How to Pick the Stars vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 12
Published 11:33 am Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Thursday’s game that pits the Dallas Stars versus the Nashville Predators, which starts at 8:00 PM ET, features plenty of betting possibilities. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a peek before making any wagers.
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Stars vs. Predators Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.7 goals)
- This season, Dallas games have gone over this one’s 6-goal over/under 15 times.
- So far this season, 11 games Nashville has played finished with over 6 goals.
- 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 total of 6.
- These two teams allow 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 favored on the moneyline this season (68.2%).
- Dallas is 5-2 (victorious in 71.4% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -201 or shorter.
- Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Stars have an implied probability of 66.8% to win.
Predators Moneyline: +167
- Nashville is yet to win as the moneyline underdog this season (in 11 opportunities).
- The Predators are winless in games with moneyline odds of +167 or longer (in one chance).
- Nashville has a 37.5% implied probability to win this matchup.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Dallas 4, Nashville 2
Stars Points Leaders
- Matt Duchene has been critical to Dallas’ offense this season, recording 29 points in 27 games.
- Mason Marchment has 27 points (12 goals, 15 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
- Tyler Seguin has contributed 20 points for Dallas in 19 games this season, scoring on 20.9% of his shots and recording nine goals and 11 assists.
- In the 20 games Jake Oettinger has played this season, his save percentage is .912, 13th in the league.
Predators Points Leaders
- Roman Josi is among the top options on offense for Nashville, with 23 points this season. He has recorded seven goals and 16 assists in 29 games.
- Nashville’s Filip Forsberg has racked up 19 total points (0.7 per game), with nine goals and 10 assists.
- Jonathan Marchessault has seven goals and eight assists for Dallas.
- 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 given up 64 goals (2.7 goals against average).
Stars’ Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2024 | Kings | L 3-2 | Away | -118 |
| 12/6/2024 | Golden Knights | L 3-2 | Away | -142 |
| 12/8/2024 | Flames | W 6-2 | Home | -231 |
| 12/12/2024 | Predators | – | Home | -201 |
| 12/14/2024 | Blues | – | Home | – |
| 12/16/2024 | Capitals | – | Home | – |
| 12/18/2024 | Maple Leafs | – | Home | – |
Predators’ Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2024 | Canadiens | L 3-0 | Away | -131 |
| 12/7/2024 | Senators | L 3-1 | Away | +105 |
| 12/10/2024 | Flames | L 4-3 | Home | -189 |
| 12/12/2024 | Stars | – | Away | +167 |
| 12/14/2024 | Avalanche | – | Away | – |
| 12/17/2024 | Rangers | – | Home | – |
| 12/19/2024 | Penguins | – | Home | – |
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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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