Thursday’s contest that pits the Dallas Stars against the Nashville Predators, which begins at 8:00 PM ET, features plenty of betting possibilities. Below, we go over the best bets for this matchup, so take a glimpse before making any wagers.

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Stars vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• In 48 of 101 games last season, Dallas and its opponent combined to finish above 6.5 goals.
• Nashville’s games last season had over 6.5 goals 35 of 88 times.
• The teams averaged 6.8 goals per game combined, 0.3 more than this one’s total.
• These teams surrendered a combined 5.8 goals per game, 0.7 fewer than this one’s over/under.
• In terms of goals scored, the Stars were third in the league, and the Predators were 10th.
• This game features the league’s 13th-ranked (Predators) and eighth-ranked (Stars) teams last season in terms of defense.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -117

• The Stars were a moneyline favorite 84 times last season, and finished 53-31 in those games.
• Dallas was 52-27 when playing as a moneyline favorite of -117 or shorter.
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Stars’ implied win probability is 53.9%.

Predators Moneyline: -103

• The Predators secured an upset victory in 21, or 50.0%, of the 42 games they played as an underdog last season.
• Nashville had 34 games last season as an underdog by -103 or longer, and went 17-17.
• The win probability for the Predators, implied from the moneyline, is 50.7%.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Dallas 3

Stars Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Jason Robertson was one of Dallas’ leading contributors last season, recording 80 points. He averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 12.6%.
• Wyatt Johnston was another of Dallas’ top contributors last season, totaling 65 total points (32 goals and 33 assists).
• Dallas’ offensive effort last season was aided by Matt Duchene’s 65 points, including 40 assists.
• As Dallas’ top goalie last season, Jake Oettinger posted 35 wins and 14 losses while giving up 140 goals against 1336 saves.

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Filip Forsberg was an important part of the offense for Nashville last season, with 94 points. He recorded 48 goals and 46 assists in 82 games.
• Roman Josi’s 85 points last season, including 23 goals and 62 assists, made him one of the top offensive threats for Nashville.
• Steven Stamkos had 40 goals and 41 assists, for a season point total of 81.
• Juuse Saros had a record of 35-24-5 in 64 games last season, conceding 173 goals (2.9 goals against average) with a .906 save percentage, 30th in the league.

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Dallas vs. Nashville 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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