Looking for best bets for the upcoming game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Nashville Predators on Saturday at 9:00 PM ET? You’ve come to the right place. In the article below, we offer our picks and predictions to help you make wise betting decisions for this matchup.

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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.
• In Nashville’s 30 games this season, 11 have finished with more goals than Saturday’s over/under of 6.
• 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.
• This game’s over/under is 0.6 less than the 6.6 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Avalanche Moneyline: -168

• The Avalanche are 14-7 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• Colorado is 7-4 (winning 63.6% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -168 or shorter.
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Avalanche have an implied probability of 62.7% to win.

Predators Moneyline: +142

• Nashville has secured an upset victory once when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 12 games as the underdog).
• The Predators have a single victory in matches with moneyline odds of +142 or longer (in three chances).
• Nashville’s implied probability to win this matchup is 41.3% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Colorado 4, Nashville 2

Avalanche Points Leaders

• Nathan MacKinnon has been imperative to Colorado’s offense this season, registering 47 points in 31 games.
• With 18 goals and 25 assists, Mikko Rantanen is one of the top contributors for Colorado with his 43 points (1.4 per game).
• With 36 points through 31 games (nine goals and 27 assists), Cale Makar has been an important part of Colorado’s offensive efforts this season.
• As Colorado’s top goalie, Mackenzie Blackwood has recorded 6 wins and 9 losses this season while giving up 53 goals with 526 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

• Roman Josi’s seven goals and 16 assists in 29 games give him 23 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Nashville’s Filip Forsberg has racked up 19 total points (0.6 per game), with nine goals and 10 assists.
• Ryan O’Reilly has seven goals and 10 assists for Colorado.
• 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 conceded 64 goals (2.7 goals against average).

Avalanche’s 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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