For the upcoming battle between the Nashville Predators and the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET, we have highlighted the best bets to think about, along with our picks and predictions, in the piece below.

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Predators vs. Avalanche Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.8 goals)

• Nashville and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6.5 goals) four times this season.
• This season, eight of Colorado’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
• The Predators score 2.4 goals per game, compared to the Avalanche’s average of 3.45, adding up to 0.7 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 6.5.
• These two teams are allowing a combined 7.8 goals per game, 1.3 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -128

• In the seven times this season the Predators have been a moneyline favorite, they have finished 3-4 in those games.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -128 or shorter, Nashville has compiled a 3-4 record (winning 42.9% of its games).
• The Predators’ implied moneyline win probability is 56.1% in this game.

Avalanche Moneyline: +108

• Colorado is aiming for its first win as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in two opportunities).
• The Avalanche have moneyline odds of +108 or longer for the first time.
• Colorado has a 48.1% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Colorado 3

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg has been critical to Nashville’s offense this season, recording nine points in 10 games.
• With three goals and five assists, Ryan O’Reilly is one of the most important contributors for Nashville with his eight points (0.8 per game).
• With six points through 10 games (two goals and four assists), Jonathan Marchessault has been an important part of Nashville’s offense this season.
• As Nashville’s top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 2 wins and 5 losses this season while allowing 24 goals with 206 saves.

Avalanche Points Leaders

• Cale Makar has totaled four goals (0.4 per game) and put up 15 assists (1.4 per game), averaging 2.9 shots per game and shooting 12.5%. That makes him among the leaders for Colorado with 19 total points (1.7 per game).
• Nathan MacKinnon has made a big impact for Colorado this season with 18 points, thanks to five goals and 13 assists.
• Mikko Rantanen has scored four goals and contributed 11 assists for Colorado, giving him a point total of 15.
• Alexandar Georgiev’s record stands at 1-4-0 on the season, allowing 23 goals (4.6 goals against average) and collecting 107 saves with an .823 save percentage (62nd in the league).

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Nashville vs. Colorado Game Info

• Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024
• Time: 8:00 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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