Prior to the puck dropping at 6:00 PM ET in Saturday’s contest between the Colorado Avalanche and the Nashville Predators, here are the best bets you should be considering, whether you’re wanting to place a single wager or have your eyes set on building a parlay.

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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.
• 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 over/under of 5.5.
• This game’s total is 0.8 less than the 6.4 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Avalanche Moneyline: -133

• The Avalanche have won 62.2% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (28-17).
• Colorado is 25-13 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -133 or shorter (65.8% win percentage).
• The implied moneyline probability in 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 has a 46.9% implied probability to win this matchup.

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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 recorded 87 points.
• Martin Necas has 65 points (20 goals, 45 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• Colorado’s scoring effort is aided by Cale Makar’s 65 points. He’s contributed 41 assists.
• As Colorado’s top goalie, Mackenzie Blackwood has recorded 20 wins and 15 losses this season while allowing 98 goals with 1060 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg is a top offensive contributor for his club with 53 points (one per game). He has scored 21 goals and 32 assists in 54 games (playing 18:45 per game).
• Nashville’s Jonathan Marchessault has racked up 45 total points (0.8 per game), with 17 goals and 28 assists.
• Nashville’s Roman Josi has 37 points, courtesy of nine goals (sixth on team) and 28 assists (second).
• Juuse Saros’ record stands at 11-23-6 on the season, giving up 116 goals (3.0 goals against average) and collecting 1017 saves with an .898 save percentage (41st in the league).

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)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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