How to Pick the Oilers vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 17
Published 11:33 am Wednesday, October 16, 2024
On Thursday, October 17 at 8:00 PM ET, the Edmonton Oilers are slated to clash with the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this matchup, read on.
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Oilers vs. Predators Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6.5 goals)
- In 50 of 107 games last season, Edmonton and its opponent combined for more than 6.5 goals.
- Nashville combined with its opponent to score more than 6.5 goals in 35 of 88 games last season.
- The two teams averaged 6.8 goals per game combined, 0.3 more than this one’s total.
- Combined, these teams surrendered 5.9 goals per game, 0.6 fewer than this one’s total.
- The Predators were 10th in the league in goals scored, compared to the fourth-ranked Oilers.
- The Predators were 13th in the league in goals allowed, and the Oilers were 10th.
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Moneyline Pick
Oilers Moneyline: -115
- The Oilers won 63.3% of their games last season when they were a moneyline favorite (57-33).
- When it played as a moneyline favorite at -115 or shorter, Edmonton went 57-31.
- Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Oilers’ implied win probability is 53.5%.
Predators Moneyline: -105
- Last season the Predators had 21 wins in the 42 games in which they were an underdog.
- Nashville went 18-18 last season when sportsbooks made them underdogs of -105 or longer on the moneyline.
- Sportsbooks have implied, based on the moneyline in this matchup, that the Predators have a 51.2% chance to win.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Nashville 4, Edmonton 3
Oilers Points Leaders (2023-24)
- Connor McDavid, a productive offensive player a season ago for Edmonton, recorded 132 points on the season.
- Leon Draisaitl had 41 goals and 65 assists for Edmonton last season, totaling 106 points (1.3 per game).
- With 82 points in 81 games last season (18 goals and 64 assists), Evan Bouchard was an important part of Edmonton’s offensive attack.
- Across 59 games played, Stuart Skinner had a goaltending record of 36-16-5 last season. During those games, he allowed 147 goals while recording 1406 saves.
Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)
- Filip Forsberg had 48 goals (0.6 per game) and 46 assists (0.6 per game) last season, averaging 4.2 shots per game and shooting 13.8%. That made him among the leaders for Nashville with 94 total points (1.1 per game).
- Roman Josi was pivotal for Nashville’s attack with 85 total points (one per game), including 23 goals and 62 assists in 82 contests.
- Nashville’s Steven Stamkos had 81 points, courtesy of 40 goals (third on team) and 41 assists (fifth).
- Juuse Saros had a .906 save percentage (30th in the league) last season, conceding 173 goals (2.9 goals against average). He put together a 35-24-5 record between the pipes for Nashville.
Oilers’ Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12/2024 | Blackhawks | L 5-2 | Home | -361 |
| 10/13/2024 | Flames | L 4-1 | Home | -265 |
| 10/15/2024 | Flyers | W 4-3 | Home | -207 |
| 10/17/2024 | Predators | – | Away | -115 |
| 10/19/2024 | Stars | – | Away | – |
| 10/22/2024 | Hurricanes | – | Home | – |
| 10/25/2024 | Penguins | – | Home | – |
Predators’ Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2024 | Stars | L 4-3 | Home | +110 |
| 10/12/2024 | Red Wings | L 3-0 | Away | -142 |
| 10/15/2024 | Kraken | L 7-3 | Home | -190 |
| 10/17/2024 | Oilers | – | Home | -105 |
| 10/19/2024 | Red Wings | – | Home | – |
| 10/22/2024 | Bruins | – | Home | – |
| 10/25/2024 | Blackhawks | – | Away | – |
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Edmonton vs. Nashville Game Info
- Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
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