Thursday’s game that pits the Nashville Predators versus the Dallas Stars, which starts at 8:00 PM ET, features plenty of betting options. Below, we go over the best bets for this matchup, so take a glimpse before placing any wagers.

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Predators vs. Stars Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• In 52 games last season, Nashville and its opponent combined for more than 6 goals.
• Dallas’ games last season had more than 6 goals 56 of 101 times.
• These two teams racked up a combined 6.8 goals per game, 0.8 more than this one’s total.
• Opponents of these teams averaged 5.8 goals per game combined, 0.2 fewer than this one’s over/under.
• The Predators were 10th in goals scored in the league, and the Stars were third.
• This game features the league’s eighth-ranked (Stars) and 13th-ranked (Predators) teams last season in terms of defense.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -117

• The Predators won 61.4% of their games last season when they were a moneyline favorite (27-17).
• Nashville went 23-14 in games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -117 or shorter.
• The Predators have an implied moneyline win probability of 53.9% in this contest.

Stars Moneyline: -103

• Last season the Stars had nine wins in the 17 games in which they were an underdog.
• Dallas had a record of 7-7 in games when oddsmakers listed them as -103 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• The win probability for the Stars, implied from the moneyline, is 50.7%.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Dallas 3

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Filip Forsberg was important to Nashville’s offense a season ago, racking up 94 points in 82 games.
• Roman Josi was another of Nashville’s top contributors last season, posting 85 total points (23 goals and 62 assists).
• On 262 shots, Steven Stamkos created 81 points (40 goals, 41 assists) for Nashville last season.
• Last season for Nashville, Juuse Saros (35-24-5) registered a 2.9 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .906.

Stars Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Jason Robertson had 29 goals (0.4 per game) and 51 assists (0.6 per game) last season, taking 2.8 shots per game and shooting 12.6%. That made him among the leaders for Dallas with 80 total points (one per game).
• Dallas’ Wyatt Johnston racked up 65 total points (0.8 per game), with 32 goals and 33 assists.
• Dallas’ Roope Hintz had 65 points (30 goals, 35 assists) last season.
• Jake Oettinger had a record of 35-14-4 in 54 games last season, conceding 140 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .905 save percentage, 31st in the league.

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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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