Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Predators vs. Avalanche NHL Odds
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(56-18-7) Nashville Predators vs. Colorado Avalanche (52-22-7)
Date: Tuesday, May 3rd
Time: 9:37 PM ET
Venue: Pepsi Center
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Predators +265 Avalanche -340(Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Nashville +1.5 +110/ Avalanche -1.5 -130
NHL Betting Total: O/U 6.5
The Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche face off on Tuesday in an NHL playoff game at the Pepsi Center. When these two teams faced off on April 28th it was the Predators that won 5-4 in a shootout.
Nashville Predators
Nashville comes into this game with a 45-29-7 record overall and they have picked up 97 points,. They currently sit in 4th place in the division and this is a tough first-round matchup for the Predators. The last game for the Predators was a 5-4 defeat at the hands of the Arizona Coyotes.
The Predators have scored 262 goals while their defense has given up 247 goals. Nashville is ranked 12th in the league while their defense is ranked 16th. In this game the defense is going to need be better.
Roman Josi has been the top player for Nashville scoring 23 goals and adding 73 assists for 96 points. Matt Duchene is also having a big season scoring 43 goals and adding another 43 assists for 86 points.
Colorado Avalanche
On the other side of this matchup is the Colorado Avalanche who sits with a 56-18-7 record overall for 119 points. They currently sit in the first place in the Central and they have dreams of winning the Stanley Cup.
The Avalanche have scored 311 goals while giving up 230 goals per game. The Avs offense is ranked 2nd while their defense is ranked 7th. All the talk is about the offense, but the defense has been good too.
Mikko Rantanen has been the top player for Colorado scoring 36 goals and adding 56 assists for 92 points. Nathan MacKinnon is also having a big season scoring 32 goals and adding 56 assists.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Avalanche are 5-0 in their last 5 playoff games as a favorite of -201 or greater.
- Avalanche are 4-0 in their last 4 Tuesday games.
- Avalanche are 8-1 in their last 9 Conference Quarterfinals games.
- Predators are 1-5 in their last 6 playoff games as an underdog of +201 or greater.
- Avalanche are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Predators are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Free Nashville Predators vs. Colorado Avalanche NHL Prediction
The Predators kept the last game close against Colorado, but it’s going to be a little different in this game. Look for Colorado to score six or seven goals, and that will be the difference as the Avs get the job done. Back Colorado on the puck line.
4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Colorado -1.5
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