For the upcoming battle between the Nashville Predators and the Dallas Stars on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET, we have highlighted the best bets to consider, along with our picks and predictions, in the article below.

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Predators vs. Stars Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• Nashville and its opponent combined to score more than 6 goals in 52 of 88 games last season.
• Dallas played 56 games last season that finished with over 6 goals.
• These two teams scored 6.8 goals per game combined, 0.8 more than this one’s over/under.
• These teams surrendered 5.8 goals per game combined, 0.2 fewer than this one’s over/under.
• The Predators were 10th in goals scored in the league, and the Stars were third.
• The Predators were 13th in the league in goals conceded, and the Stars were eighth.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -117

• The Predators won 27 of their 44 games when favored on the moneyline last season (61.4%).
• When playing as a moneyline favorite at -117 or shorter, Nashville went 23-14.
• The Predators have a 53.9% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline’s implied probability.

Stars Moneyline: -103

• The Stars were an underdog 17 times last season, and upset their opponent nine times.
• Dallas was 7-7 as an underdog of -103 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• Oddsmakers have implied, based on the moneyline in this matchup, that the Stars have a 50.7% chance to win.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Dallas 3

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• With 48 goals and 46 assists last season, Filip Forsberg was one of Nashville’s leading contributors (94 points).
• Roman Josi garnered 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.
• Across 64 games played, Juuse Saros had a goaltending record of 35-24-5 last season. During those games, he yielded 173 goals while recording 1672 saves.

Stars Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Jason Robertson had 29 goals (0.4 per game) and 51 assists (0.6 per game) last season, averaging 2.8 shots per game and shooting 12.6%. That made him among the leaders for Dallas with 80 total points (1.0 per game).
• Wyatt Johnston’s 65 points last season, including 32 goals and 33 assists, made him one of the top offensive threats for Dallas.
• Roope Hintz had 30 goals and 35 assists for Nashville.
• Dallas’ Jake Oettinger was 35-14-4 last season, conceding 140 goals (2.7 goals against average) with 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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