Avalanche vs. Capitals Prediction & Picks - Jan. 19

The Colorado Avalanche (33-5-8) host the Washington Capitals (24-19-6) at Ball Arena on Monday, Jan. 19 at 4 p.m. ET on TNT, with each team back in action after a loss. The Avalanche are coming off a 7-3 defeat to the Nashville Predators, while the Capitals were beaten by the Florida Panthers 5-2 in their most recent game.

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Before watching this matchup, here's a glimpse at which team we predict will come out on top in Monday's action on the ice.

Over the last 10 contests, the Capitals have put up a record of 4-5-1. They have totaled 33 goals, while allowing their opponents to score 28. They have gone on the power play 28 times during that span, and have capitalized with five goals (17.9% of opportunities).

Avalanche vs. Capitals Predictions for Monday

Our computer model for this encounter expects a final tally of Avalanche 4, Capitals 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-200)
• Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Avalanche (-1.5)

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Avalanche Splits and Trends

• The Avalanche have gone 3-8-11 in overtime games to contribute to an overall record of 33-5-8.
• Colorado is 8-2-4 (20 points) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
• The three times this season the Avalanche finished a game with only one goal, they went 2-1-0 (four points).
• Colorado has scored exactly two goals in five games this season (1-2-2 record, four points).
• The Avalanche have scored at least three goals 38 times, and are 30-2-6 in those games (to register 66 points).
• In the 14 games when Colorado has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 10-0-4 record (24 points).
• In the 36 games when it outshot its opponent, Colorado is 26-4-6 (58 points).
• The Avalanche's opponents have had more shots in seven games. The Avalanche finished 6-1-0 in those matchups (12 points).

Capitals Splits and Trends

• The Capitals have a record of 24-19-6 this season and are 3-6-9 in overtime contests.
• Washington has earned 13 points (6-6-1) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Capitals registered just one goal in six games and they've earned two points (1-5-0) in those contests.
• When Washington has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned eight points (2-5-4 record).
• The Capitals have scored three or more goals in 30 games, earning 44 points from those contests.
• This season, Washington has recorded a lone power-play goal in 16 games has a record of 10-6-0 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Washington is 12-8-3 (27 points).
• The Capitals have been outshot by opponents 21 times this season, and earned 22 points in those games.

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Avalanche vs. Capitals Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Monday, January 19, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: TNT
• Live Stream: Watch this match on HBO Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado

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