- Matchup: Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators
- Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
- Broadcast: Altitude Sports, Nashville 28
- Betting Odds: Avalanche (-230), Predators (+195)
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This Sunday, the Colorado Avalanche (5-4-1) are headed to Bridgestone Arena, looking to secure a victory against the Nashville Predators (3-3-3). The moneyline for this matchup is set at Colorado -230 and Nashville +195, with a total betting line of 6.5 goals.
In their latest game, the Colorado Avalanche achieved a solid 6-3 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning. This offensive display saw them convert 6 out of 24 shots taken, with 1 goal from 3 power play opportunities. The Avalanche faced a total of 14 penalty minutes during the match.
Concerning offensive output, the Colorado Avalanche have netted 41 goals this season (ranked 8th in the league) while conceding 30. Currently, they hold 11 points with a .550 points percentage. Colorado has had 32 opportunities on the power play, successfully scoring on 6, leading to an 18.75% conversion rate. At even strength, they have allowed 26 goals while scoring 35. The Avalanche have attempted 306 shots, boasting a shooting percentage of 13.4%. They have faced 273 shots against them, achieving a save percentage of .890. Opponents have capitalized on 4 out of 23 power play opportunities against Colorado (ranking 32nd in the NHL).
The starting goalie for this match will be Mackenzie Blackwood. Throughout his professional career, Blackwood has faced 811 goals, maintaining a goals-against average of 2.90. With 298 games under his belt, he has a save percentage of .905 over 16,396 minutes played. His career record stands at 130-116-30, with 280 starts and 160 quality starts, giving him a quality start percentage of .571. Opponents have recorded 8,541 shots against him, resulting in 7,731 saves.
On the other hand, the Nashville Predators recently suffered a tough 6-0 defeat to the Boston Bruins. They managed only 1 power play opportunity and failed to capitalize, landing 28 total shots on goal without finding the net.
This season, the Nashville Predators have scored 23 goals and earned 9 points, which translates to a points percentage of .500. They have allowed 28 goals, comprised of 23 goals at even strength and 5 while short-handed. Nashville has found the back of the net 15 times at even strength and 8 times (ranking 11th in the league) on the power play. With 28 power play chances, their conversion rate stands at 28.57%. The Predators rank 30th in the league, having attempted 223 shots with a shooting percentage of 10.31%, while conceding 264 shots. Their penalty kill rate against opponents stands at 83.33% on 30 power play attempts, with an overall save percentage of 89.4%.
Defending the net for Nashville will be Justus Annunen. He has allowed an average of 3.12 goals per game and has faced 212 goals so far. Annunen’s quality start percentage is at 54.4%, with 37 quality starts in his career. He has participated in 68 games and logged 182 minutes on the ice, holding a career record of 35-33-5 across 81 games, making 1,858 saves from 2,069 shots, achieving a rate of .898.
Who will come out on top in this NHL clash, covering the spread or winning on the moneyline?
Pick: Back Nashville (+195) and the under 6.5 goals
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