The Colorado Avalanche (21-2-6, first in the Western Conference) square off against an opponent at the opposite end of the standings, the Nashville Predators (10-14-4, 16th in the Western Conference), on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 9:30 p.m. ET on TNT.
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Before watching this matchup, here's our pick for which team will take home the victory in Tuesday's hockey action.
The Predators have gone 5-5-0 over the past 10 games, putting up 27 total goals (four power-play goals on 32 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 12.5%). They have allowed 31 goals to their opponents.
Avalanche vs. Predators Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projection model for this encounter predicts a final result of Avalanche 4, Predators 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-227)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Avalanche (-1.5)
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Avalanche Splits and Trends
- The Avalanche are 2-6-8 in overtime contests on their way to a 21-2-6 overall record.
- Colorado is 6-1-3 (15 points) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Avalanche recorded only one goal, they won.
- Colorado has finished 1-1-2 in the four games this season when it scored two goals (registering four points).
- The Avalanche have scored at least three goals in 24 games (19-1-4, 42 points).
- In the 10 games when Colorado has recorded a single power-play goal, it has an 8-0-2 record (18 points).
- In the 20 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Colorado is 15-1-4 (34 points).
- The Avalanche have been outshot by opponents six times, and went 5-1-0 (10 points).
Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators have a 3-4-7 record in overtime games this season and a 10-14-4 overall record.
- In the 11 games Nashville has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 14 points.
- This season the Predators registered just one goal in three games and they lost every time.
- Nashville has earned 11 points (4-4-3 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Predators have earned 13 points in their 12 games with at least three goals scored.
- This season, Nashville has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 10 games has a record of 3-6-1 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 3-6-1 (seven points).
- The Predators' opponents have had more shots in 17 games. The Predators went 6-8-3 in those matchups (15 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Avalanche Rank | Avalanche AVG | Predators AVG | Predators Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3.97 | Goals Scored | 2.61 | 29th |
| 1st | 2.17 | Goals Allowed | 3.57 | 31st |
| 1st | 34 | Shots | 27.5 | 17th |
| 10th | 26.6 | Shots Allowed | 27.9 | 18th |
| 23rd | 16% | Power Play % | 15.73% | 25th |
| 2nd | 86.9% | Penalty Kill % | 81.11% | 16th |
Avalanche vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: TNT
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- Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
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