Colorado Avalanche at Nashville Predators Game 4 odds, picks and predictions

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Avalanche at Predators picks and predictions

Prediction

Avalanche 3, Predators 2

Money line

The final win in a playoff series is often the most difficult one, and the Avalanche are going to get everything the Predators have. You cannot risk two and a half times your potential return on the favorite, especially in a game which is expected to be a close dogfight.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The PREDATORS +1.5 (-125) have been pushed to the brink, and have their backs to the wall. They're either going to get blown out, and accept the sweep, or they're going to throw everything and the kitchen sink at the Avalanche. I expect the prideful Preds to play as well as Game 2, and make the Avs work hard.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (+105) is a great bet, especially at plus-money. We're going to get a much lower scoring game. An elimination game will have the Avalanche playing it safe, and the Predators playing good defense and not taking a lot of chances. Look for a defensive slog similar to Game 2.

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