If you’re looking for best bets for the Colorado Avalanche’s upcoming contest against the Nashville Predators on Saturday at 6:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right place. Read on, as we offer our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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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 over/under (5.5 goals) 33 times this season.
• A total of 26 of Nashville’s games have finished with more than 5.5 goals this season.
• The over/under for this game (5.5) is 0.4 less than the combined scoring averages for the Avalanche (3.25) and Predators (2.65).
• The 6.4 goals per game these two teams are conceding on average are 0.8 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Avalanche Moneyline: -133

• The Avalanche have been victorious in 28 of their 45 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (62.2%).
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -133 or shorter, Colorado is 25-13 (winning 65.8% of the time).
• Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Avalanche have an implied probability of 57.1% to win.

Predators Moneyline: +113

• In Nashville’s 19 games as the moneyline underdog 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 matchup is 46.9% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Colorado 4, Nashville 3

Avalanche Points Leaders

• A productive offensive player this season for Colorado, Nathan MacKinnon has put up 87 points.
• Martin Necas is another of Colorado’s major contributors currently with 65 total points (20 goals and 45 assists) to his name.
• With 63 points through 57 games (22 goals and 41 assists), Cale Makar has been an important part of Colorado’s offense this season.
• Mackenzie Blackwood (20-15-5) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .915 for Colorado.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg is a top offensive contributor for his club with 53 points (one per game). He has recorded 21 goals and 32 assists in 54 games (playing 18:45 per game).
• Jonathan Marchessault’s 45 points this season, including 17 goals and 28 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Nashville.
• 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 giving up 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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