The contest between the Dallas Stars and the Nashville Predators at 8:00 PM ET on Thursday has a variety of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and projections.

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Stars vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

• Dallas and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s over/under (6 goals) 15 times this season.
• A total of 11 of Nashville’s games have ended with more than 6 goals this season.
• The Stars score 3.37 goals per game, compared to the Predators’ average of 2.21, adding up to 0.4 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
• These two teams concede a combined 5.7 goals per game, 0.3 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -201

• The Stars have been victorious in 15 of their 22 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (68.2%).
• Dallas is 5-2 when playing with moneyline odds of -201 or shorter (71.4% win percentage).
• The Stars have a 66.8% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Predators Moneyline: +167

• Nashville is yet to win as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 11 opportunities).
• When the Predators’ moneyline odds are +167 or longer, they have not won a game in one opportunity.
• Nashville’s implied probability to win is 37.5% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Dallas 4, Nashville 2

Stars Points Leaders

• One of Dallas’ top offensive players this season is Matt Duchene, who has recorded 29 points in 27 games.
• Mason Marchment has 12 goals and 15 assists for Dallas to compile 27 total points (one per game).
• Through 19 games, Tyler Seguin has proven himself as a scoring option for Dallas. He has 20 points (nine goals and 11 assists).
• Jake Oettinger (14-6-0) has a 2.4 goals against average and a save percentage of .912 for Dallas.

Predators Points Leaders

• Nashville’s Roman Josi has recorded 16 assists and seven goals in 29 games, good for 23 points.
• Filip Forsberg is pivotal for Nashville’s attack with 19 total points (0.7 per game), including nine goals and 10 assists through 29 games.
• Jonathan Marchessault has scored seven goals and contributed eight assists for Nashville, giving him a point total of 15.
• Juuse Saros has a 6-13-5 record this season, with a .908 save percentage (24th in the league). In 24 games, he has 629 saves, and has allowed 64 goals (2.7 goals against average).

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Dallas vs. Nashville Game Info

• Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Venue: American Airlines Center

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