The game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Nashville Predators at 8:00 PM ET on Thursday has a variety of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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Oilers vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6.5 goals)

• Edmonton’s games last season finished above this matchup’s total of 6.5 goals 50 times.
• Nashville played 35 games last season that ended with over 6.5 goals.
• These teams scored 6.8 goals per game between them, 0.3 more than this one’s over/under.
• Combined, these teams gave up 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: -116

• The Oilers had a 57-33 record when favored on the moneyline last season.
• When it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -116 or shorter, Edmonton had a 57-31 record (winning 64.8% of its games).
• Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Oilers have an implied win probability of 53.7%.

Predators Moneyline: -103

• The Predators were an underdog 42 times last season, and upset their opponent 21 times.
• Nashville was 17-17 as an underdog of -103 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• Oddsmakers have implied, based on the moneyline in this matchup, that the Predators have a 50.7% chance to win.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Edmonton 3

Oilers Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Connor McDavid was important to Edmonton’s offense last season, recording 132 points in 76 games.
• Leon Draisaitl had 41 goals and 65 assists for Edmonton last season, totaling 106 points (1.3 per game).
• On 220 shots, Evan Bouchard contributed 82 points (18 goals, 64 assists) for Edmonton last season.
• Last season for Edmonton, Stuart Skinner (36-16-5) recorded a 2.6 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .905.

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Filip Forsberg’s 48 goals and 46 assists in 82 games gave him 94 points last season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Roman Josi made a big impact for Nashville last season with 85 points, thanks to 23 goals and 62 assists.
• Steven Stamkos had 40 goals and 41 assists, for a season point total of 81.
• Juuse Saros had a 35-24-5 record last season, with a .906 save percentage (30th in the league). In 64 games, he allowed 173 goals (2.9 goals against average).

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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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