Colorado Avalanche vs. Nashville Predators Prediction, Preview, and Odds

Colorado Avalanche and Nashville Predators are both looking to improve their records. The Avalanche are fourth in the Central Division and have won three straight games. Nashville is 14th in Central and has won back-to-back games to make up ground.

Avalanche have been having a great season but hope the offense can improve. Mikko Rantanen and Artturi Lehkonen have combined for 31 goals and 31 assists. Cale Makar and Devon Toews have added nine goals. Erik Johnson and Josh Manson have a good defensive partnership. Alexandar Georgiev has been great in the net with a 2.39 goals-against average on 693 shots.

Predators are having a bad season with their offense scoring only 2.52 goals per game. Filip Forsberg, Matt Duchene, and Mikael Granlund have combined for 20 goals and 48 assists. Roman Josi has added seven goals, 18 assists but the rest of the offense has struggled. The defense has also struggled, allowing 3.03 goals a game, but goalkeeper Juuse Saros has been a bright spot.

Colorado Avalanche are on a three-game winning streak. Nashville Predators have won back-to-back games. The Avalanche should find the back of the net and limit the Predators' offense. Avalanche money line is as road favorites. Predators are the second-worst team in the league in terms of goals scored per game.

Colorado Avalanche and Nashville Predators are playing a game that should be low-scoring. The Predators' defense is going to limit the Avalanche's offense. The Avalanche have only allowed two goals in the last three games. Nashville's defense force turnovers and limit shots on the net.

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