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

Published 11:36 am Friday, December 13, 2024

Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or have your sights set on building a parlay, Saturday’s game at 9:00 PM ET between the Colorado Avalanche and the Nashville Predators features a slew of betting options. Prior to the puck dropping, 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)

  • This season, Colorado games have gone over this one’s 6-goal total 20 times.
  • This season, 11 of Nashville’s games have featured more than 6 goals.
  • These two teams combine for 5.5 goals per game, 0.47000000000000064 less than the total set for this contest.
  • This game’s total is 0.6 less than the 6.6 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Avalanche Moneyline: -168

  • The Avalanche have gone 14-7 this season when favored on the moneyline.
  • Colorado is 7-4 (victorious in 63.6% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -168 or shorter.
  • Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Avalanche have an implied probability of 62.7% to win.

Predators Moneyline: +142

  • In 12 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Nashville has pulled off the upset once.
  • The Predators have one victory in matches with moneyline odds of +142 or longer (in three chances).
  • Nashville’s implied probability to win this matchup is 41.3% based on the moneyline.

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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, putting up 47 points in 31 games.
  • Mikko Rantanen has 18 goals and 25 assists for Colorado to compile 43 total points (1.4 per game).
  • With 36 points through 31 games (nine goals and 27 assists), Cale Makar has been an important part of Colorado’s offense this season.
  • In 19 games played this season, Mackenzie Blackwood (6-9-3) has given up 53 goals.

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.
  • Filip Forsberg’s 19 points this season, including nine goals and 10 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Nashville.
  • Nashville’s Ryan O’Reilly has 17 points (seven goals, 10 assists) this season.
  • Juuse Saros has a record of 6-13-5 in 24 games this season, conceding 64 goals (2.7 goals against average) with 629 saves and 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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