Nashville Predators vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction 1/16/2026 Today’s NHL Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Jan 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; A detail view of the skates worn by Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) in the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Nashville Predators
Colorado Avalanche
Team Records
22-20-4
33-4-8
Spread
+1.5 105
-1.5 -125
Moneyline
+250
-310
Total
Over 6.5 (-102)
Under 6.5 (-118)
Where
Ball Arena, Denver, CO
When
Friday, January 16, 2026
Time
09:00 PM EST
TV
ESPN+
The Nashville Predators and the Colorado Avalanche meet Friday in NHL action from the Ball Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Nashville Predators vs. Colorado Avalanche prediction.
Nashville Predators Recap
The Nashville Predators come into this game looking to build on their 4-3 OT win over Edmonton last time out to sit at 22-20-4 this season. After this game, Nashville will head on the road for a game against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Predators Win Back-To-Back Games
Ryan O’Reilly leads the Predators in scoring with 39 points along with 13 goals and 26 assists while Filip Forsberg has 32 points with 16 goals and 16 assists. Erik Haula has 24 points with 8 goals and 16 assists and Luke Evangelista has 31 points with a team-high 25 assists as well this season. Michael Bunting has 26 points with 11 goals and 15 assists and Steven Stamkos has 31 points with a team-high 20 goals this season. Juuse Saros has gone 18-15-3 with a 2.93 GAA and an .897 save percentage while Justus Annunen has gone 4-5-1 with a 3.17 GAA and an .885 save percentage so far this season.
Colorado Avalanche Recap
The Colorado Avalanche come into this game looking to bounce back from a 4-3 OT loss at the hands of Toronto last time out to sit at 33-4-8 this season. After this game, Colorado will take on Washington at home.
Avalanche Have Two-Game Win Streak Snapped
Nathan MacKinnon leads the Avalanche with 81 points including a team-high 36 goals and 45 assists while Cale Makar has 53 points with 14 goals and 39 assists. Martin Necas has 57 points with 21 goals and 36 assists while Artturi Lehkonen has 34 points with 15 goals and 19 assists. Gabriel Landeskog has 22 points with 7 goals and 15 assists. Brock Nelson also has 37 points with 21 goals and 16 assists. Scott Wedgewood has posted a 19-3-4 record with a 2.19 GAA and a .917 save percentage Mackenzie Blackwood is 13-1-1 with a 2.07 GAA and a .924 save percentage this season in goal for Colorado.
Nashville Predators @ Colorado Avalanche Betting Trends: January 16, 2026
Why the Colorado Avalanche will win
The Avalanche have won 17 of their last 18 home games.
The Predators have lost each of their last eight games at Ball Arena.
The Avalanche have covered the puck line in each of their last four home games after coming off overtime.
The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games at Ball Arena.
The Avalanche have won the second period in each of their last six home games against the Predators.
Why the Nashville Predators will win
The Predators have won five of their last six games as underdogs.
The Avalanche have lost each of their last two games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
The Predators have covered the puck line in each of their last eight Friday games as underdogs.
The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four night games.
The Predators have won the third period in nine of their last 10 night games at Ball Arena when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
Each of the Avalanche’s last four night games at Ball Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
Each of the Predators’ last four games against the Avalanche following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
Each of the last three games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last six games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in 10 of the Avalanche’s last 11 games after coming off overtime.
Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts
Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Avalanche’s last eight night games at Ball Arena.
Brock Nelson has scored at least one goal in each of the Avalanche’s last four night games at Ball Arena.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
Jonathan Marchessault has scored a goal in three of the Predators’ last four games against the Avalanche.
Ryan O’Reilly has recorded at least one assist in five of the Predators’ last six road games against Central Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
The Colorado Avalanche rank 1st in the league for goals per game this season (4.02).
The Colorado Avalanche rank 1st in the league for goals against per game this season (2.20).
The Nashville Predators rank 26th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.28).
The Nashville Predators rank T25th in the league for goals per game this season (2.74).
Nashville Predators vs. Colorado Avalanche Prediction
I’m on Colorado here. I think that the Avalanche bounce back here after having a few days to stew on their loss to Toronto that snapped their 17-game home win streak and as much as I respect what Nashville’s brought to the table as of late, they’re simply overmatched here and have been far less effective on the road this season. Give me Colorado in this one.
