How to Pick the Predators vs. Oilers Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 31

Published 12:36 pm Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Looking for best bets for the upcoming contest between the Nashville Predators and the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET? You’ve found the right place. In the article below, we offer our picks and predictions to help you make wise betting decisions for this matchup.

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Predators vs. Oilers Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

  • Five Nashville games this season have gone over Thursday’s over/under of 6 goals.
  • So far this season, five games Edmonton has played finished with over 6 goals.
  • These two teams combine for 4.8 goals per game, 1.2400000000000002 less than the total set for this contest.
  • This game’s over/under is 0.9 less than the 6.9 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -131

  • The Predators have won 50.0% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (3-3).
  • When playing with moneyline odds of -131 or shorter, Nashville is 3-3 (winning 50.0% of the time).
  • Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Predators’ implied win probability is 56.7%.

Oilers Moneyline: +111

  • Edmonton will be the moneyline underdog for the first time this season.
  • The Oilers have moneyline odds of +111 or longer for the first time.
  • Edmonton’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 47.4% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Edmonton 2

Predators Points Leaders

  • With three goals and five assists this season, Ryan O’Reilly is one of Nashville’s top contributors (eight points).
  • Having scored four goals and adding four assists, Filip Forsberg is excelling for Nashville through nine games.
  • With six points through nine games (two goals and four assists), Jonathan Marchessault has been an important part of Nashville’s offensive efforts this season.
  • Juuse Saros (2-4-1) has a 2.8 goals against average and a save percentage of .905 for Nashville.

Oilers Points Leaders

  • Connor McDavid is among the top options on offense for Edmonton, with 10 points this season. He has put up three goals and seven assists in 10 games.
  • Leon Draisaitl’s 10 points this season, including six goals and four assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Edmonton.
  • Edmonton’s Mattias Ekholm has eight points, courtesy of two goals (fourth on team) and six assists (second).
  • Stuart Skinner has a record of 2-4-1 in seven games this season, conceding 23 goals (3.5 goals against average) with 156 saves and an .872 save percentage, 53rd in the league.

Predators’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/25/2024 Blackhawks W 3-2 Away -180
10/26/2024 Blue Jackets W 4-3 Home -196
10/28/2024 Lightning L 3-2 Away +118
10/31/2024 Oilers Home -131
11/2/2024 Avalanche Home
11/4/2024 Kings Home
11/6/2024 Capitals Away

Oilers’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/25/2024 Penguins W 4-0 Home -232
10/27/2024 Red Wings W 3-2 Away -265
10/28/2024 Blue Jackets L 6-1 Away -246
10/31/2024 Predators Away +111
11/3/2024 Flames Away
11/4/2024 Devils Home
11/6/2024 Golden Knights Home

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Nashville vs. Edmonton Game Info

  • Date: Thursday, October 31, 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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