Colorado vs Nashville Prediction 17 January 2026
📢How will the teams use shifts to maintain a high pace of play? Rotations play an important role in hockey, and their proper use will bring the teams Colorado Avalanche and Nashville Predators closer to victory in the match, which will take place on 17 January at 02:00 as part of the "NHL" tournament. The bookmakers have set the following odds for the teams to win - and , with the team Colorado Avalanche being the favorite.
Head-to-Head
📊Review of the statistics of official matches between the teams Colorado Avalanche and Nashville Predators:
- played 58 matches;
- at home ice 27 wins (including extra time), away - 30;
- scored goals: 185 against 189;
- average total of the 1st period - 1.86, 2nd - 2.17, 3rd - 2.29;
- average total of the match - 6.29.
The last time the sides met was on 14 December 2025 at the arena of the team Colorado Avalanche - the match score was 4:2.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Colorado Avalanche Team Overview
The Avalanche hold a commanding lead at the top of the standings, thanks to their impressive form and scoring prowess. Over their last five games, they've secured three victories. Their average scoring rate for the season is an impressive 4.04 goals per game, with this figure rising to 4.59 goals per game on home ice. Their strengths lie in a solid defense and a powerful offense, particularly when playing at home.
However, their weakness is the inconsistency in recent games, where defeats can alternate with wins. Notably, the team consistently wins the first periods when playing at home.
Match Results: Colorado Avalanche
Nashville Predators Team Overview
Nashville sit in tenth place, fighting for a playoff spot. The team has been delivering rather average performances: six wins against four losses in their last ten games, with an average scoring rate of 2.8 goals per match. Their away form leaves much to be desired, suffering two defeats in their last three road games.
Their encounters with Colorado have also been disappointing: the last victory came back in 2022, and even that was in a shootout. We believe that the home side will come out on top once again.
Match Results: Nashville Predators
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 58;
- First period wins at home for the hosts - 11; for the visitors - 9;
- Average total in the first period: 1.86;
- Today's home team averages 1.05 goals in the first period, while the visitors average 0.81.
First Period Stats: Colorado Avalanche (home) vs Nashville Predators (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 20;
- Number of wins: 14 (63.64%) vs 3 (15%);
- Number of losses: 3 (13.64%) vs 11 (55%);
- Number of draws: 5 (22.73%) vs 6 (30%).
- Average goals scored: 1.55 vs 0.65;
- Average goals conceded: 0.73 vs 1.35.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 5 vs 1;
- Number of losses: 3 vs 3;
- Number of draws: 2 vs 6;
- Average total in the first period: 1.7 (scored - 1.2, conceded - 0.5) vs 2.2 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 1.3).
- Under 2.5 goals in the 1st period in last 5 Nashville Predators games (NHL).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 58;
- Number of wins for the home team - 27, for the away team - 30.
- Colorado Avalanche have won (in regular time) in 17 of last 18 home games (NHL).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total goals per match for the home team - 3.19, for the away team - 3.26;
- average total goals in H2H - 6.29;
- both teams scored in the 1st period - 26 once;
- both teams scored in the 2nd period - 32 once;
- both teams scored in the 3rd period - 28 once.
Statistics: Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators
- average total in the tournament: 6.09 vs 5.85;
- average total goals scored: 4.04 vs 2.8;
- average total goals conceded: 2.29 vs 3.28;
- Colorado Avalanche: average total at home in the tournament - 4.59;
- Nashville Predators: average total away in the tournament - 2.95;
- last 10 matches (average total goals scored): 4.1 (home - 4.5) vs 2.6 (away - 2.83).
- Under 7.5 goals in 12 of last 13 Colorado Avalanche games against Nashville Predators (NHL).
- Under 7.5 goals in 7 of last 8 Colorado Avalanche home games (NHL).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams have their strengths: Colorado boasts a powerful offense and home stability. Nashville, on the other hand, fights till the end and knows how to score crucial goals even on the road. However, it's important to consider Colorado's dominant home form and their winning streak over Nashville in head-to-head matchups. We suggest betting on a home victory in regulation time for this match.
Betting Tips: Colorado Avalanche - Nashville Predators
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