There are a variety of betting options to consider for the upcoming contest that has the Edmonton Oilers facing off against the Nashville Predators at 8:00 PM ET on Thursday, October 17. To get you ready to make a bet or build a parlay, see our best bets and predictions below.

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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’s games last season had more than 6.5 goals 35 of 88 times.
• The two teams combined to score 6.8 goals per game, 0.3 more than this one’s total.
• Opponents of these teams scored 5.9 goals per game combined, 0.6 fewer than this one’s total.
• The Oilers were fourth in goals scored in the league, and the Predators were 10th.
• This game features the league’s 13th-ranked (Predators) and 10th-ranked (Oilers) teams last season in terms of defense.

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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).
• Edmonton was 57-31 when playing as a moneyline favorite of -115 or shorter.
• The Oilers have an implied moneyline win probability of 53.5% in this game.

Predators Moneyline: -105

• The Predators secured an upset victory in 21, or 50.0%, of the 42 games they played as an underdog last season.
• Nashville won 18 of its 36 games last season when an underdog by -105 or longer on the moneyline.
• Bookmakers 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)

• One of Edmonton’s top offensive players a season ago was Connor McDavid, who recorded 132 points in 76 contests.
• 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 a key cog in the Edmonton’s offensive efforts.
• Last season for Edmonton, Stuart Skinner (36-16-5) recorded a 2.6 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .905.

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 was pivotal for Nashville’s offense with 85 total points (one per game), including 23 goals and 62 assists in 82 games.
• Steven Stamkos had 40 goals and 41 assists for Edmonton.
• 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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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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