Nashville vs Colorado: prediction for the NHL game
The Predators take on the Avalanche in the NHL on Friday. What to expect from this fixture? Our answer is in the prediction below.

Command Analysis

Nashville Predators

Nashville showed good results in five straight games at home. They lost only one game, to Tampa (2:3 OT) - at the end of the third period, the Predators allowed the Lightning to level and then conceded in overtime. After that loss, the Preds travelled to Detroit, where they got crushed by the Red Wings (0:3). They made 26 shots on target, but failed to find the back of the net.

Colorado Avalanche

Colorado lost their winning streak, too - they were defeated by Vancouver (3:4) at home. Goalie Fleury had a poor game and saved only 84% of the shots he faced. Despite that loss, the Avalanche remain in good team form. The are especially impressive on road trips - seven victories in nine games. Colorado lost away twice, to New Jersey (0:1) and the Islanders (4:5).
Trends
Ставка1st goal: Colorado
In 4 out of 6 head-to-head games, Colorado scored first.

Ставка3rd period: total over 1.5 goals
In 6 head-to-head games in a row, more than 1 goal was scored in the third period.

Tip and bets
Nashville will be looking to bounce back, but we are not convinced they will be able to overcome Colorado. The Preds had a slow start to the season and only started to gain momentum. Colorado are in better form and can eke out a win on a road trip.
Our prediction - Colorado to win
Both sides prefer open hockey and score a lot in their games. Most of the previous games between the clubs were high-scoring.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals