Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or have your eyes set on building a parlay, Saturday’s game at 9:00 PM ET between the Colorado Avalanche and the Nashville Predators features a variety of betting options. Prior to the puck dropping, take a look at our best bets for this game.

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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, Colorado games have gone over this one’s 6-goal total 20 times.
• A total of 11 of Nashville’s games have finished with more than 6 goals this season.
• The total for this game (6) is 0.5 more than the combined scoring averages for the Avalanche (3.26) and the Predators (2.27).
• 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 won 66.7% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (14-7).
• Colorado is 7-4 (victorious in 63.6% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -168 or shorter.
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Avalanche’s implied win probability is 62.7%.

Predators Moneyline: +142

• Nashville has played as the underdog on the moneyline 12 times this season, and won once.
• When the Predators’ moneyline odds are +142 or longer, they have won a single game out of three opportunities.
• Nashville has a 41.3% chance to win this game (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Colorado 4, Nashville 2

Avalanche Points Leaders

• Nathan MacKinnon is one of Colorado’s top contributors this season with 47 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 9%.
• Having scored 18 goals and adding 25 assists, Mikko Rantanen is a strong contributor for Colorado through 31 games.
• With 36 points through 31 games (nine goals and 27 assists), Cale Makar has been an important part of Colorado’s offensive attack this season.
• In the 19 games Mackenzie Blackwood has played this season, his save percentage is .908, 20th in the league.

Predators Points Leaders

• Roman Josi’s seven goals and 16 assists in 29 matchups give him 23 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• 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.
• Juuse Saros’ record stands at 6-13-5 on the season, allowing 64 goals (2.7 goals against average) and compiling 629 saves 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)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Denver, Colorado
• Venue: Ball Arena

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