COL Avalanche vs FLA Panthers Prediction: expect a productive game

Prediction for the NHL match which will take place on January 7. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Colorado got off to a poor start, but then managed to get on a winning track. The Avalanche have gotten back on track and have been winning a lot, with a streak of six straight wins prior to last night's game. However, that streak was snapped the day before, and even more so in Denver, when the Avalanche lost to Montreal in a shootout (1:2). At the same time, the standings are still not the coolest, and in the overall Western Conference table, Colorado is currently in seventh place with 49 points.

As for Florida, it has been having problems lately. The Panthers are not particularly stable, in the same 11 meetings they have only six wins. This is clearly not the result expected by fans, who are clearly hungry for a second straight Stanley Cup. In 2025, the Panthers first lost to Carolina 1:3, and then managed to beat Pittsburgh in a shootout (3:2). So with 50 points, Florida is fifth in the Eastern Conference standings and needs to improve to get back on top.

In the upcoming battle, we will not risk getting into the outcomes. So, Colorado and Florida have excellent chances to win here, and it's very hard to pick anyone. It's better to note that both teams have great offensive performers, and on the season they are total over - in games with the participation of the Avalanche an average of 6.6 pucks are scored, and with the participation of the Panthers 6.3. In addition, they've combined for 11 pucks in faceoffs this season. Right now, we think they can break the regular six-goal bar. We suggest not to make anything up, betting on the total over (5.5).