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The Nashville Predators (43-26-4) visit the Colorado Avalanche (46-21-6) Saturday. Puck drop from Ball Arena is set for 6 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Predators vs. Avalanche odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Nashville snapped a 6-game winning streak Thursday with an 8-4 loss against the Arizona Coyotes. It gave up at least 2 goals in each period, including 4 in the 2nd. LW Jason Zucker had 2 goals, while D Roman Josi had 3 assists in the loss.
Colorado has lost back-to-back games after falling 3-2 to the New York Rangers via a shootout Thursday. Colorado had 2 unanswered goals in the 3rd period to take the lead before giving up the equalizer with minutes to go. The Avalanche were unable to find the back of the net in the shootout, falling 2-0 and ultimately losing the game.
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Predators at Avalanche odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:55 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Predators +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Avalanche -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Predators +1.5 (-165) | Avalanche -1.5 (+135)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)
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Predators at Avalanche projected goalies
Juuse Saros (32-22-4, 2.83 GAA, .906 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Alexandar Georgiev (37-15-4, 2.80 GAA, .903 SV%, 2 SO)
Saros has seen the most action for Nashville with 20 more wins than his counterpart. While his 32-22-4 record puts him 4th in the NHL, his SV% and GAA rank in the mid-20s amongst other goalies. He is 5-1 with 15 goals allowed in his last 6 games.
Georgiev has the best record in the NHL at 37-15-4. He has 22 more wins than Colorado’s backup. His SV% and GAA also rank in the mid-20s. He is 6-1 with 15 goals allowed in his last 7 games.
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Predators at Avalanche picks and predictions
Prediction
Avalanche 3, Predators 2
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no value on Colorado (-175), which is 28-7-1 at home this season, to take down the Predators.
Puck line/Against the spread
BET PREDATORS +1.5 (-165).
Both teams are currently towards the top of the NHL with 2 outstanding goalies. While Colorado should be expected to win at home, Nashville is more than capable of keeping this one close. Two of the Predators last 3 games have been decided by a 1-goal margin, while 7 of Colorado’s last 9 games have done the same.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 6.5 (-120).
This game features a matchup between 2 of the top goaltenders in the NHL. Each goalie has below a 3 GAA and has allowed minimal goals in each of their last 6 games. Nashville has hit Under 6.5 in 6 of its last 10 games while allowing 2 or fewer goals in 7 of its last 10. Colorado has hit Under 6.5 in back-to-back games and has allowed 2 or fewer goals in 6 of its last 10.
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