Saturday’s NHL slate features a matchup between the Colorado Avalanche and the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena, with the puck dropping at 6:00 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to place a single bet or plan to put together a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and projections in the article below.

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Avalanche vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• This season, Colorado and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s total of 5.5 goals 33 times.
• In Nashville’s 54 games this season, 26 have finished with more goals than Saturday’s over/under of 5.5.
• The total for this game (5.5) is 0.4 less than the combined scoring averages for the Avalanche (3.25) and Predators (2.65).
• These two teams are allowing a combined 6.4 goals per game, 0.8 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Avalanche Moneyline: -133

• The Avalanche are 28-17 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• Colorado is 25-13 (victorious in 65.8% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -133 or shorter.
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Avalanche have an implied probability of 57.1% to win.

Predators Moneyline: +113

• In 19 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Nashville has pulled off the upset four times.
• The Predators have one victory in matches with moneyline odds of +113 or longer (in 10 chances).
• Nashville’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 46.9% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Colorado 4, Nashville 3

Avalanche Points Leaders

• With 21 goals and 66 assists this season, Nathan MacKinnon is one of Colorado’s top contributors (87 points).
• Martin Necas has 65 points (20 goals, 45 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• Colorado’s scoring effort is aided by Cale Makar’s 65 points. He’s contributed 41 assists.
• In the 41 games Mackenzie Blackwood has played this season, his save percentage is .915, the eighth-best in the league.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg is a top offensive contributor for his team with 53 points (one per game). He has scored 21 goals and 32 assists in 54 games (playing 18:45 per game).
• Jonathan Marchessault has made a major impact for Nashville this season with 45 points, thanks to 17 goals and 28 assists.
• Nashville’s Roman Josi has 37 points (nine goals, 28 assists) this season.
• Juuse Saros has an .898 save percentage (41st in the league), with 1017 total saves, while conceding 116 goals (3.0 goals against average). He has put together an 11-23-6 record between the posts for Nashville this season.

Avalanche’s Schedule

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Predators’ Schedule

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Colorado vs. Nashville Game Info

• Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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