Searching for best bets for the upcoming contest between the Colorado Avalanche and the Nashville Predators on Saturday at 9:00 PM ET? You’ve come to the right spot. In the piece 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, Colorado and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s total of 6 goals 20 times.
• 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 over/under for this contest.

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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 when it has played with moneyline odds of -168 or shorter (63.6% win percentage).
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Avalanche have a 62.7% chance to win.

Predators Moneyline: +142

• Nashville has played as the underdog on the moneyline 12 times this season, and won one game.
• The Predators have a single victory in matches with moneyline odds of +142 or longer (in three chances).
• Nashville has a 41.3% chance to win this game (implied from the 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%.
• With 18 goals and 25 assists, Mikko Rantanen is one of the most important contributors for Colorado with his 43 points (1.4 per game).
• On 92 shots (for nine goals) and 27 assists, Cale Makar has created 36 points this season.
• In 19 games played this season, Mackenzie Blackwood (6-9-3) has given up 53 goals.

Predators Points Leaders

• Nashville’s Roman Josi has totaled 16 assists and seven goals in 29 games, good for 23 points.
• 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 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 amassing 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)
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• Location: Denver, Colorado
• Venue: Ball Arena

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