Colorado has been powering past opponents all year, though that hasn’t prevented a run of tighter, lower-scoring matchups.
With seven of the last nine going Under, I’m backing that trend again in tonight’s Avalanche vs. Predators predictions.
Let’s break down my NHL picks for Tuesday. December 9.
Avalanche vs Predators prediction
Avalanche vs Predators Best bet: Under 6.5 (-135)
The Colorado Avalanche are known for their speed, skill, and ability to fill the net, but their play without the puck is also top-tier.
They have allowed just over 26 shots on goal per game this season and have kept the puck out better than anybody, conceding just 2.17 goals per game.
Excluding the shootout, they have held opponents to two goals or fewer in seven of their past eight games.
The Avalanche are playing their fourth road game in six nights, so they may not have the juice to play a high-event, run-and-gun style.
They’re more likely to rely on structure and the goaltending of Scott Wedgewood, who owns a .925 save percentage on the season.
Conversely, the Nashville Predators have defended a lot better of late. At 5-on-5, they rank Top-10 in shot suppression and expected goals against over their past 10 games.
These two teams did meet during this run of improved defensive play for the Predators. That contest featured just three goals, two of which came with the net empty.
Expect another relatively low-scoring game featuring the Avalanche, who’ve quietly played to the Under in seven of their last nine.
Avalanche vs Predators same-game parlay
Brent Burns has always generated shots at a high clip from the backend. Even on the wrong side of 40, that has continued this season. Burns has taken multiple shots in 21 of 29 games and registered three against the Predators last month.
Roman Josi consistently produces ceiling games against the Avalanche. He has averaged 3.4 shots on goal and gone Over in eight of the last 10, including a four-shot effort this season.
Avalanche vs Predators SGP
- Under 6
- Brent Burns Over 1.5 shots
- Roman Josi Over 2.5 shots
Avalanche vs Predators odds
- Moneyline: Avalanche -225 | Predators +185
- Puck Line: Avalanche -1.5 (+110) | Predators +1.5 (-135)
- Over/Under: Over 6.5 (+115) | Under 6.5 (-135)
Avalanche vs Predators trend
The Colorado Avalanche have hit the Game Total Under in 49 of their last 89 games (+9.90 Units / 10% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Avalanche vs. Predators.
How to watch Avalanche vs Predators
| Location | Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN |
| Date | Tuesday, December 9, 2025 |
| Puck drop | 9:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | TNT |
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