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

Published 4:37 pm Friday, November 1, 2024

For the upcoming matchup between the Nashville Predators and the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET, we have highlighted the best bets to ponder, along with our picks and predictions, in the article below.

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Predators vs. Avalanche Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.8 goals)

  • This season, four of Nashville’s 10 games have gone over Saturday’s over/under of 6.5 goals.
  • So far this season, eight games Colorado has played finished with over 6.5 goals.
  • The Predators score 2.4 goals per game, compared to the Avalanche’s average of 3.45, adding up to 0.7 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 6.5.
  • 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 been victorious in three of their seven games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (42.9%).
  • When it has played with moneyline odds of -128 or shorter, Nashville is 3-4 (winning 42.9% of the time).
  • Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied probability of 56.1% to win.

Avalanche Moneyline: +108

  • Colorado is aiming for its first win as the moneyline underdog this season (in two opportunities).
  • The Avalanche’s moneyline odds are +108 or longer for the first time.
  • Colorado’s implied probability to win is 48.1% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Colorado 3

Predators Points Leaders

  • Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s top contributors this season with nine points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 10.9%.
  • With three goals and five assists, Ryan O’Reilly is one of the top offensive options for Nashville with his eight points (0.8 per game).
  • Jonathan Marchessault has created six points for Nashville in 10 games this season, netting a goal on 5.9% of his shots and putting up two goals and four assists.
  • Juuse Saros (2-5-1) has a 3.0 goals against average and a save percentage of .896 for Nashville.

Avalanche Points Leaders

  • Cale Makar is a key offensive option for Colorado, with 19 points this season. He has put up four goals and 15 assists in 11 games.
  • Nathan MacKinnon is key for Colorado’s attack with 18 total points (1.6 per game), including five goals and 13 assists through 11 contests.
  • Colorado’s Mikko Rantanen has 15 points (four goals, 11 assists) this season.
  • Alexandar Georgiev has a 1-4-0 record this season, with an .823 save percentage (62nd in the league). In 6 games, he has 107 saves, and has given up 23 goals (4.6 goals against average).

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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