The Colorado Avalanche (33-22-2) travel to face off against the Nashville Predators (19-28-7) on Saturday, February 22nd. This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville and televised on ESPN+. The Predators are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Avalanche are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Predators. Puck drop is set for 6:00 ET.

Avalanche vs Predators

The Colorado Avalanche Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Avalanche fell to 33-22-2 after a 5-2 road loss to the Predators. Colorado took the lead early in the second period, but Nashville responded with five unanswered goals. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 7 surpassed that mark. As underdogs on the puck line, the Avalanche failed to cover.

Cale Makar put the Avalanche on the board at 17:06 in the second period. However, the Predators tied it up at 11:29 in the same period and took the lead with 1:20 left before the third. Nathan MacKinnon scored for Colorado at 2:17 in the third, but Nashville added two empty-net goals to seal the win.

The Nashville Predators Are Coming Off A Win

Nashville improved to 19-28-7 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.5.

Five different players scored for Nashville, who trailed 1-0 before Steven Stamkos tied it up at 11:29 in the second period. The Predators added two empty-net goals to seal the victory.

Colorado Offense Breakdown

Cale Makar netted his fifth goal of the season on a power play, while Nathan MacKinnon added his sixth goal in the Avalanche’s 5-2 loss to the Predators. MacKinnon also picked up his 14th assist, and Makar contributed with his 16th assist. Devon Toews and Casey Mittelstadt recorded assists as well, bringing their season totals to 2 and 8, respectively.

The Avalanche fired 30 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. They found the net for the first time at the 17:06 mark of the second period. Colorado had 23 giveaways in the game.

Predators Offense Breakdown

Nashville’s offense came alive in their 5-2 win, with 5 different players finding the net. After a scoreless first period, Steven Stamkos netted his second goal of the season on a power play, while Colton Sissons added his first. Roman Josi also scored for the first time this season, with his goal coming on another power play. Filip Forsberg recorded his 7th goal, and Gustav Nyquist added his 4th, both on empty nets.

The Predators took 25 shots on goal and picked up 15 giveaways. They added two more power-play goals to their total, and Gustav Nyquist’s empty-netter was his 4th goal of the season.

Colorado Team Defense

After the Avalanche took a 1-0 lead, their defense gave up five goals, including two late empty-netters. Justus Annunen made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%. Colorado also recorded 11 takeaways and 26 hits.

Nashville Team Defense

Defensively, the Predators will look to build on their previous performance, where Juuse Saros posted a 93.5% save percentage with 29 saves. The defense also contributed 4 takeaways, 23 hits, and 25 blocks. The Predators will aim to tighten up early, as the first goal they allowed came 2:54 into the second period. They also conceded another late goal, with 2:17 left in the third.

Avalanche vs Predators Trends

• Across their last three road contests, Colorado has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 3 goals per game.
• In their last five home games, Nashville has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 3. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
• In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Predators have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their puck line record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
• As the betting favorite, the Avalanche have an puck line record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.

Avalanche vs Predators Prediction

When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Predators to come out with a win against the Avalanche while playing at home. Considering the moneyline odds at +112, I’m placing my bet on the Predators to win outright.

If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Predators winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Predators straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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