Saturday’s game that pits the Colorado Avalanche against the Nashville Predators, which starts at 9:00 PM ET, features plenty of betting possibilities. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a peek before making any wagers.

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Avalanche vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• This season, 20 of Colorado’s 31 games have gone over Saturday’s total of 6 goals.
• 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 over/under of 6.
• The 6.6 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.6 more than the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Avalanche Moneyline: -168

• The Avalanche have been victorious in 14 of their 21 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (66.7%).
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -168 or shorter, Colorado has put together a 7-4 record (winning 63.6% of its games).
• Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Avalanche’s implied win probability is 62.7%.

Predators Moneyline: +142

• In 12 games as the moneyline underdog, Nashville has pulled off the upset one time.
• When the Predators’ moneyline odds are +142 or longer, they have won a single game in three opportunities.
• Nashville’s implied probability to win this game is 41.3% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Colorado 4, Nashville 2

Avalanche Points Leaders

• A leading offensive player this season for Colorado, Nathan MacKinnon has put up 47 points.
• With 18 goals and 25 assists, Mikko Rantanen is one of the top contributors for Colorado with his 43 points (1.4 per game).
• Colorado’s offensive effort is aided by Cale Makar’s 43 points. He’s contributed 27 assists.
• In 19 games played this season, Mackenzie Blackwood (6-9-3) has given up 53 goals.

Predators Points Leaders

• Roman Josi has totaled seven goals (0.2 per game) and collected 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 seven goals and 10 assists, for a season point total of 17.
• Nashville’s Juuse Saros is 6-13-5 this season, collecting 629 saves and giving up 64 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .908 save percentage (20th in the league).

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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