How to Pick the Avalanche vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 14

Published 11:43 am Friday, December 13, 2024

Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or have your eyes set on putting together a parlay, Saturday’s game at 9:00 PM ET between the Colorado Avalanche and the Nashville Predators features a slew of betting options. Before the puck drops, check out our best bets 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)

  • A total of 20 Colorado games this season have gone over Saturday’s total of 6 goals.
  • So far this season, 11 games Nashville has played finished with more than 6 goals.
  • These two teams combine for 5.5 goals per game, 0.47000000000000064 less than the total 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

  • In the 21 times this season the Avalanche have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 14-7 in those games.
  • Colorado is 7-4 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -168 or shorter (63.6% win percentage).
  • Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Avalanche have an implied probability of 62.7% to win.

Predators Moneyline: +142

  • In 12 games as the moneyline underdog, Nashville has secured the upset once.
  • The Predators have one victory in matches with moneyline odds of +142 or longer (in three chances).
  • Nashville has a 41.3% chance to win this matchup (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Colorado 4, Nashville 2

Avalanche Points Leaders

  • One of Colorado’s top offensive options this season is Nathan MacKinnon, who has recorded 47 points in 31 games.
  • Mikko Rantanen has 18 goals and 25 assists for Colorado to compile 43 total points (1.4 per game).
  • Colorado’s scoring effort is aided by Cale Makar’s 43 points. He’s contributed 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’s seven goals and 16 assists in 29 contests give him 23 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
  • 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 Colorado.
  • Nashville’s Juuse Saros is 6-13-5 this season, collecting 629 saves and allowing 64 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .908 save percentage (20th in the league).

Avalanche’s Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
12/8/2024 Devils W 4-0 Away +133
12/10/2024 Penguins W 6-2 Away -183
12/12/2024 Utah Hockey Club L 4-1 Home -189
12/14/2024 Predators Home -168
12/16/2024 Canucks Away
12/19/2024 Sharks Away
12/20/2024 Ducks Away

Predators’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
12/7/2024 Senators L 3-1 Away +105
12/10/2024 Flames L 4-3 Home -189
12/12/2024 Stars W 4-1 Away +181
12/14/2024 Avalanche Away +142
12/17/2024 Rangers Home
12/19/2024 Penguins Home
12/21/2024 Kings Home

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Colorado vs. Nashville Game Info

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