Colorado Avalanche vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction, Picks & Odds | 06 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Avalanche vs Lightning

The Colorado Avalanche go up against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, January 6.

It’s time to side with the Avalanche to record a victory over the Lightning. The road team should have the upper hand and the -125 for our Moneyline prediction looks a generous price.

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Colorado Avalanche were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Amerant Bank Arena. Florida Panthers claimed a 2-1 win. Artturi Lehkonen was the solitary scorer after Avs registered 28 shots.

Tampa Bay Lightning have triumphed in their last seven games. The latest of these was on the road where San Jose Sharks were beaten 7-3 at SAP Center. Nikita Kucherov recorded 5 points, featuring 1 goal and 4 assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 3-2 win for the Avs at Ball Arena when they last played the Lightning. The Lightning have won six of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

Starting Goalies

Scott Wedgewood (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	18-3-4	2.2	.917	2
23/24	16-7-5	2.85	.899	0

Andrei Vasilevskiy (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	17-7-2	2.4	.912	1
23/24	30-20-2	2.9	.900	2

9 wins and 1 loss, averaging 4.0 goals from 34.4 shots on goal, with a 15.4% powerplay efficiency. The Avs have been giving up 2.1 goals from 26.6 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.7%.

Nathan MacKinnon is the top points scorer with 21 points, 10 goals and 11 assists, with Brock Nelson racking up 12 points, 6 goals and 6 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Scott Wedgewood have a 2.33 goal against average with a .913 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Lightning have 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.9 goals from 26.5 shots on goal, with a 13.9% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.9 goals from 23.8 shots, averaging 6.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.4%.

The top points scorer is Nikita Kucherov with 19 points, 7 goals and 12 assists, while Darren Raddysh is next best after registering 12 points, 6 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy have a 2.50 GAA with a .894 SV%.

Colorado Avalanche vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Colorado Avalanche vs Tampa Bay Lightning betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We’re keeping things simple by backing Colorado Avalanche on the Moneyline. They should have the edge over the home team in this NHL encounter and our pick is available at -125.

Our hockey picks are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each franchise. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant NHL stats that help guide and strengthen our predictions.

Key Avalanche vs Lightning stats:

• Avalanche have won 9 of their last 10 games.
• Avalanche have won 16 of their last 20 games.

Avs Moneyline Probability

The best betting sites are estimating that there is a 55.6% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. It is the reason why we are recommending this hockey wager.

The Match Winner & Total Goals option not only gives you the opportunity to back Colorado for the win but also combine this selection with a prediction for how many goals will be scored.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Brayden Point Over 1.5 Shots -175

Brayden Point (Lightning) has totaled Over 1.5 shots on goal in 9 of the past 10 games. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the line again, then you can land odds of -175 that this happens.

Latest Brayden Point Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+195

First

+1300

Assists

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-208

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+135

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Correct Score Prediction

Avalanche 3 - 1 Lightning

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves the Avalanche to win 3-1. The odds of +2000 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Avalanche

Lightning

1-0

Avalanche

+6000

Lightning

+6000

2-0

Avalanche

+5500

Lightning

+5000

2-1

Avalanche

+1600

Lightning

+1600

3-0

Avalanche

+3500

Lightning

+3500

3-1

Avalanche

+2000

Lightning

+2000

3-2

Avalanche

+900

Lightning

+900

4-0

Avalanche

+4500

Lightning

+4500

4-1

Avalanche

+1700

Lightning

+1700

4-2

Avalanche

+1600

Lightning

+1600

4-3

Avalanche

+1000

Lightning

+1000

5-0

Avalanche

+7500

Lightning

+7500

5-1

Avalanche

+2800

Lightning

+2800

5-2

Avalanche

+1700

Lightning

+1700

5-3

Avalanche

+2200

Lightning

+2200

5-4

Avalanche

+1800

Lightning

+1800

6-0

Avalanche

+11000

Lightning

+11000

6-1

Avalanche

+6000

Lightning

+6000

6-2

Avalanche

+3000

Lightning

+3300

6-3

Avalanche

+2800

Lightning

+2800

6-4

Avalanche

+4000

Lightning

+4500

6-5

Avalanche

+4000

Lightning

+4000

7-1

Avalanche

+10000

Lightning

+10000

7-2

Avalanche

+7500

Lightning

+8000

7-3

Avalanche

+5500

Lightning

+5500

7-4

Avalanche

+6000

Lightning

+6000

7-5

Avalanche

+9000

Lightning

+9000

7-6

Avalanche

+10000

Lightning

+10000

8-2

Avalanche

+12500

Lightning

+14000

8-3

Avalanche

+12500

Lightning

+13000

8-4

Avalanche

+10000

Lightning

+11000

8-5

Avalanche

+12500

Lightning

+13000

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Colorado Avalanche vs Tampa Bay Lightning 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.

