| MATCHUP | Colorado Avalanche | Nashville Predators |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 6-4 | 3-3 |
| Spread | -1.5 110 | +1.5 -130 |
| Moneyline | -230 | +190 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (-118) | Under 6.5 (-102) |
| Where | Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN | |
| When | Sunday, October 25, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
The Colorado Avalanche lost to the Devils, beat the Lightning, and they play the Devils next. The Avalanche have split their last 10 games.
The Colorado Avalanche are averaging 4.27 goals per game and are scoring on 20 percent of their power play opportunities. Artturi Lehkonen leads Colorado with 9 goals, Nathan MacKinnon has 13 assists, and Nazem Kadri has 28 shots on goal. Defensively, the Colorado Avalanche are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 82.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Mackenzie Blackwood has given up 23 goals on 214 shots faced, and Scott Wedgewood has allowed 8 goals on 91 shots.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators lost to the Bruins and Penguins, and they play the Islanders next. The Predators have lost 5 of their last 6 games.
The Nashville Predators are averaging 2.5 goals per game and are scoring 27.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Steven Stamkos leads Nashville with 5 goals, Roman Josi has 8 assists, and Filip Forsberg has 25 shots on goal. Defensively, the Nashville Predators are allowing 3.1 goals per game and are killing 83.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Juuse Saros has allowed 2 goals on 250 shots faced, and Matt Murray has given up 2 goals on 20 shots.
Why the Nashville Predators will win
- The Avalanche have lost five of their last six games as favorites following a win.
- The Predators have won four of their last five games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
- The Predators have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games against the Avalanche at Bridgestone Arena.
- The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as favorites following a win.
- The Avalanche have lost the third period in three of their last four night games at Bridgestone Arena when leading after the second period.
Why the Colorado Avalanche will win
- The Avalanche have won 11 of their last 12 games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Predators have lost 14 of their last 17 night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Avalanche have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games as favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Avalanche have won the third period in each of their last five games at Bridgestone Arena following a home win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Predators’ last nine Sunday games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Avalanche’s last nine road games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the last five Sunday games at Bridgestone Arena has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last five games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the Avalanche’s last seven road games against opponents on a losing streak.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Filip Forsberg has scored at least one goal in five of the Predators’ last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Filip Forsberg has recorded an assist in four of the Predators’ last five home games.
- Roman Josi has recorded 52 career points against the Avalanche – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts
- Brock Nelson has scored at least one goal in seven of the Avalanche’s last nine games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Cale Makar has recorded at least one assist in each of the Avalanche’s last four road games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Nathan MacKinnon ranks T2nd in the league for multi-point games (7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nashville Predators rank T26th in the league for goals per game this season (2.50).
- The Nashville Predators rank T1st in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (0).
- The Colorado Avalanche have scored 5+ goals in five games this season – equal-most in the NHL.
- The Colorado Avalanche have scored 6+ goals in four games this season – equal-most in the NHL.
Avalanche vs Predators Prediction
The Avalanche have looked vulnerable more than usual through their first handful of games, so you can make a case for opponents. However, the Predators can’t find consistent offense, and it’s why they’re in a rough losing stretch. A team like the Avs will take advantage of that. Sure, the Preds have had previous success against the Avalanche, but their current form doesn’t suggest they have the horses to keep up. Give me the Avs and the PL for max betting value.