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

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).

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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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