Saturday’s game that pits the Colorado Avalanche against the Nashville Predators, which starts at 6:00 PM ET, features plenty of betting possibilities. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a look before placing any wagers.

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Avalanche vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• Colorado and its opponent have combined for more than Saturday’s over/under of 5.5 goals 33 times this season.
• There have been 26 Nashville games with over 5.5 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 5.9 goals per game, 0.40000000000000036 more than the over/under for this contest.
• These two teams are conceding a combined 6.4 goals per game, 0.8 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Avalanche Moneyline: -133

• In the 45 times this season the Avalanche have been a moneyline favorite, they have gone 28-17 in those games.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -133 or shorter, Colorado has compiled a 25-13 record (winning 65.8% of its games).
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Avalanche have a 57.1% chance to win.

Predators Moneyline: +113

• In 19 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Nashville has pulled off the upset four times.
• The Predators have won a single game with moneyline odds of +113 or longer (in 10 such games).
• Nashville’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 46.9% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Colorado 4, Nashville 3

Avalanche Points Leaders

• A leading offensive player this season for Colorado, Nathan MacKinnon has put up 87 points.
• Martin Necas is another of Colorado’s important contributors currently with 65 total points (20 goals and 45 assists) to his name.
• Cale Makar has created 63 points for Colorado in 57 games this season, netting a goal on 12.6% of his shots and recording 22 goals and 41 assists.
• In the 41 games Mackenzie Blackwood has played this season, his save percentage is .915, the eighth-best in the league.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg’s 21 goals and 32 assists in 54 contests give him 53 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Jonathan Marchessault is crucial for Nashville’s offense with 45 total points (0.8 per game), including 17 goals and 28 assists through 54 contests.
• Nashville’s Roman Josi has 37 points, courtesy of nine goals (sixth on team) and 28 assists (second).
• Juuse Saros has an 11-23-6 record this season, with an .898 save percentage (41st in the league). In 41 games, he has 1017 saves, and has given up 116 goals (3.0 goals against average).

Avalanche’s Schedule

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Colorado vs. Nashville Game Info

• Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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