Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Avalanche and Predators. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. Get ready to place your bets! The Avalanche are favored by -1.5 in this Central division showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 6.5 goals.

COLORADO AVALANCHE VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Nashville Predators +1.5

This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 6:00 ET on Saturday, March 2nd.

WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:

  • Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Predators to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.
  • We like the Predators on the moneyline (+116)
  • The Predators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Can Colorado Secure a Road Victory?

On the road this season, the Avalanche have gone 14-13-5, and they have been favored in 52 of their 61 games. Over their last ten games, Colorado has gone 5-5, and they have won two straight games as the favorite.

Overall, the Avalanche have gone 37-19-5, and they are in 4th place in the Western Conference. In the Central Division, Colorado is in 3rd place, and they are 10-7 in divisional games. Against other Western Conference teams, the Avalanche have gone 24-11 this season.

On the season, Colorado has an average scoring differential of +.6 goals per game. So far, they have had 28 wins by multiple goals and are 29-32 against the puck line. In their last ten games, the Avalanche have gone just 4-6 vs. the puck line.

As the favorite, Colorado has a puck line record of 26-26, and their average scoring differential in those games is +1 goal per contest. On the road, the Avalanche are 11-21 against the puck line, including going 3-7 in their last ten games.

For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Colorado is 6.8. The season’s average over/under line is currently at 6.4. The Avalanche come in with an over/under record of 35-24-2.

In their last three games away from home, the Avalanche have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.

The Avalanche come into the game scoring an average of 3.7 goals per game, putting them 1st in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 5th in the league. Looking at how the Avalanche’s offense is performing during power plays, they are 2nd in power play goals and 10th in shorthanded goals.

Colorado will be looking for a good game from Nathan MacKinnon who leads the team in scoring with 36 goals, ranking 6th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 64 assists so far.

The Predators defense is currently 12th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 30.2 shots per game against Nashville. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 23rd with 2 shutouts.

Goalie Alexandar Georgiev comes into the game having made 48 starts this season. So far, his record is 31-14 and he has a save percentage of 0.972%.

Will the Predators Exceed Expectations at Home?

At home this season, the Predators have gone 16-15-0, and they come into this game on a two-game home winning streak. In the Central Division, Nashville is in 4th place with a record of 12-6.

Over their last ten games, the Predators have gone 8-2, and they have won their last seven games in a row. In games against Western Conference opponents, Nashville has gone 21-18 this season.

On the season, the Predators have gone 34-27 against the puck line, including a mark of 15-16 at home. So far, Nashville has 20 wins by multiple goals and 14 wins by just one goal.

Over their last ten games at home, the Predators have gone just 3-7 against the puck line and 2-3 in their last five games at home. Overall, Nashville’s average scoring margin at home this year is -.2 goals per game.

This season, Nashville’s games have an average of 6.3 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.2. The Predators come in with an over/under performance of 27-28-6.

Although Colorado has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 1-2. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.

The Predators come into the game scoring an average of 3.1 goals per game, putting them 13th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 10th in the league. Nashville’s offense is currently ranked 15th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 12th in the league.

The leading scorer for Nashville’s offense is Filip Forsberg. Coming into the game he has 29 goals, ranking 17th in the NHL. Forsberg also comes into the game with 32 assists.

Nashville defense takes on the Avalanche ranked 12th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 30.2 shots per game against Nashville. They also are 23rd in shutouts, with 2 shutouts.

Heading into this matchup vs. Colorado, goalie Juuse Saros has started 48 games in this season. His current record is 25-21, and his save percentage stands at 0.991%.