Predators vs Avalanche Prediction 11/5/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

Predators vs Avalanche Prediction

The Avalanche should be favored, especially on their home ice, but as I’ve said before, the Avs aren’t as reliable and dominant as they’ve been in past years. The Avs look more vulnerable than usual. Also, the Predators beat the Avalanche a couple of weeks ago as nearly a +200 underdog. The Preds have actually outscored the Avs 13-5 in the last two meetings. The Predators have also earned points in four of their first five road games. The offense isn’t always pretty, but the Preds are competing, and they’ve become a worthwhile look in the underdog role. Give me the road dog on Thursday night in Colorado.

Nashville Predators Betting Preview

The Nashville Predators beat the Lightning and Hurricanes, and they play the Lightning next. The Predators have split their last 8 games.

The Nashville Predators are averaging 3 goals per game and are scoring 30.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Steven Stamkos leads Nashville with 8 goals, Roman Josi has 15 assists, and Filip Forsberg has 37 shots on goal. Defensively, the Nashville Predators are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 89.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Juuse Saros has allowed 31 goals on 336 shots faced, and Matt Murray has given up 2 goals on 20 shots.

Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview

The Colorado Avalanche beat the Blackhawks, lost to the Blue Jackets, and they play the Red Wings next. The Avalanche have won 5 of their last 7 games.

The Colorado Avalanche are averaging 4.13 goals per game and are scoring on 21.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Artturi Lehkonen leads Colorado with 12 goals, Nathan MacKinnon has 18 assists, and Cale Makar has 44 shots on goal. Defensively, the Colorado Avalanche are allowing 3.25 goals per game and are killing 76.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Mackenzie Blackwood has given up 32 goals on 301 shots faced, and Scott Wedgewood has allowed 18 goals on 135 shots.

Why the Colorado Avalanche will win

• The home team has won eight of the Avalanche’s last nine games.
• The Predators have lost seven of their last eight games following a win.
• The Avalanche have covered the puck line in each of their last four home games.
• The Avalanche have won the second period in six of their last seven home games against the Predators.

Why the Nashville Predators will win

• The Predators have won four of their last five games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• The Avalanche have lost five of their last eight games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in eight of the Predators’ last nine games.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Avalanche’s last seven home games following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Five of the Predators’ last six games as underdogs following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last eight games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the Avalanche’s last eight games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.

Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts

• Nathan MacKinnon has scored a goal in each of the Avalanche’s last four games at Ball Arena.
• Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances against the Predators at Ball Arena.
• Nathan MacKinnon ranks T2nd in the league for multi-point games (9) this season.

Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts

• Ryan O’Reilly has scored at least one goal in each of the Predators’ last three games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
• Roman Josi has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight road appearances against Western Conference opponents.
• Ryan O’Reilly has scored two goals against the Avalanche this season – most against any opponent.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Colorado Avalanche have recorded the equal-most wins by a margin of 4+ goals this season (3).
• The Colorado Avalanche have scored 5+ goals in eight games this season – most in the NHL.
• The Nashville Predators rank T1st in the league for power play goals against this season (5).
• The Nashville Predators rank T1st in the league in shorthanded goals allowed this season (0).

Randy Chambers's Pick: Predators