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

Published 2:50 pm Friday, November 1, 2024

If you’re searching for best bets for the Nashville Predators’ upcoming game against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right spot. Read on, as we provide our picks and projections for this showdown.

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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, Nashville and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s total of 6.5 goals four times.
  • There have been eight Colorado games with more than 6.5 goals this season.
  • The total for this game (6.5) is 0.6 more than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.4) and the Avalanche (3.45).
  • The 7.8 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 1.3 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -128

  • The Predators have gone 3-4 this season when favored on the moneyline.
  • Nashville is 3-4 (winning 42.9% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -128 or shorter.
  • Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Predators’ implied win probability is 56.1%.

Avalanche Moneyline: +108

  • Colorado is yet to win as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in two opportunities).
  • The Avalanche have moneyline odds of +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

  • One of Nashville’s top offensive options this season is Filip Forsberg, who has recorded nine points in 10 games.
  • Ryan O’Reilly has three goals and five assists for Nashville to compile eight total points (0.8 per game).
  • With six points through 10 games (two goals and four assists), Jonathan Marchessault has been an important part of Nashville’s offense this season.
  • In the eight games Juuse Saros has played this season, his save percentage is .896, 31st in the league.

Avalanche Points Leaders

  • Cale Makar’s four goals and 15 assists in 11 matchups give him 19 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
  • Nathan MacKinnon’s 18 points this season, including five goals and 13 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Colorado.
  • Colorado’s Mikko Rantanen has 15 points (four goals, 11 assists) this season.
  • Alexandar Georgiev has a record of 1-4-0 in six games this season, conceding 23 goals (4.6 goals against average) with 107 saves and an .823 save percentage, 62nd in the league.

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

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