Thursday’s NHL schedule features a matchup between the Nashville Predators and the Dallas Stars at Bridgestone Arena, with the puck dropping at 8:00 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or plan to build a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and predictions in the piece below.

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Predators vs. Stars Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• Of Nashville’s 88 games last season, 52 finished above this game’s total of 6 goals.
• Dallas’ games last season had more than 6 goals 56 of 101 times.
• These teams averaged 6.8 goals per game between them, 0.8 more than this one’s total.
• These teams together allowed 5.8 goals per game, 0.2 fewer than this one’s over/under.
• The Stars were third in the league in goals scored, compared to the 10th-ranked Predators.
• 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 listed as a moneyline favorite last season (61.4%).
• Nashville had a 23-14 record (winning 62.2% of its games) when it has played as a moneyline favorite of -117 or shorter.
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied win probability of 53.9%.

Stars Moneyline: -103

• The Stars were an underdog in 17 games last season, with nine upset wins (52.9%).
• Dallas had 14 games last season as an underdog by -103 or longer, and went 7-7.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 50.7% chance for the Stars to win.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Dallas 3

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Filip Forsberg was one of Nashville’s top contributors a season ago, posting 94 points. He averaged 0.6 goals per game, shooting 13.8%.
• Roman Josi posted 85 points (23 goals, 62 assists), adding significantly to the team’s scoring efforts last season.
• On 262 shots, Steven Stamkos recorded 81 points (40 goals, 41 assists) for Nashville last season.
• 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’s 29 goals and 51 assists in 82 games gave him 80 points last season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Wyatt Johnston was a top contributor for Dallas, with 65 total points. He scored 32 goals and provided 33 assists in 82 contests.
• Roope Hintz scored 30 goals and contributed 35 assists for Dallas, giving him a point total of 65.
• Jake Oettinger had a .905 save percentage (31st in the league) last season, giving up 140 goals (2.7 goals against average). He compiled a 35-14-4 record between the pipes for Dallas.

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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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