Colorado Avalanche vs. Nashville Predators Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [3/2/2024]

The Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche will meet in the NHL at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, with puck drop at 6:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview for Saturday's Avalanche vs. Predators matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Avalanche vs. Predators Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used innovative machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Saturday's NHL game between the Avalanche and Predators 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Avalanche a 55% chance of defeating the Predators.

According to our model, the Predators (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 55% chance of going under.

Avalanche vs. Predators Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Avalanche	Predators
Puck Line	-1.5 (+180)	+1.5 (-218)
Moneyline	-130	+114
Total	o6.5 (-104)	u6.5 (-115)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Avalanche vs. Predators Picks

Our predictions, matched with the best odds, reveal the top betting picks to place on this game, detailed in Dimers' NHL best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Avalanche -1.5	+180
Moneyline	Avalanche	-130
Total	Under 6.5	-115

Even though the Predators are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Avalanche -1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, when compared to the top odds available.

Avalanche vs. Predators Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Avalanche vs. Predators?

According to our model, Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon is most likely to score the first goal in Avalanche vs. Predators.

Our projections give MacKinnon a 9.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Bridgestone Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 42.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Colorado Avalanche

Player	First Goal Probability
Nathan MacKinnon	9.4%
Mikko Rantanen	8.5%
Artturi Lehkonen	4.9%
Ross Colton	3.8%
Ryan Johansen	3.2%

Nashville Predators

Player	First Goal Probability
Filip Forsberg	7.5%
Gustav Nyquist	4.2%
Ryan O'Reilly	4.1%
Luke Evangelista	4.0%
Roman Josi	3.9%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Colorado Avalanche

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Nathan MacKinnon	42.5%
Mikko Rantanen	41.2%
Artturi Lehkonen	25.1%
Ross Colton	21.2%
Cale Makar	19.8%

Nashville Predators

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Filip Forsberg	35.9%
Ryan O'Reilly	22.6%
Luke Evangelista	21.2%
Thomas Novak	21.1%
Roman Josi	20.6%

Avs vs. Predators Game Information

Saturday's matchup between the Predators and Avalanche at Bridgestone Arena is scheduled to begin at 6:00PM ET.

• Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. Nashville Predators
• Date: Saturday March 2, 2024
• Time: 6:00PM ET / 3:00PM PT
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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Conclusion

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