How to Pick the Oilers vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 17
Published 12:36 pm Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Looking to put some money on the upcoming game (Thursday at 8:00 PM ET) between the Edmonton Oilers and the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena Below, we offer our best bets, along with our picks and predictions for this matchup.
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Oilers vs. Predators Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6.5 goals)
- Edmonton and its opponent went over 6.5 combined goals in 50 of 107 games last season.
- Nashville played 35 games last season that ended with over 6.5 goals.
- These two teams scored 6.8 goals per game combined, 0.3 more than this one’s over/under.
- Opponents of these teams combined to scored 5.9 goals per game, 0.6 fewer than this one’s over/under.
- The Oilers were fourth in goals scored in the league, and the Predators were 10th.
- The Oilers were 10th in the league in goals conceded, and the Predators were 13th.
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Moneyline Pick
Oilers Moneyline: -115
- The Oilers won 63.3% of their games last season when favored on the moneyline (57-33).
- When it played as a moneyline favorite at -115 or shorter, Edmonton went 57-31.
- Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Oilers’ implied win probability is 53.5%.
Predators Moneyline: -105
- The Predators were an underdog 42 times last season, and upset their opponent 21 times.
- Nashville was 18-18 as an underdog of -105 or longer on the moneyline last season.
- The win probability for the Predators, implied from the moneyline, is 51.2%.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Nashville 4, Edmonton 3
Oilers Points Leaders (2023-24)
- Connor McDavid, a leading offensive player last season for Edmonton, totaled 132 points on the season.
- Leon Draisaitl was another of Edmonton’s major contributors last season, tallying 106 total points (41 goals and 65 assists).
- Evan Bouchard contributed 82 points for Edmonton in 81 games a season ago, netting a goal on 8.2% of his shots and recording 18 goals and 64 assists.
- In the 59 games Stuart Skinner played a season ago, his save percentage was .905, 31st in the league.
Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)
- Filip Forsberg was an important part of the offense for Nashville last season, with 94 points. He recorded 48 goals and 46 assists in 82 games.
- Nashville’s Roman Josi racked up 85 total points (one per game), with 23 goals and 62 assists.
- Nashville’s Steven Stamkos had 81 points (40 goals, 41 assists) last season.
- 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.
Oilers’ Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12/2024 | Blackhawks | L 5-2 | Home | -361 |
| 10/13/2024 | Flames | L 4-1 | Home | -265 |
| 10/15/2024 | Flyers | W 4-3 | Home | -207 |
| 10/17/2024 | Predators | – | Away | -115 |
| 10/19/2024 | Stars | – | Away | – |
| 10/22/2024 | Hurricanes | – | Home | – |
| 10/25/2024 | Penguins | – | Home | – |
Predators’ Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2024 | Stars | L 4-3 | Home | +110 |
| 10/12/2024 | Red Wings | L 3-0 | Away | -142 |
| 10/15/2024 | Kraken | L 7-3 | Home | -190 |
| 10/17/2024 | Oilers | – | Home | -105 |
| 10/19/2024 | Red Wings | – | Home | – |
| 10/22/2024 | Bruins | – | Home | – |
| 10/25/2024 | Blackhawks | – | Away | – |
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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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