How to Pick the Avalanche vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – February 22

Published 7:33 pm Thursday, February 20, 2025

Whether you’re wanting to place a single bet or have your eyes set on putting together a parlay, Saturday’s game at 6:00 PM ET between the Colorado Avalanche and the Nashville Predators features a slew of betting options. Prior to the puck dropping, check out our best bets for this matchup.

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Avalanche vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

  • This season, Colorado and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s over/under of 5.5 goals 33 times.
  • A total of 26 of Nashville’s games have ended with over 5.5 goals this season.
  • These two teams combine for 5.9 goals per game, 0.40000000000000036 more than the total for this contest.
  • These two teams are conceding a combined 6.4 goals per game, 0.8 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Avalanche Moneyline: -133

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

Predators Moneyline: +113

  • Nashville has claimed an upset victory four times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 19 games as the underdog).
  • The Predators have won a single game with moneyline odds of +113 or longer (in 10 such games).
  • Nashville has a 46.9% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Colorado 4, Nashville 3

Avalanche Points Leaders

  • Nathan MacKinnon is one of Colorado’s leading contributors this season with 87 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 9.3%.
  • Having scored 20 goals and adding 45 assists, Martin Necas is a strong contributor for Colorado through 57 games.
  • On 175 shots (for 22 goals) and 41 assists, Cale Makar has recorded 63 points this season.
  • 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 team with 53 points (one per game). He has recorded 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.
  • Roman Josi has scored nine goals and contributed 28 assists for Nashville, giving him a point total of 37.
  • 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 compiled an 11-23-6 record between the posts for Nashville this season.

Avalanche’s Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
2/4/2025 Canucks L 3-0 Away -157
2/6/2025 Flames W 4-2 Away -157
2/7/2025 Oilers W 5-4 Away +153
2/22/2025 Predators Away -133
2/23/2025 Blues Away
2/26/2025 Devils Home
2/28/2025 Wild Home

Predators’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
2/3/2025 Senators L 5-2 Home -135
2/7/2025 Blackhawks L 6-2 Away -206
2/8/2025 Sabres W 6-4 Home -119
2/22/2025 Avalanche Home +113
2/23/2025 Devils Home
2/25/2025 Panthers Home
2/27/2025 Jets Home

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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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