Nashville Predators defeat Colorado Avalanche 3-2: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · NHL · Nashville Predators 3, Colorado Avalanche 2
The Nashville Predators beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in overtime on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Ball Arena. The Nashville Predators covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 6.5, with 5 goals combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
Nashville Predators vs. Colorado Avalanche final score and game recap
The Nashville Predators led 2-1 after the first period. It was 2-2 after two periods. Neither team scored in the third period. It was tied 2-2 at the end of regulation. The Nashville Predators won it in overtime.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Justus Annunen (Nashville Predators): 30 saves on 32 shots.
- Ross Colton (Nashville Predators): 1 goal.
- Mackenzie Blackwood (Colorado Avalanche): 22 saves on 25 shots.
- Parker Kelly (Colorado Avalanche): 1 goal.
Who covered the spread in Nashville Predators vs. Colorado Avalanche?
The Nashville Predators covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs and won outright, by 1 goal.
The puck line opened and closed at Colorado Avalanche -1.5.
Did Nashville Predators vs. Colorado Avalanche go over or under the total?
The game went under: 5 goals combined against a closing total of 6.5, under by 1.5.
The total opened and closed at 6.5.
How did AiQ's Nashville Predators vs. Colorado Avalanche predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
- Moneyline: the Colorado Avalanche to win at -218, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
Nashville Predators vs. Colorado Avalanche game prop results: team totals and first period
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Nashville Predators team total 3.5: the under, paying -270, with 3 scored.
- Colorado Avalanche team total 3.5: the under, paying +116, with 2 scored.
- First-period total 1.5: the over, paying -166, with 3 goals scored.
- First-period moneyline: Nashville Predators won the first period, paying +148.
Nashville Predators vs. Colorado Avalanche odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Nashville Predators at +184 and the Colorado Avalanche at -225. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Colorado Avalanche a 66% favorite. The Nashville Predators won as the underdog at +184: $184 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Colorado Avalanche, the price before the game was -218: priced below fair (−2.5% value).
Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Nashville Predators 7-9 in the 2026-27 regular season (5-5 at home, 2-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 9 of 14 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 8 times. That made it three straight wins for the Nashville Predators.
This result left the Colorado Avalanche 9-8 in the 2026-27 regular season (6-3 at home, 3-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 8 of 15 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 11 times and under 4 times. That made it two straight losses for the Colorado Avalanche.
What's next for Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche?
Next for the Nashville Predators: the St. Louis Blues at home on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Next for the Colorado Avalanche: the Detroit Red Wings at home on Saturday, November 7, 2026.