How to Pick the Oilers vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 17
Published 11:50 am Wednesday, October 16, 2024
If you’re looking for best bets for the Edmonton Oilers’ upcoming contest against the Nashville Predators on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right spot. Read on, as we provide our picks and predictions for this showdown.
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Oilers vs. Predators Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6.5 goals)
- Of Edmonton’s 107 games last season, 50 finished above this game’s total of 6.5 goals.
- Nashville played 35 games last season that ended with more than 6.5 goals.
- The two teams averaged 6.8 goals per game combined, 0.3 more than this one’s total.
- These teams together gave up 5.9 goals per game, 0.6 fewer than this one’s total.
- The Oilers were fourth in goals scored in the league, and the Predators were 10th.
- The Predators were 13th in the league in goals conceded, and the Oilers were 10th.
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Moneyline Pick
Oilers Moneyline: -115
- The Oilers were favored on the moneyline 90 times last season, and went 57-33 in those games.
- Edmonton had a 57-31 record (winning 64.8% of its games) when it has played as a moneyline favorite of -115 or shorter.
- Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Oilers have an implied win probability of 53.5%.
Predators Moneyline: -105
- The Predators claimed an upset victory in 21, or 50.0%, of the 42 games they played as an underdog last season.
- Nashville was 18-18 as an underdog of -105 or longer on the moneyline last season.
- Sportsbooks have implied, based on the moneyline for 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)
- With 32 goals and 100 assists last season, Connor McDavid was one of Edmonton’s leading contributors (132 points).
- Leon Draisaitl was another of Edmonton’s top contributors last season, tallying 106 total points (41 goals and 65 assists).
- Evan Bouchard created 82 points for Edmonton in 81 games a season ago, scoring on 8.2% of his shots and putting up 18 goals and 64 assists.
- As Edmonton’s top goalie last season, Stuart Skinner posted 36 wins and 16 losses while surrendering 147 goals against 1406 saves.
Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)
- Filip Forsberg’s 48 goals and 46 assists in 82 games gave him 94 points last season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
- 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 Edmonton.
- Nashville’s Juuse Saros was 35-24-5 last season, allowing 173 goals (2.9 goals against average) with a .906 save percentage (30th in the league).
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)
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- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
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