Avalanche vs. Predators NHL Predictions, Picks and Odds - Nov. 5

The Colorado Avalanche and Nashville Predators are coming off a loss and a win, respectively, heading into their matchup at Ball Arena on Thursday at 9:30 p.m. ET. Avalanche (-218) versus Predators (+180) has a clear favorite, according to the moneyline odds.

Colorado's most recent game was a 7-2 road loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Nov. 3. The Avalanche were led by Nathan MacKinnon (two assists) and Cale Makar (one goal and one assist).

Nashville won its most recent game 4-1 at home over the Carolina Hurricanes on Nov. 3. Three Predators skaters recorded two points each in that matchup, including Ross Colton (one goal and one assist) and Roman Josi (one goal and one assist).

As hockey action continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which squad we project to pick up the victory in Thursday's game.

Avalanche vs. Predators Predictions & Pick

For insights on the upcoming game between the Colorado Avalanche and Nashville Predators, computer-calculated moneyline, over/under, and score predictions are below, per Dunkel Index.

• Prediction: Predators 4 - Avalanche 3
• Pick OU: Over 6.5 (Dunkel projecting 7 goals)
  

Pick with the best in the business! Get free picks for every game, every week at the Dunkel Index.

Avalanche vs. Predators Moneylines

Take a look below at the most up-to-date moneylines for the Avalanche-Predators matchup.

• Favorite: Avalanche (-218)
• Underdog: Predators (+180)

Avalanche Betting Insights

• The Avalanche are 8-6 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• Colorado is 4-3 (winning 57.1% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -218 or shorter.
• The Avalanche have a 68.6% chance (based on the moneyline's implied probability) to win this matchup.
• Colorado and its opponent have gone over 6.5 combined goals in 12 of 16 games this season.

Predators Betting Insights

• The Predators have won six, or 46.2%, of the 13 games they have played as an underdog this season.
• Nashville has played as an underdog of +180 or more once this season and won that game.
• The Predators have a 35.7% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
• Nashville has played eight games this season that ended with over 6.5 goals.

Avalanche Key Stats

• Colorado leads the NHL with 66 total goals (4.1 per game).
• The Avalanche have conceded 52 total goals (3.2 per game), ranking 21st in NHL play in goals against.
• It has the league's fifth-best goal differential at +14.
• The 11 power-play goals the Avalanche have scored this season (on 52 power-play chances) rank 13th in the NHL.
• Colorado has the league's 18th-ranked power-play conversion rate (21.15%).
• Colorado has the league's 17th-ranked penalty-kill percentage (76.6%).
• Colorado wins 48.4% of its faceoffs (23rd in NHL).
• The Avalanche connect on 13.5% of their shots (fifth in the league).

Predators Key Stats

• With 45 goals (three per game), Nashville has the league's 21st-ranked offense.
• The Predators' total of 45 goals conceded (three per game) is ninth in the league.
• Its 0 goal differential ranks 17th in the league.
• With 15 power-play goals (on 49 chances), the Predators are fifth-best in the NHL.
• Nashville's power-play percentage (30.61) ranks the team fourth in the league.
• This season, the Predators have two shorthanded goals (fifth in NHL).
• Nashville's has the third-best penalty-kill percentage (89.36%).
• At 50.9%, Nashville has the NHL's 12th-ranked faceoff win percentage.
• The Predators' 11.6% shooting percentage is 15th in the league.