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

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Predators vs. Stars Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• In 52 games last season, Nashville and its opponent combined for more than 6 goals.
• Dallas combined with its opponent to score over 6 goals in 56 of 101 games last season.
• The teams combined to score 6.8 goals per game, 0.8 more than this one’s total.
• These teams conceded 5.8 goals per game combined, 0.2 fewer than this one’s over/under.
• The Stars were third in the league in goals scored, compared to the 10th-ranked Predators.
• This game features the league’s eighth-ranked (Stars) and 13th-ranked (Predators) teams last season in terms of defense.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -117

• The Predators were 27-17 when favored on the moneyline last season.
• When it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -117 or shorter, Nashville had a 23-14 record (winning 62.2% of its games).
• The Predators have a 53.9% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline’s implied probability.

Stars Moneyline: -103

• The Stars were an underdog 17 times last season, and upset their opponent in nine, or 52.9%, of those games.
• Dallas was 7-7 as an underdog of -103 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• The win probability for the Stars, implied from the moneyline, is 50.7%.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Dallas 3

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Filip Forsberg, a leading offensive player last season for Nashville, tallied 94 points on the season.
• Roman Josi recorded 85 points (23 goals, 62 assists), adding significantly to the team’s offensive efforts last season.
• Nashville’s scoring effort last season was aided by Steven Stamkos’ 85 points, including 41 assists.
• In 64 games played last season, Juuse Saros (35-24-5) allowed 173 goals.

Stars Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Jason Robertson had 29 goals (0.4 per game) and 51 assists (0.6 per game) last season, taking 2.8 shots per game and shooting 12.6%. That made him among the leaders for Dallas with 80 total points (one per game).
• Wyatt Johnston made a big impact for Dallas last season with 65 points, thanks to 32 goals and 33 assists.
• Dallas’ Roope Hintz had 65 points (30 goals, 35 assists) last season.
• Jake Oettinger’s record was 35-14-4 last season, conceding 140 goals (2.7 goals against average) and having a .905 save percentage (31st in the league).

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Nashville vs. Dallas Game Info

• Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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