Nashville Predators vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/16

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The Nashville Predators travel to face the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena on Friday night. The game will be available on ESPN+ and starts at 9:00 PM. Nashville holds a record of 22-20-4 this season.

Colorado comes in with a strong 33-4-8 record. The Avalanche lead the Western Central Division. Both teams are looking to secure a win in this regular season matchup.

Predators vs Avalanche Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Nashville Predators vs. Colorado Avalanche
  • Venue: Ball Arena
  • Date: Friday, January 16, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Colorado Avalanche -307, Nashville Predators +250

Nashville Predators Team Preview

The Nashville Predators have seen mixed results in their recent games. They secured a close 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers on January 13, with Roman Josi scoring twice. However, they faced a tough 0-3 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on January 10, despite having 36 shots on goal.

Roman Josi has been a standout player for the Predators, contributing in crucial moments. In the victory against the Washington Capitals on January 11, he recorded one goal and two assists. Steven Stamkos also made an impact with a goal and an assist in the same game.

In goal, Juuse Saros has been the mainstay for Nashville, appearing in 36 games this season. He recorded 37 saves against Edmonton on January 6, despite the team losing 2-6. Saros has a total of 898 saves this season, showing his ability to handle pressure in the net.

Colorado Avalanche Team Preview

The Colorado Avalanche have shown strong performances in recent games. They had a big win against the Ottawa Senators, scoring 8 goals while allowing only 2. Nathan MacKinnon and Josh Manson led the team with multiple points in that game.

In the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Avalanche secured a solid 4-0 win. Brent Burns was a standout player, netting 2 goals. The team’s defense was effective, blocking 17 shots from the Blue Jackets.

Despite a narrow loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Avalanche had some bright spots. Martin Necas and Cale Makar each scored and assisted in the game. The team managed 34 shots on goal, showing they can create offensive chances.

BTB Betting Pick

The Colorado Avalanche are favored to win against the Nashville Predators with a moneyline of -307. The Predators have a moneyline of +250, making them the underdog. Given the Avalanche’s top-ranked goals and assists, they are projected to win with a score of 4-2.

The over/under for the game is set at 6.5, with the over at -105 and the under at -119. The projected score of 4-2 suggests a total of 6 goals. Considering this, the recommendation is to take the under, as both teams have solid defensive stats this season.