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 looking to make a single bet or have your sights set on putting together a parlay, Saturday’s game at 6:00 PM ET between the Colorado Avalanche and the Nashville Predators features a variety of betting options. Prior to the puck dropping, take a look at 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)

  • Colorado and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (5.5 goals) 33 times this season.
  • This season, 26 of Nashville’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
  • These two teams combine for 5.9 goals per game, 0.40000000000000036 more than the over/under for this contest.
  • This game’s over/under is 0.8 less than the 6.4 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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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%).
  • Colorado is 25-13 (victorious in 65.8% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -133 or shorter.
  • Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Avalanche have an implied probability of 57.1% to win.

Predators Moneyline: +113

  • Nashville has four wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 19 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 game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Colorado 4, Nashville 3

Avalanche Points Leaders

  • One of Colorado’s top offensive options this season is Nathan MacKinnon, who has recorded 87 points in 57 games.
  • Martin Necas has 65 points (20 goals, 45 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
  • Colorado’s scoring effort is aided by Cale Makar’s 65 points. He’s contributed 41 assists.
  • In 41 games played this season, Mackenzie Blackwood (20-15-5) has allowed 98 goals.

Predators Points Leaders

  • Filip Forsberg is a leading scorer for Nashville, with 53 points this season. He has recorded 21 goals and 32 assists in 54 games.
  • Jonathan Marchessault is crucial for Nashville’s offense with 45 total points (0.8 per game), including 17 goals and 28 assists through 54 contests.
  • Nashville’s Roman Josi has 37 points, courtesy of nine goals (sixth on team) and 28 assists (second).
  • Juuse Saros has an .898 save percentage (41st in the league), with 1017 total saves, while conceding 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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