Panthers vs Avalanche Prediction 12/11/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Panthers vs Avalanche prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, December 11th at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Florida Panthers Betting Preview

The Florida Panthers are playing a late game against Utah on Wednesday night, which is not included in this article. The Panthers are 14-12-2 this year after they defeated the Islanders by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Florida had their lead cut to 2-1 in the second period, but they scored twice in the third to seal the victory. The Panthers out shot New York by a total of 30-21, won 51% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Florida got goals from Reinhart, Verhaeghe, Balinskis, and Jones, while Tarasov stopped 20 out of 21 shots, which was a .952 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Florida defeated the Blue Jackets by a score of 7-6, but lost to the Predators by a score of 2-1 before that. The Panthers have won two games in a row and they are currently sixth in the Atlantic standings with 30 points. Florida has scored 3.11 goals per game and they have allowed 3.18 goals against per game, while also going 19% on the power play and 80.4% on the penalty kill this season. Brad Marchand has led Florida with 16 goals and 15 assists, while Sam Reinhart has added 15 goals and 12 assists. The projected starting goalie for Florida is Daniil Tarasov, who is 3-4-1 with a 2.47 goals against average and an .911 save percentage this year. 

Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview

The Colorado Avalanche are 21-2-7 this season after they lost to Nashville in a shootout by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Colorado tied the game at two in the first period and at three late in the third, but couldn’t find a goal in overtime and lost in the shootout. The Avalanche out shot Nashville by a total of 42-31, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Colorado got goals from Lehkonen, Nelson, and Makar, while Wedgewood stopped 28 out of 31 shots, which was a .903 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Colorado defeated the Flyers by a score of 3-2 and the Rangers by a score of 3-2. The Avalanche have won four of their last six games and they are currently first in the Central standings with 49 points. Colorado has scored 3.93 goals per game and they have allowed 2.20 goals against per game, while also going 16.3% on the power play and 86.0% on the penalty kill this season. Nathan MacKinnon has led Colorado with 24 goals and 27 assists, while Martin Necas has added 14 goals and 27 assists. The projected starting goalie for Colorado is Mackenzie Blackwood, who is 8-1-1 with a 2.21 goals against average and a .920 save percentage this season. 

Panthers vs Avalanche Prediction 

Colorado comes into this matchup with just two regulation losses on the season, but they did lose in a shootout last time out. The Avalanche are 11-0-2 at home this year, while the Panthers are 4-6-0 on the road. Florida came into Wednesday’s game on a two game winning streak, so they will be on a back to back. The Panthers have been a bit inconsistent in the first two months of the season and I just can’t trust them against this Colorado defense, especially on a back to back. Take the Avs -1.5 here.

David Racey's Pick: Avalanche -1.5