The Colorado Avalanche (21-2-6, first in the Western Conference) square off against an opponent at the opposite end of the standings, the Nashville Predators (10-14-4, 16th in the Western Conference), on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 9:30 p.m. ET on TNT.

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As hockey action continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which squad we predict will pick up the victory in Tuesday's game.

The Predators have gone 5-5-0 in the last 10 games, totaling 27 total goals (four power-play goals on 32 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 12.5%). They have given up 31 goals to their opponents.

Avalanche vs. Predators Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this contest calls for a final result of Avalanche 4, Predators 2.

Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-239)
Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Avalanche (-1.5)

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Avalanche Splits and Trends

The Avalanche have finished 2-6-8 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall record of 21-2-6.
Colorado has 15 points (6-1-3) in the 10 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the one game this season the Avalanche scored only one goal, they won.
Colorado has finished 1-1-2 in the four games this season when it scored two goals (registering four points).
The Avalanche have scored at least three goals 24 times, and are 19-1-4 in those games (to register 42 points).
In the 10 games when Colorado has scored a lone power-play goal, it registered 18 points after finishing 8-0-2.
When it has outshot its opponent, Colorado is 15-1-4 (34 points).
The Avalanche's opponents have had more shots in six games. The Avalanche finished 5-1-0 in those contests (10 points).

Predators Splits and Trends

The Predators have a 10-14-4 record this season and are 3-4-7 in contests that have required overtime.
Nashville has earned 14 points (5-2-4) in its 11 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Predators recorded only one goal in three games and they lost every time.
When Nashville has scored two goals this season, they've earned 11 points (4-4-3 record).
The Predators have scored at least three goals 12 times, earning 13 points from those matchups (6-5-1).
This season, Nashville has recorded a lone power-play goal in 10 games has a record of 3-6-1 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 3-6-1 (seven points).
The Predators have been outshot by opponents in 17 games, going 6-8-3 to record 15 points.

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