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

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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 over/under of 6 goals.
• This season, 11 of Nashville’s games have featured more than 6 goals.
• 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 conceding on average are 0.6 more than the total for this contest.

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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 when it has played with moneyline odds of -168 or shorter (63.6% win percentage).
• Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Avalanche’s implied win probability is 62.7%.

Predators Moneyline: +142

• In 12 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Nashville has achieved the upset one time.
• 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

• A productive offensive player this season for Colorado, Nathan MacKinnon has put up 47 points.
• Mikko Rantanen is another of Colorado’s top contributors currently with 43 total points (18 goals and 25 assists) to his name.
• Cale Makar has created 36 points for Colorado in 31 games this season, netting a goal on 9.8% of his shots and putting up nine goals and 27 assists.
• Across 19 games played, Mackenzie Blackwood has a goaltending record of 6-9-3. During those games, he’s allowed 53 goals while recording 526 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

• Roman Josi is a top offensive contributor for his club with 23 points (0.8 per game). He has scored seven goals and 16 assists in 29 games (playing 24:08 per game).
• Nashville’s Filip Forsberg has racked up 19 total points (0.6 per game), with nine goals and 10 assists.
• Ryan O’Reilly has scored seven goals and contributed 10 assists for Nashville, giving him a point total of 17.
• Juuse Saros has a record of 6-13-5 in 24 games this season, conceding 64 goals (2.7 goals against average) with 629 saves and 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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