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

Published 12:39 pm Friday, December 13, 2024

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

Saturday’s NHL slate features a matchup between the Colorado Avalanche and the Nashville Predators at Ball Arena, with the puck dropping at 9:00 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to place a single bet or plan to build a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and predictions in the article below.

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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 for more than Saturday’s total of 6 goals 20 times this season.
  • 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).
  • 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

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Avalanche Moneyline: -168

  • The Avalanche are 14-7 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
  • Colorado is 7-4 when it has played with moneyline odds of -168 or shorter (63.6% win percentage).
  • The Avalanche’s implied moneyline win probability is 62.7% in this matchup.

Predators Moneyline: +142

  • Nashville has played as the underdog on the moneyline 12 times this season, and won once.
  • When the Predators’ moneyline odds are +142 or longer, they have won a single game out of three opportunities.
  • Nashville has a 41.3% chance to win this game (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Colorado 4, Nashville 2

Avalanche Points Leaders

  • Nathan MacKinnon has been important to Colorado’s offense this season, recording 47 points in 31 games.
  • Having scored 18 goals and adding 25 assists, Mikko Rantanen is a strong contributor for Colorado through 31 games.
  • Colorado’s offensive 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 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 a top scorer for Nashville, with 19 total points this season. He has netted nine goals and provided 10 assists in 30 games.
  • Nashville’s Ryan O’Reilly has 17 points, courtesy of seven goals (second on team) and 10 assists (second).
  • 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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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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