Erik Haula (Predators)

First

+500

Anytime

+3000

Matthew Wood (Predators)

First

+575

Anytime

+3500

Roman Josi (Predators)

First

+600

Anytime

+3000

Jack Drury (Avalanche)

First

+650

Anytime

+3300

Fedor Svechkov (Predators)

First

+850

Anytime

+3500

Devon Toews (Avalanche)

First

+850

Anytime

+5000

Reid Schaefer (Predators)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

Tyson Jost (Predators)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

Brent Burns (Avalanche)

First

+900

Anytime

+5000

Michael McCarron (Predators)

First

+900

Anytime

+5500

Joel Kiviranta (Avalanche)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5000

Nick Blankenburg (Predators)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Zakhar Bardakov (Avalanche)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Samuel Girard (Avalanche)

First

+1500

Anytime

+8000

Player Assists

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+150

Cale Makar (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

+130

Martin Necas (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

+105

Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-161

Roman Josi (Predators)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-161

Gabriel Landeskog (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-200

Brock Nelson (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-227

Devon Toews (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-233

Brent Burns (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-233

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-250

Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-250

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-250

Luke Evangelista (Predators)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-294

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Ross Colton (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+275

Under 0.5

-400

Michael Bunting (Predators)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-455

Player Shots

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)

Over 4.5

+120

Under 4.5

-164

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

+105

Gabriel Landeskog (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-189

Cale Makar (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

+105

Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-189

Roman Josi (Predators)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-149

Martin Necas (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-185

Ross Colton (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

+110

Devon Toews (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-125

Michael Bunting (Predators)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-135

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

Over 1.5

-145

Under 1.5

+105

Jonathan Marchessault (Predators)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+130

Luke Evangelista (Predators)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

+110

Brock Nelson (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-100

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-130

Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Brent Burns (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Colorado Avalanche Stats

Nashville Predators Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 1.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.50 pts and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 34.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 4.8
• Blocks: 16.7
• Faceoff Wins : 27.2
• Hits: 19.2
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 3.9

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 33.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6.6
• Blocks: 14.8
• Faceoff Wins : 28.3
• Hits: 18.8
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 28.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.7
• Blocks: 12.9
• Faceoff Wins : 34.3
• Hits: 20.2
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 5.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.9
• Blocks: 14.7
• Faceoff Wins : 31.3
• Hits: 19.5
• Giveaways: 16.5
• Takeaways: 5.5

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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