How to Pick the Predators vs. Avalanche Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – November 2

Published 4:36 pm Friday, November 1, 2024

The matchup between the Nashville Predators and the Colorado Avalanche at 8:00 PM ET on Saturday has lots of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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Predators vs. Avalanche Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.8 goals)

  • Four Nashville games this season have gone over Saturday’s over/under of 6.5 goals.
  • In Colorado’s 11 games this season, eight have finished with more goals than Saturday’s over/under of 6.5.
  • The total for this game (6.5) is 0.7 more than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.4) and the Avalanche (3.45).
  • These two teams are allowing a combined 7.8 goals per game, 1.3 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -128

  • The Predators have gone 3-4 this season when favored on the moneyline.
  • Nashville is 3-4 (winning 42.9% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -128 or shorter.
  • Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Predators’ implied win probability is 56.1%.

Avalanche Moneyline: +108

  • Colorado has played as the underdog on the moneyline two times this season, and lost both games.
  • The Avalanche’s moneyline odds are +108 or longer for the first time.
  • Colorado has a 48.1% chance to win this matchup (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Colorado 3

Predators Points Leaders

  • One of Nashville’s top offensive players this season is Filip Forsberg, who has put up nine points in 10 games.
  • Ryan O’Reilly has three goals and five assists for Nashville to compile eight total points (0.8 per game).
  • Jonathan Marchessault has created six points for Nashville in 10 games this season, scoring on 5.9% of his shots and recording two goals and four assists.
  • As Nashville’s top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 2 wins and 5 losses this season while allowing 24 goals with 206 saves.

Avalanche Points Leaders

  • Cale Makar has totaled four goals (0.4 per game) and collected 15 assists (1.4 per game), taking 2.9 shots per game and shooting 12.5%. That makes him among the leaders for Colorado with 19 total points (1.7 per game).
  • Nathan MacKinnon has made a major impact for Colorado this season with 18 points, thanks to five goals and 13 assists.
  • Colorado’s Mikko Rantanen has 15 points (four goals, 11 assists) this season.
  • Alexandar Georgiev’s record stands at 1-4-0 on the season, giving up 23 goals (4.6 goals against average) and amassing 107 saves with an .823 save percentage (62nd in the league).

Predators’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/26/2024 Blue Jackets W 4-3 Home -196
10/28/2024 Lightning L 3-2 Away +118
10/31/2024 Oilers L 5-1 Home -131
11/2/2024 Avalanche Home -128
11/4/2024 Kings Home
11/6/2024 Capitals Away
11/7/2024 Panthers Away

Avalanche’s Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/27/2024 Senators W 5-4 Home -176
10/28/2024 Blackhawks L 5-2 Home -196
10/30/2024 Lightning L 5-2 Home -103
11/2/2024 Predators Away +108
11/5/2024 Kraken Home
11/7/2024 Jets Away
11/9/2024 Hurricanes Home

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Nashville vs. Colorado Game Info

  • Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024
  • Time: 8:00 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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