Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators 4/14/23 – The Colorado Avalanche will head on the road and face the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. Colorado currently owns an impressive record of 49-24-7 while Nashville stands at 41-31-8. Colorado defeated Vancouver three times this season and it appears they will repeat that success here as predicted by NHL betting lines.
Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators
Date & Time: Friday, April 14, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
Location: Bridgestone Arena Nashville, TN
TV: ESPN+
Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators 4/14/23 Betting Odds
Avalanche
Moneyline: -192
Puckline: -1.5 (+132)
Total: 5.5 over (-125)
Predators
Moneyline: +153
Puckline: +1.5 (-164)
Total: 5.5 under (+102)
Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators Analysis
Colorado Avalanche had an unsuccessful performance following their 2-1 loss against Edmonton Oilers their last time out on the ice, as evident by their offensive ineptitude during that defeat. Although Colorado scored on one out of 29 shots taken and had three opportunities on power play without success; Colorado amassed eight minutes in penalties as a result. The Colorado Avalanche have scored 266 goals so far this season while giving up 218. Their points percentage stands at 0.656 while they’ve amassed 254 power play chances and scored on 24.80% of them; during even strength play they have surrendered 167 goals while scoring on average of 203 per game. Colorado Avalanche have attempted 2,668 shots and achieved a shooting percentage of 10.0%. Opponents have taken 2,498 shots against them with Colorado saving percentage efficiency rating of 0.913. Additionally, opponents have made 243 power play attempts and scored 51 goals on those attempts against Colorado. Alexandar Georgiev will serve as goaltender in this game. Georgiev has seen action in 189 NHL games so far and holds a record of 96-64-17; he has started in 171 games. Georgiev has seen opponents score 494 goals against him over his career, equating to an average goals against rate of 2.80. Georgiev has faced 5,611 shots against him while making 5,117 saves in total.
Nashville Predators defeated Calgary Flames 2-2 in their previous contest, having six power play opportunities but failing to convert any. Out of 29 shots on goal taken, Nashville scored two goals – making for an exciting finish. Nashville Predators have put up 2,367 shots this season and have amassed a shot percentage of 9.13% while allowing their opponents 2,671 shots. Their penalty kill rate on opponents’ 270 power play attempts stands at 82.22%; their save percentage currently sits at 91.4%. Having earned 245 power play opportunities this season and recording 17.55% power play percentage advantage, Nashville have scored 173 goals at even strength 43 with power play advantage; allowed 229 goals and 181 goals at even strength and 48 shorthanded. So far this season the Nashville Predators have amassed 90 points with a points percentage of 0.563. Juuse Saros has earned himself an astounding save percentage of 0.919. He boasts 8,012 saves out of 8,714 shots taken, making up his impressive save % and posting an overall career mark of 146-95-27 after 285 contests as goaltender.
Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators Against the Spread
Over is 4-0 in Avalanche last 4 road games. Under is 9-1-1 in Avalanche last 11 Friday games. Over is 6-1 in Avalanche last 7 overall. Over is 6-1 in Avalanche last 7 vs. Western Conference. Over is 4-1 in Avalanche last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-0-1 in Predators last 5 overall. Under is 3-0-1 in Predators last 4 vs. Western Conference. Under is 5-0 in Predators last 5 vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Under is 5-1-1 in Predators last 7 vs. Central. Under is 4-1 in Predators last 5 Friday games.
Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators Free Pick
Colorado Avalanche are set for the postseason while the Nashville Predators will narrowly miss it. Colorado will look to close their season out strong as they look forward to postseason play; Colorado have won eight out of their last ten games while their offense has been dominant recently and should claim victory here according to NHL betting picks today.
Free Pick: Colorado Avalanche -1.5 (+132)