Colorado Avalanche are regarded as having a 53% chance of winning this game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -115. Tampa Bay Lightning are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at -104.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 6.5. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you’re wanting to back Over 6.5, the odds are -102.

Before placing your bet, explore the top NHL sportsbooks for a wide selection of game lines and team props. Compare the lines and betting odds to find the most appealing options.

Moneyline

Avalanche

-115

Lightning

-104

3-Way Moneyline

Avalanche

+143

Tie

+325

Lightning

+148

Puck Line

Avalanche -1.5

+205

Lightning +1.5

-263

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-120

Over 6.5

-102

Those interested in Nathan MacKinnon to light the lamp at anytime are able to get +105. There is the chance to back the favorite to score the first goal at odds of +775.

Player Goals

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)

First

+105

Anytime

+775

Nikita Kucherov (Lightning)

First

+160

Anytime

+1100

Jake Guentzel (Lightning)

First

+185

Anytime

+1200

Brock Nelson (Avalanche)

First

+190

Anytime

+1250

Brayden Point (Lightning)

First

+195

Anytime

+1300

Martin Necas (Avalanche)

First

+200

Anytime

+1450

Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche)

First

+220

Anytime

+1500

Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche)

First

+225

Anytime

+1700

Brandon Hagel (Lightning)

First

+230

Anytime

+1500

Cale Makar (Avalanche)

First

+333

Anytime

+2000

Anthony Cirelli (Lightning)

First

+333

Anytime

+2000

Victor Olofsson (Avalanche)

First

+400

Anytime

+2500

Ross Colton (Avalanche)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

Oliver Bjorkstrand (Lightning)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

Gage Goncalves (Lightning)

First

+475

Anytime

+2500

Nicholas Paul (Lightning)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Yanni Gourde (Lightning)

First

+575

Anytime

+3000

Darren Raddysh (Lightning)

First

+600

Anytime

+3300

Brent Burns (Avalanche)

First

+725

Anytime

+4000

Pontus Holmberg (Lightning)

First

+750

Anytime

+3500

Zemgus Girgensons (Lightning)

First

+750

Anytime

+3500

Jack Drury (Avalanche)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Parker Kelly (Avalanche)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Gavin Brindley (Avalanche)

First

+800

Anytime

+4500

Dominic James (Lightning)

First

+950

Anytime

+5000

Charle-Edouard D'Astous (Lightning)

First

+1050

Anytime

+5000

Samuel Girard (Avalanche)

First

+1200

Anytime

+5500

Taylor Makar (Avalanche)

First

+1200

Anytime

+6600

Zakhar Bardakov (Avalanche)

First

+1200

Anytime

+6600

J.J. Moser (Lightning)

First

+1300

Anytime

+6600

Player Assists

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

+165

Nikita Kucherov (Lightning)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

+135

Cale Makar (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

+130

Martin Necas (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-105

Brock Nelson (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-164

Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Darren Raddysh (Lightning)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Jake Guentzel (Lightning)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Brayden Point (Lightning)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-208

Brandon Hagel (Lightning)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-233

Brent Burns (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-250

Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-250

Anthony Cirelli (Lightning)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Oliver Bjorkstrand (Lightning)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-345

Gage Goncalves (Lightning)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-455

Player Shots

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)

Over 4.5

+125

Under 4.5

-164

Nikita Kucherov (Lightning)

Over 2.5

-145

Under 2.5

+105

Jake Guentzel (Lightning)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-200

Brock Nelson (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-189

Martin Necas (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-164

Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

-120

Under 2.5

-110

Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-200

Brandon Hagel (Lightning)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-135

Cale Makar (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

-149

Under 2.5

+110

Brayden Point (Lightning)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+135

Anthony Cirelli (Lightning)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-115

Ross Colton (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

Oliver Bjorkstrand (Lightning)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-135

Darren Raddysh (Lightning)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+140

Brent Burns (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

+115

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Colorado Avalanche Stats

Tampa Bay Lightning Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 6 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 9 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.10 goals and allowed 2.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.60 pts and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 34.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 7.3
• Blocks: 19
• Faceoff Wins : 32.6
• Hits: 16
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 37.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6.2
• Blocks: 19.5
• Faceoff Wins : 32.6
• Hits: 16.5
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 4.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 26.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 6.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 17.8
• Blocks: 16.2
• Faceoff Wins : 27.6
• Hits: 20.2
• Giveaways: 12.8
• Takeaways: 3.8

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 27.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.5
• Blocks: 15.6
• Faceoff Wins : 27.3
• Hits: 19
• Giveaways: 14.5
• Takeaways: 4.5

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