The game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Nashville Predators at 9:00 PM ET on Saturday has a variety of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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Avalanche vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• Colorado and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) 20 times this season.
• This season, 11 of Nashville’s games have featured more than 6 goals.
• The Avalanche score 3.26 goals per game, compared to the Predators’ average of 2.27, adding up to 0.5 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 6.
• These two teams are conceding a combined 6.6 goals per game, 0.6 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Avalanche Moneyline: -168

• The Avalanche have won 66.7% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (14-7).
• Colorado is 7-4 (winning 63.6% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -168 or shorter.
• The Avalanche have a 62.7% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Predators Moneyline: +142

• Nashville has pulled off an upset victory once when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 12 games as the underdog).
• When the Predators’ moneyline odds are +142 or longer, they have won a single game out of three opportunities.
• Nashville’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 41.3% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Colorado 4, Nashville 2

Avalanche Points Leaders

• One of Colorado’s top offensive players this season is Nathan MacKinnon, who has recorded 47 points in 31 games.
• Mikko Rantanen has 18 goals and 25 assists for Colorado to compile 43 total points (1.4 per game).
• On 92 shots (for nine goals) and 27 assists, Cale Makar has recorded 36 points this season.
• In 19 games played this season, Mackenzie Blackwood (6-9-3) has allowed 53 goals.

Predators Points Leaders

• Roman Josi has scored seven goals (0.2 per game) and dished out 16 assists (0.5 per game), averaging 2.9 shots per game and shooting 8.1%. That makes him among the leaders for Nashville with 23 total points (0.8 per game).
• Filip Forsberg’s 19 points this season, including nine goals and 10 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Nashville.
• Ryan O’Reilly has scored seven goals and contributed 10 assists for Nashville, giving him a point total of 17.
• Juuse Saros has a 6-13-5 record this season, with a .908 save percentage (20th in the league). In 24 games, he has 629 saves, and has given up 64 goals (2.7 goals against average).

Avalanche’s Schedule

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Predators’ Schedule

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Colorado vs. Nashville Game Info

• Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Denver, Colorado
• Venue: Ball Arena

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