The NHL action rolls into Ball Arena on Fri 6 Nov, 1:30 pm AEDT as the Colorado Avalanche square off with the Nashville Predators! This Western Conference matchup brings plenty of firepower to the ice. Colorado boasts a huge 4.13 goals per game this season, while Nashville comes in packing a lethal 30.61% power play.

If you are hunting for expert nhl predictions to break down this arvo clash, we have got you covered with the key numbers that jump off the page. Stat trends, puck line value, and totals are all on the menu.

Who Takes The Points at Ball Arena?

The Avalanche sit 10th overall on the ladder with a 9-6-1 record (19 points), averaging 4.13 goals for and 3.25 against per game. However, they are coming off a tough 2–7 loss against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wed 4 Nov. Nathan MacKinnon leads their attack with 9 goals and 18 assists, while Cale Makar has chipped in 4 goals and 14 assists.

The Predators hold a 6-4-5 record (17 points) and arrive full of confidence after a 4–1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wed 4 Nov. Filip Forsberg leads Nashville with 5 goals and 14 assists, backed up by Steven Stamkos with 8 goals and 8 assists. Nashville also defeated Colorado 6–2 in their last meeting back in October 2026.

The numbers say Nashville's special teams could make a massive impact here. Their power play sits at 30.61% while their penalty kill is firing at 89.36%, compared to Colorado's 76.6% penalty kill. Colorado enters as head-to-head home favourites on the board, but Nashville's form gives them plenty of punch.

Win (Inc. OT)
Odds correct as at . Odds can change.
Colorado Avalanche$1.40Our tipNashville Predators$2.80
Light tickOur tip: Nashville Predators. Coming off a convincing 4–1 win over Carolina and holding a superior 30.61% power play percentage, Nashville rates a real chance as an underdog.

Tipped at $2.60 · . Opinion, not a guarantee. Gamble responsibly — 18+.

Head-to-head context

Season and last-five scoring — context for the match-winner market.

4.05Season avg goals for3.05
3.1Season avg goals against2.63
55%Season win rate53%
4Last 5 avg goals for3.4
60%Last-five win rate100%
62.5%Points percentage65.8%
23.9%Power play26.6%
80.3%Penalty kill89.5%
88.7%Save percentage90.9%

Leading scorers

Season goals and assists.

Colorado Avalanche

PlayerG-A
Nathan MacKinnonC10G 20A
Martin NečasC10G 14A
Cale MakarD5G 18A

Nashville Predators

PlayerG-A
Filip ForsbergC7G 15A
Roman JosiD2G 20A
Steven StamkosC11G 9A

Puck Line Angle: Can Nashville Cover?

The puck line is set at -1.5 goals for Colorado, making Nashville +1.5 an enticing option. Over their last five overall starts, Nashville has logged an average score of 4.2 goals for and 3.0 against per game, maintaining a solid +1.2 average margin.

Colorado's last five overall games have seen them score 3.8 and concede 3.8 goals per match, including an average loss margin of 4.5 goals across their defeats. Given Nashville already defeated Colorado by four goals earlier this season, taking Nashville +1.5 with the start rates a real chance.

Puck Line
Odds correct as at . Odds can change.
Colorado Avalanche -1.5$2.10Our tipNashville Predators +1.5$1.70
Solid tickOur tip: Nashville Predators +1.5. Nashville won the previous head-to-head meeting 6–2 and boast an 89.36% penalty kill rate, making them attractive with a +1.5 goal start.

Tipped at $1.70 · . Opinion, not a guarantee. Gamble responsibly — 18+.

Line cover (form)

Cover rate applies this match's live spread to recent completed scores — not a season ATS record.

Colorado Avalanche-1.5last 5

Cover rate60%3/5
Avg margin (+0.8)avg 0.8vs 1.5
-3.26.2

Nashville Predators+1.5last 5

Cover rate100%5/5
60%Cover % (form)100%
H2H cover (Colorado Avalanche -1.5)0%0/1

Season goal difference per game, set against this match's puck line. The marker is the margin that covers.

Colorado Avalancheavg 0.9vs 1.5
-1.13
Nashville Predatorsavg 0.4vs -1.5
-1.13
0.9Goal diff / game0.4
0.2Expected goal diff / game-0.2
53.4%5-on-5 shot share45.7%

Total Goals: Over 6.5 Set To Fly?

The Total Goals line sits at 6.5 goals for this contest. Both teams possess plenty of offensive punch to push this game over the line. Colorado averages 4.13 goals per game across the season, while Nashville is averaging 4.2 goals scored per game over their last five outings.

In their previous head-to-head clash in October, the two teams combined for 8 total goals in Nashville's 6–2 victory. With Colorado's season defense letting in 3.25 goals per game and Nashville's save percentage sitting at 0.896, seeing at least seven goals in this matchup gets a big tick.

Total Goals
Odds correct as at . Odds can change.
Our tipOver 6.5$1.87Under 6.5$1.87
Big tickOur tip: Over 6.5. Colorado averages 4.13 goals per game this season and Nashville averaged 4.2 goals over their past five starts, while their last meeting produced 8 total goals.

Tipped at $1.90 · . Opinion, not a guarantee. Gamble responsibly — 18+.

Total goals

Combined score from recent completed games · marker shows live line 6.5.

Colorado Avalanche games (n=5)avg 7.2vs 6.5
0.512
Nashville Predators games (n=5)avg 4.6vs 6.5
0.512
H2H meetings (n=1)avg 8vs 6.5
0.512

Hit rate vs 6.5

Colorado Avalanchen=5
Over 80%Under 20%
Nashville Predatorsn=5
Over 0%Under 100%
H2Hn=1
Over 100%Under 0%
4Avg goals for (form)3.4

Season scoring rates per game. Marker is the live total of 6.5.

Both attacksavg 7.1vs 6.5
2.98.6
Colorado Avalanche attack vs Nashville Predators defenceavg 6.7vs 6.5
2.98.6
Nashville Predators attack vs Colorado Avalanche defenceavg 6.2vs 6.5
2.98.6
Expected goals combinedavg 4.4vs 6.5
2.98.6
30.4Shots for / game26
4.05Season goals for / game3.05

Same Game Multi Options

Looking to stack your picks? Same Game Multi options are available for Friday's game at Ball Arena.

Punters can look at featured combos such as Avalanche to win & Cale Makar to score a goal at 4.75, or Predators to win & Shane Wright to score a goal at 9. Another high-powered option features Predators to win, Over 6.5 goals, Nathan MacKinnon to score a goal & Steven Stamkos to score a goal at 17.