Saturday’s NHL slate features a matchup between the Colorado Avalanche and the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena, with the puck dropping at 6:00 PM ET. Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or intend to build a parlay, you’ll want to take a look at our picks and projections in the article below.

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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 to outscore Saturday’s total (5.5 goals) 33 times this season.
• This season, 26 of Nashville’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
• The Avalanche score 3.25 goals per game, compared to the Predators’ average of 2.65, adding up to 0.4 more goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
• These two teams are allowing 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 favored on the moneyline, they have finished 28-17 in those games.
• When playing with moneyline odds of -133 or shorter, Colorado has compiled a 25-13 record (winning 65.8% of its games).
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Avalanche have a 57.1% chance to win.

Predators Moneyline: +113

• In Nashville’s 19 games playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has four wins.
• When the Predators’ moneyline odds are +113 or longer, they have won a single game in 10 opportunities.
• Nashville’s implied probability to win this game is 46.9% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Colorado 4, Nashville 3

Avalanche Points Leaders

• Nathan MacKinnon is one of Colorado’s top contributors this season with 87 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 9.3%.
• With 20 goals and 45 assists, Martin Necas is one of the most important contributors for Colorado with his 65 points (1.1 per game).
• Cale Makar has created 63 points for Colorado in 57 games this season, scoring on 12.6% of his shots and recording 22 goals and 41 assists.
• Across 41 games played, Mackenzie Blackwood has a goaltending record of 20-15-5. During those games, he’s allowed 98 goals while recording 1060 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

• Nashville’s Filip Forsberg has recorded 32 assists and 21 goals in 54 games, good for 53 points.
• Jonathan Marchessault is a top contributor for Nashville, with 45 total points this season. He has scored 17 goals and provided 28 assists in 54 games.
• Roman Josi has nine goals and 28 assists for Colorado.
• Juuse Saros has an .898 save percentage (41st in the league), with 1017 total saves, while allowing 116 goals (3.0 goals against average). He has put together an 11-23-6 record between the posts for Nashville this season.

Avalanche’s Schedule

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Predators’ 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)
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• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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