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Panthers vs Hurricanes; NHL predictions

NHL Predictions: Jan. 16 Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes

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Nashville Predators vs Colorado Avalanche

Head-to-Head: Predators 1-2 Avalanche

How to Watch:

US TV: Fan Duel Sports South: Altitude; KTVD; ESPN+

Canada TV: SN360; TVA Sports

Time:  9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Our third and final game of NHL predictions is the final encounter of the season between the Nashville Predators and the Colorado Avalanche. Nashville is slated to give Juuse Saros the start in goal for this game. The Predators are 6-4 in their previous 10 games, including three wins in their last four games. Ryan O’Reilly leads the club in assists (26) and points (39) for the Predators.

Mackenzie Blackwood is the probable starter for the Avalanche, who are 7-2-1 in their last 10 games. However, Colorado is coming off an overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs last time out. The Avs have only lost four times in regulation this season. Nathan MacKinnon is putting up Hart Trophy numbers with 36 goals, 45 assists, and 81 points.

Nashville has forced its way back into the wild card conversation. However, Colorado should record the win.

Prediction: Avalanche win 4-2.

Prop Bets of the Night

We round out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let’s go back to our featured game for our preferred props. The over/under for the Panthers versus the Hurricanes is 6.5, and we like the under in this game.

As for individual props, take Seth Jarvis to score a goal for Carolina. On the Florida side of things, go with Anton Lundell to get an assist.

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About Dan Mount, Editor

Longtime sportswriter for the Watertown Daily Times. I have covered minor league and NCAA hockey in women's Division I and men's Division III. Also produce the nationally-syndicated Spadora on Sports radio show.