On Saturday, February 22 at 6:00 PM ET, the Colorado Avalanche are scheduled to match up with the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. For best bets, picks, and projections for this game, read on.

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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.
• In Nashville’s 54 games this season, 26 have finished with more goals than Saturday’s total of 5.5.
• 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 gone 28-17 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• Colorado is 25-13 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -133 or shorter (65.8% win percentage).
• The Avalanche’s implied moneyline win probability is 57.1% in this game.

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 one victory in matches with moneyline odds of +113 or longer (in 10 chances).
• Nashville’s implied probability to win this matchup is 46.9% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Colorado 4, Nashville 3

Avalanche Points Leaders

• One of Colorado’s top offensive players this season is Nathan MacKinnon, who has recorded 87 points in 57 games.
• With 20 goals and 45 assists, Martin Necas is one of the most important offensive options for Colorado with his 65 points (1.1 per game).
• Through 57 games, Cale Makar has proven himself as an important offensive option for Colorado. He has 63 points (22 goals and 41 assists).
• In 41 games played this season, Mackenzie Blackwood (20-15-5) has given up 98 goals.

Predators Points Leaders

• Nashville’s Filip Forsberg has recorded 32 assists and 21 goals in 54 games, good for 53 points.
• Jonathan Marchessault has made a big impact for Nashville this season with 45 points, thanks to 17 goals and 28 assists.
• Roman Josi has nine goals and 28 assists for Colorado.
• Nashville’s Juuse Saros is 11-23-6 this season, compiling 1017 saves and allowing 116 goals (3.0 goals against average) with an .898 save percentage (41st in the league).

Avalanche’s Schedule

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Predators’ Schedule

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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)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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