Saturday’s game that pits the Colorado Avalanche against the Nashville Predators, which begins at 9:00 PM ET, features plenty of betting possibilities. Below, we go over the best bets for this matchup, so take a peek before placing 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)

• Colorado and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s over/under (6 goals) 20 times this season.
• In Nashville’s 30 games this season, 11 have finished with more goals than Saturday’s total of 6.
• These two teams combine for 5.5 goals per game, 0.47000000000000064 less than the over/under set for this contest.
• These two teams are conceding a combined 6.6 goals per game, 0.6 more than this contest’s over/under.

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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 (winning 63.6% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -168 or shorter.
• The Avalanche’s implied moneyline win probability is 62.7% in this game.

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 won a single game with moneyline odds of +142 or longer (in three such games).
• Nashville’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 41.3% to win this contest.

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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, recording 47 points in 31 games.
• Mikko Rantanen has 43 points (18 goals, 25 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• Colorado’s offensive effort is aided by Cale Makar’s 43 points. He’s contributed 27 assists.
• 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 is a key offensive option for Nashville, with 23 points this season. He has put up seven goals and 16 assists in 29 games.
• Filip Forsberg is pivotal for Nashville’s attack with 19 total points (0.6 per game), including nine goals and 10 assists through 30 games.
• 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 given up 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)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Denver, Colorado
• Venue: Ball Arena

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