How to Pick the Avalanche vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 14
Published 12:36 pm Friday, December 13, 2024
On Saturday, December 14 at 9:00 PM ET, the Colorado Avalanche are scheduled to go up against the Nashville Predators at Ball Arena. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this matchup, continue reading.
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Avalanche vs. Predators Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.1 goals)
- Colorado and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) 20 times this season.
- A total of 11 of Nashville’s games have finished with more than 6 goals this season.
- The Avalanche score 3.26 goals per game, compared to the Predators’ average of 2.27, adding up to 0.5 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 6.
- 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: -191
- The Avalanche are 14-7 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
- Colorado is 4-2 (victorious in 66.7% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -191 or shorter.
- The Avalanche have a 65.6% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.
Predators Moneyline: +159
- In 12 games as the moneyline underdog, Nashville has pulled off the upset one time.
- When the Predators’ moneyline odds are +159 or longer, they have won a single game in two opportunities.
- Nashville has a 38.6% implied probability 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.
- Mikko Rantanen has 43 points (18 goals, 25 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
- Cale Makar has contributed 36 points for Colorado in 31 games this season, scoring on 9.8% of his shots and putting up nine goals and 27 assists.
- In 19 games played this season, Mackenzie Blackwood (6-9-3) has given up 53 goals.
Predators Points Leaders
- Roman Josi is among the top options on offense for Nashville, with 23 points this season. He has recorded seven goals and 16 assists in 29 games.
- Filip Forsberg’s 19 points this season, including nine goals and 10 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Nashville.
- Nashville’s Ryan O’Reilly has 17 points, courtesy of seven goals (second on team) and 10 assists (second).
- Juuse Saros has a 6-13-5 record this season, with a .908 save percentage (20th in the league). In 24 games, he has 629 saves, and has allowed 64 goals (2.7 goals against average).
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 | -191 |
| 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 | +159 |
| 12/17/2024 | Rangers | – | Home | – |
| 12/19/2024 | Penguins | – | Home | – |
| 12/21/2024 | Kings | – | Home | – |
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Colorado vs. Nashville Game Info
- Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Venue: Ball Arena
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