Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators Prediction 12/9/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Stars vs Jets Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, December 9th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

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The Predators have 24 points this season with a 10-14-4 record, and are 12-16 ATS and 14-14 in over/under. They have a 6-8-2 home record and a 4-6-2 road record and are sitting 8th in the Central Division. They are coming off a 6-3 road loss to the Hurricanes, and their previous three games were a 2-1 road overtime win against the Panthers, a 5-1 home win against the Flames, and a 5-2 home loss against the Jets.

Offensively, the Predators are averaging 2.61 goals per game and are scoring 15.7% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.57 goals per game and are killing 81.11% of their opponent’s power plays.

Ryan O’Reilly leads the Predators with 21 points, also leading the team in goals with 9, while Luke Evangelista adds a team-high 15 assists. Juuse Saros is the starting goalie for the Predators, and he has a 9-10-3 record, with 3.04 GAA and .893 SV%. Justus Annunen is the backup goalie and he has a 1-4-1 record, with 3.83 GAA and .851 SV%.

Colorado Avalanche Preview

The Avalanche have 48 points this season with a 21-2-6 record, and are 16-13 ATS and 11-18 in over/under. They have a 11-0-2 home record and a 10-2-4 road record and are sitting 1st in the Central Division. They are coming off a 3-2 road win over the Flyers, and their previous three games were a 3-2 road overtime win against the Rangers, a 6-3 road win against the Islanders, and a 3-1 home win against the Canucks.

Offensively, the Avalanche are averaging 3.97 goals per game and are scoring 16.01% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.17 goals per game and are killing 86.91% of their opponent’s power plays.

Nathan MacKinnon leads the Avalanche with 49 points, also leading the team in goals with 24, while Cale Makar adds a team-high 26 assists. Scott Wedgewood is the starting goalie for the Avalanche, and he has a 13-1-3 record, with 2.07 GAA and .920 SV%. Mackenzie Blackwood is the backup goalie and he has a 8-1-1 record, with 2.21 GAA and .920 SV%.

Colorado Avalanche @ Nashville Predators Betting Trends: December 9, 2025

Why the Nashville Predators will win

• The home team has won seven of the last eight games between the Avalanche and Predators.
• The Avalanche have lost 10 of their last 14 games as road favorites against Central Division opponents.
• The home team has covered the puck line in each of the Avalanche’s last eight games.
• The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five road games.
• The Avalanche have lost the second period in each of their last five road games when trailing after the first period.

Why the Colorado Avalanche will win

• The Avalanche have won each of their last seven night games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Predators have lost eight of their last nine home games against Central Division opponents.
• The favorites have covered the puck line in each of the Predators’ last four games at Bridgestone Arena.
• The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven night games at Bridgestone Arena.
• The Predators have lost the third period in nine of their last 10 home games against Central Division opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Avalanche’s last six games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Nine of the Predators’ last 11 night games against Central Division opponents at Bridgestone Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Four of the last five games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last eight games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in six of the Avalanche’s last seven games following a road win.

Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts

• Luke Evangelista has scored a goal in three of the Predators’ last four games against Central Division opponents.
• Roman Josi has recorded at least one point in each of the Predators’ last eight Tuesday games against the Avalanche at Bridgestone Arena.
• Luke Evangelista has recorded at least one assist in six of the Predators’ last seven games.

Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts

• Nathan MacKinnon has scored at least one goal in five of the Avalanche’s last six road games against Western Conference opponents.
• Cale Makar has recorded at least one point in 15 of the Avalanche’s last 16 road games.
• Cale Makar has recorded an assist in each of the Avalanche’s last four road games.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Nashville Predators rank 31st in the league for goals against per game this season (3.57).
• The Nashville Predators rank 29th in the league for goals per game this season (2.61).
• The Colorado Avalanche rank 1st in the league for goals per game this season (3.97).
• The Colorado Avalanche rank 1st in the league for goals against per game this season (2.17).

Avalanche vs Predators Prediction

In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Avalanche won 3-0 in Nashville and are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings. 

In this Avalanche vs Predators Prediction, the Avalanche are coming as -221 road favorites. The Avalanche have been the best team in hockey this season and they have more twice as many overall wins as the Predators. They have both the best offense and defense in the league, while the Predators have the 5th-worst offense and the fourth-worst defense. The Avalanche have been red-hot lately, with an 8-2 record in their last 10 games, while on the other hand, the Predators are 1-3 in their last 4 home games. The Avs shut out the Preds in their previous meeting this season and I expect another dominant win today, so take them on the puckline on the road.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Colorado Avalanche -1.5