Thursday’s game that pits the Nashville Predators against the Dallas Stars, which starts at 8:00 PM ET, includes plenty of betting options. Below, we go over the best bets for this matchup, so take a glimpse before placing any wagers.

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Predators vs. Stars Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• Of Nashville’s 88 games last season, 52 finished above this game’s total of 6 goals.
• Dallas played 56 games last season with more than 6 goals.
• These two teams scored 6.8 goals per game between them, 0.8 more than this one’s total.
• These teams allowed 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 had a 27-17 record when listed as a moneyline favorite last season.
• Nashville had a 23-14 record (winning 62.2% of its games) when it has played as a moneyline favorite of -117 or shorter.
• The Predators have an implied moneyline win probability of 53.9% in this game.

Stars Moneyline: -103

• The Stars secured an upset victory in nine, or 52.9%, of the 17 games they played as an underdog last season.
• Dallas was 7-7 as an underdog of -103 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• The moneyline implies a 50.7% chance of victory for the Stars.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Dallas 3

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• One of Nashville’s top offensive players last season was Filip Forsberg, who posted 94 points in 82 contests.
• Roman Josi was another of Nashville’s top contributors last season, tallying 85 total points (23 goals and 62 assists).
• With 81 points in 79 games last season (40 goals and 41 assists), Steven Stamkos was a key cog in the Nashville’s offensive efforts.
• In 64 games played last season, Juuse Saros (35-24-5) surrendered 173 goals.

Stars Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Jason Robertson was a key offensive option for Dallas last season, with 80 points. He put up 29 goals and 51 assists in 82 games.
• Wyatt Johnston was key for Dallas’ attack with 65 total points (0.8 per game), including 32 goals and 33 assists in 82 contests.
• Dallas’ Roope Hintz had 65 points, courtesy of 30 goals (second on team) and 35 assists (fifth).
• Jake Oettinger had a .905 save percentage (31st in the league) last season, allowing 140 goals (2.7 goals against average). He compiled a 35-14-4 record between the pipes for Dallas.

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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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