Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or have your eyes set on putting together a parlay, Thursday’s game at 8:00 PM ET between the Dallas Stars and the Nashville Predators features a slew of betting options. Before the puck drops, take a look at our best bets for this contest.

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Stars vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• Of Dallas’ 101 games last season, 48 finished above this game’s total of 6.5 goals.
• Nashville’s games last season had more than 6.5 goals 35 of 88 times.
• The two teams averaged 6.8 goals per game combined, 0.3 more than this one’s total.
• These teams surrendered 5.8 goals per game combined, 0.7 fewer than this one’s total.
• The Predators were 10th in the league in goals scored, compared to the third-ranked Stars.
• The Predators were 13th in the league in goals conceded, and the Stars were eighth.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -117

• The Stars had a 53-31 record when favored on the moneyline last season.
• When playing as a moneyline favorite at -117 or shorter, Dallas went 52-27.
• The Stars have a 53.9% chance to win this game based on the moneyline’s implied probability.

Predators Moneyline: -103

• The Predators were an underdog 42 times last season, and upset their opponent in 21, or 50.0%, of those games.
• Nashville had a record of 17-17 in games when bookmakers listed them as -103 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• Bookmakers have implied, based on the moneyline for this matchup, that the Predators have a 50.7% chance to win.

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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, totaling 80 points. He averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 12.6%.
• Wyatt Johnston had 32 goals and 33 assists for Dallas last season, totaling 65 points (0.8 per game).
• Dallas’ scoring effort last season was aided by Matt Duchene’s 65 points, including 40 assists.
• In the 54 games Jake Oettinger played a season ago, his save percentage was .905, 31st in the league.

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Filip Forsberg was a top offensive contributor for his squad last season with 94 points (1.1 per game). He scored 48 goals and 46 assists in 82 games (playing 18:54 per game).
• Roman Josi’s 85 points last season, including 23 goals and 62 assists, made him one of the top offensive threats for Nashville.
• Steven Stamkos scored 40 goals and contributed 41 assists for Nashville, giving him a point total of 81.
• Juuse Saros’ record was 35-24-5 last season, allowing 173 goals (2.9 goals against average) and having a .906 save percentage (30th in the league).

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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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