On Saturday, February 22 at 6:00 PM ET, the Colorado Avalanche are set to match up with the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this matchup, read on.

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Avalanche vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• Colorado and its opponent have combined for more than Saturday’s total of 5.5 goals 33 times this season.
• 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 conceding 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 have been victorious in 28 of their 45 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (62.2%).
• Colorado is 25-13 when it has played with moneyline odds of -133 or shorter (65.8% win percentage).
• Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Avalanche’s implied win probability is 57.1%.

Predators Moneyline: +113

• Nashville has four wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 19 times).
• The Predators have one victory in matches with moneyline odds of +113 or longer (in 10 chances).
• Nashville’s implied probability to win this game is 46.9% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Colorado 4, Nashville 3

Avalanche Points Leaders

• Nathan MacKinnon is one of Colorado’s leading contributors this season with 87 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 9.3%.
• Having scored 20 goals and adding 45 assists, Martin Necas is a top contributor for Colorado through 57 games.
• On 175 shots (for 22 goals) and 41 assists, Cale Makar has contributed 63 points this season.
• In 41 games played this season, Mackenzie Blackwood (20-15-5) has allowed 98 goals.

Predators Points Leaders

• Nashville’s Filip Forsberg has totaled 32 assists and 21 goals in 54 games, good for 53 points.
• Jonathan Marchessault is a top contributor for Nashville, with 45 total points this season. He has netted 17 goals and provided 28 assists in 54 contests.
• Nashville’s Roman Josi has 37 points (nine goals, 28 assists) this season.
• Juuse Saros has a record of 11-23-6 in 41 games this season, conceding 116 goals (3.0 goals against average) with 1017 saves and an .898 save percentage, 41st in the league.

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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