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

Published 11:33 am Friday, December 13, 2024

There are lots of betting options to consider for the upcoming game that has the Colorado Avalanche taking on the Nashville Predators at 9:00 PM ET on Saturday, December 14. To get you prepared to make a bet or build a parlay, check out 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)

  • This season, Colorado games have gone over this one’s 6-goal over/under 20 times.
  • There have been 11 Nashville games with more than 6 goals this season.
  • These two teams combine for 5.5 goals per game, 0.47000000000000064 less than the total set for this contest.
  • These two teams are conceding a combined 6.6 goals per game, 0.6 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Avalanche Moneyline: -168

  • The Avalanche have been victorious in 14 of their 21 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (66.7%).
  • Colorado is 7-4 (winning 63.6% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -168 or shorter.
  • The Avalanche’s implied moneyline win probability is 62.7% in this matchup.

Predators Moneyline: +142

  • Nashville has played as the moneyline underdog 12 times this season, and won once.
  • The Predators have a single victory in matches with moneyline odds of +142 or longer (in three chances).
  • Nashville’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 41.3% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Colorado 4, Nashville 2

Avalanche Points Leaders

  • A leading offensive player this season for Colorado, Nathan MacKinnon has recorded 47 points.
  • With 18 goals and 25 assists, Mikko Rantanen is one of the most important contributors for Colorado with his 43 points (1.4 per game).
  • On 92 shots (for nine goals) and 27 assists, Cale Makar has created 36 points this season.
  • Mackenzie Blackwood (6-9-3) has a three goals against average and a save percentage of .908 for Colorado.

Predators Points Leaders

  • Nashville’s Roman Josi has recorded 16 assists and seven goals in 29 games, good for 23 points.
  • Filip Forsberg is a top contributor for Nashville, with 19 total points this season. He has scored nine goals and provided 10 assists in 30 games.
  • Nashville’s Ryan O’Reilly has 17 points (seven goals, 10 assists) this season.
  • Juuse Saros’ record stands at 6-13-5 on the season, allowing 64 goals (2.7 goals against average) and amassing 629 saves with a .908 save percentage (20th in the league).

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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