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.

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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)
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• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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