The contest between the Dallas Stars and the Nashville Predators at 8:00 PM ET on Thursday has lots of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and projections.

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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 for more than 6.5 goals.
• Nashville played 35 games last season with over 6.5 goals.
• The teams combined to score 6.8 goals per game, 0.3 more than this one’s total.
• These two teams together allowed 5.8 goals per game, 0.7 fewer than this one’s total.
• In terms of goals scored, the Stars were third in the league, and the Predators were 10th.
• The Stars were eighth in the league in goals conceded, and the Predators were 13th.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -117

• The Stars were 53-31 when favored on the moneyline last season.
• In games when it was a moneyline favorite with odds of -117 or shorter, Dallas had a 52-27 record (winning 65.8% of its games).
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Stars’ implied win probability is 53.9%.

Predators Moneyline: -103

• Last season the Predators had 21 wins in the 42 games in which they were an underdog.
• Nashville won 17 of its 34 games last season when an underdog by -103 or longer on the moneyline.
• The moneyline implies a 50.7% chance to win for the Predators.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Dallas 3

Stars Points Leaders (2023-24)

• With 29 goals and 51 assists last season, Jason Robertson was one of Dallas’ top contributors (80 points).
• Having scored 32 goals and adding 33 assists a year ago, Wyatt Johnston was a top contributor for Dallas over the course 82 games.
• Dallas’ scoring effort last season was aided by Matt Duchene’s 65 points, including 40 assists.
• In the 54 games Jake Oettinger played a season ago, his save percentage was .905, 31st in the league.

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 made a big impact for Nashville last season with 85 points, thanks to 23 goals and 62 assists.
• Steven Stamkos had 40 goals and 41 assists, for a season point total of 81.
• Juuse Saros had a 35-24-5 record last season, with a .906 save percentage (30th in the league). In 64 games, he conceded 173 goals (2.9 goals against average).

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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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