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

Published 12:50 pm Friday, December 13, 2024

There are lots of betting options to take into account for the upcoming contest that has the Colorado Avalanche clashing with the Nashville Predators at 9:00 PM ET on Saturday, December 14. To get you prepared to place a bet or build a parlay, take a look at our best bets and projections 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 over/under of 6 goals 20 times this season.
  • In Nashville’s 30 games this season, 11 have finished with more goals than Saturday’s total of 6.
  • 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 (victorious in 63.6% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -168 or shorter.
  • The Avalanche have a 62.7% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Predators Moneyline: +142

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

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Colorado 4, Nashville 2

Avalanche Points Leaders

  • One of Colorado’s top offensive players this season is Nathan MacKinnon, who has put 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).
  • Through 31 games, Cale Makar has proven himself as a scoring option for Colorado. He has 36 points (nine goals and 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 has recorded seven goals (0.2 per game) and dished out 16 assists (0.5 per game), averaging 2.9 shots per game and shooting 8.1%. That makes him among the leaders for Nashville with 23 total points (0.8 per game).
  • Filip Forsberg is key for Nashville’s attack with 19 total points (0.6 per game), including nine goals and 10 assists through 30 games.
  • Nashville’s Ryan O’Reilly has 17 points, courtesy of seven goals (second on team) and 10 assists (second).
  • Juuse Saros has a 6-13-5 record this season, with a .908 save percentage (20th in the league). In 24 games, he has 629 saves, and has allowed 64 goals (2.7 goals against average).

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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