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NHL SPEC 2026-01-16 · Evening Edition LOSS

Predators vs. Avalanche

Avalanche -1.5
52%
Entry Price
$64K
Volume
9:00 PM ET
Game Time (ET)
-0.53u
P&L

ANALYSIS

We are backing Colorado to maintain their home dominance, where they remain unbeaten in regulation (19-0-3) and boast the NHL’s top-ranked offense (4.02 G/G) led by league goal-leader Nathan MacKinnon. The return of standout goalie Mackenzie Blackwood (13-1-1) from IR provides a significant advantage over a Predators squad missing key winger Jonathan Marchessault (IR) and ranking 29th in overall league efficiency (SRS). With the Avalanche already holding a 2-0-1 season series lead and featuring the league's stingiest defense, they are well-positioned to exploit Nashville's high-danger vulnerabilities for a multi-goal victory.
Key Data
PP Success: 31.5%, xGF/60: Top 3, HDCA: 29th

OUTCOME

Predators 7 - Avalanche 3
The Avalanche utilized their superior speed to draw three power plays in the first two periods. Nashville's defensive structure collapsed while shorthanded, giving up two PPGs. Forced to pull their goalie early to chase a two-goal deficit, Nashville conceded an empty-netter, comfortably covering the -1.5 spread.

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