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Predators vs. Avalanche prediction: Why Colorado is favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [12/13/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Nashville Predators vs Colorado Avalanche predictions for NHL Saturday.
The Colorado Avalanche will square off with the Nashville Predators in NHL action at Ball Arena on Saturday, beginning at 9:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model projects the Avalanche as the most likely winner of the Predators vs. Avalanche game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Predators vs. Avs prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL game between the Predators and Avalanche 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Avalanche a 71% chance of defeating the Predators.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and the Predators and Avalanche each have a 50% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of six goals has a 52% chance of going over.
Predators vs. Avalanche odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Predators | Avalanche |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (+110) | -1.5 (-128) |
| Moneyline | +280 | -325 |
| Total | o6 (-130) | u6 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Predators vs. Avalanche picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Predators +1.5 | +110 |
| Moneyline | Predators | +280 |
| Total | Under 6 | +100 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Predators +1.5 at the spread.
Predators vs. Avalanche player props
Who will score a goal in Predators vs. Avalanche?
According to our model, Nathan MacKinnon is most likely to score an anytime goal in Predators vs. Avalanche.
Our projections give MacKinnon a 39.2% chance of scoring a goal at Ball Arena, while the star is an 8.1% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Nashville Predators
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | 30.1% |
| Steven Stamkos | 27.5% |
| Jonathan Marchessault | 21.7% |
| Ryan O'Reilly | 21.1% |
| Michael Bunting | 17.5% |
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 39.2% |
| Martin Necas | 31.2% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 30.5% |
| Brock Nelson | 27.9% |
| Valeri Nichushkin | 27.7% |
First goal scorer predictions
Nashville Predators
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | 5.8% |
| Steven Stamkos | 5.2% |
| Ryan O'Reilly | 3.7% |
| Jonathan Marchessault | 3.7% |
| Michael Bunting | 2.9% |
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 8.1% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 5.9% |
| Martin Necas | 5.6% |
| Cale Makar | 5.2% |
| Brock Nelson | 5.1% |
Predators vs. Avs game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's matchup between the Avalanche and Predators at Ball Arena is scheduled to begin at 9:00PM ET.
- Who: Nashville Predators vs. Colorado Avalanche
- Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
- Time: 9:00PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Ball Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Avalanche, with a 71% win probability, will likely beat the Predators on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Predators vs. Avalanche insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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