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

Published 7:50 pm Thursday, February 20, 2025

There are lots of betting options to take into account for the upcoming matchup that has the Colorado Avalanche facing off against the Nashville Predators at 6:00 PM ET on Saturday, February 22. To get you ready to place a wager or put together a parlay, check out our best bets and projections below.

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Avalanche vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

  • A total of 33 Colorado games this season have gone over Saturday’s total of 5.5 goals.
  • So far this season, 26 games Nashville has played finished with over 5.5 goals.
  • The over/under for this game (5.5) is 0.4 less than the combined scoring averages for the Avalanche (3.25) and Predators (2.65).
  • This game’s total is 0.8 less than the 6.4 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Avalanche Moneyline: -133

  • The Avalanche have gone 28-17 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
  • Colorado is 25-13 (winning 65.8% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -133 or shorter.
  • The Avalanche have a 57.1% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Predators Moneyline: +113

  • In 19 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Nashville has pulled off the upset four times.
  • The Predators have one victory in matches with moneyline odds of +113 or longer (in 10 chances).
  • 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

  • Nathan MacKinnon has been imperative to Colorado’s offense this season, putting up 87 points in 57 games.
  • Martin Necas has 20 goals and 45 assists for Colorado to compile 65 total points (1.1 per game).
  • 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’s 21 goals and 32 assists in 54 contests give him 53 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
  • Jonathan Marchessault is a top contributor for Nashville, with 45 total points this season. He has scored 17 goals and provided 28 assists in 54 games.
  • Roman Josi has nine goals and 28 assists, for a season point total of 37.
  • Juuse Saros has an 11-23-6 record this season, with an .898 save percentage (41st in the league). In 41 games, he has 1017 saves, and has conceded 116 goals (3.0 goals against average).

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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