Thursday’s game that pits the Dallas Stars versus the Nashville Predators, which begins at 8:00 PM ET, includes plenty of betting possibilities. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a peek before making any wagers.

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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 and its opponent combined to score more than 6.5 goals in 35 of 88 games last season.
• These two teams scored 6.8 goals per game combined, 0.3 more than this one’s total.
• Opponents of these teams combined to averaged 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.
• This game features the league’s 13th-ranked (Predators) and eighth-ranked (Stars) teams last season in terms of defense.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -118

• The Stars won 53 of their 84 games when favored on the moneyline last season (63.1%).
• Dallas had a 51-27 record (winning 65.4% of its games) when playing as a moneyline favorite of -118 or shorter.
• The Stars have a 54.1% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline’s implied probability.

Predators Moneyline: -102

• The Predators secured an upset victory in 21, or 50.0%, of the 42 games they played as an underdog last season.
• Nashville was 16-17 last season when bookmakers made them underdogs of -102 or longer on the moneyline.
• The moneyline implies a 50.5% chance to win for the Predators.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Dallas 3

Stars Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Jason Robertson was among Dallas’ leading contributors a season ago, recording 80 points. He averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 12.6%.
• Wyatt Johnston garnered 65 points (32 goals, 33 assists), adding significantly to the team’s scoring efforts last season.
• On 172 shots, Matt Duchene created 65 points (25 goals, 40 assists) for Dallas last season.
• Across 54 games played, Jake Oettinger had a goaltending record of 35-14-4 last season. During those games, he allowed 140 goals while recording 1336 saves.

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Nashville’s Filip Forsberg totaled 46 assists and 48 goals in 82 games last season, for 94 points.
• Roman Josi was a key contributor for Nashville, with 85 total points. He scored 23 goals and provided 62 assists in 82 games.
• Steven Stamkos had 40 goals and 41 assists for Dallas.
• Juuse Saros had a .906 save percentage (30th in the league) last season, allowing 173 goals (2.9 goals against average). He put together a 35-24-5 record between the pipes for Nashville.

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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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