How to Pick the Stars vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 12
Published 11:36 am Wednesday, December 11, 2024
If you’re searching for best bets for the Dallas Stars’ upcoming game against the Nashville Predators on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right spot. Read on, as we provide our picks and projections for this showdown.
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Stars vs. Predators Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.7 goals)
- Dallas and its opponent have combined for more than Thursday’s total of 6 goals 15 times this season.
- This season, 11 of Nashville’s games have featured more than 6 goals.
- The total for this game (6) is 0.4 more than the combined scoring averages for the Stars (3.37) and the Predators (2.21).
- These two teams give up a combined 5.7 goals per game, 0.3 less than this one’s over/under.
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Moneyline Pick
Stars Moneyline: -206
- In the 22 times this season the Stars have been a moneyline favorite, they have finished 15-7 in those games.
- Dallas is 5-2 when it has played with moneyline odds of -206 or shorter (71.4% win percentage).
- The Stars have a 67.3% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.
Predators Moneyline: +170
- Nashville is aiming for its first win as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 11 opportunities).
- The Predators have not won a match with moneyline odds of +170 or longer (in one such game).
- Nashville has a 37.0% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline odds).
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Dallas 4, Nashville 2
Stars Points Leaders
- Matt Duchene has been imperative to Dallas’ offense this season, registering 29 points in 27 games.
- Mason Marchment has 27 points (12 goals, 15 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
- Tyler Seguin has contributed 20 points for Dallas in 19 games this season, scoring on 20.9% of his shots and recording nine goals and 11 assists.
- In the 20 games Jake Oettinger has played this season, his save percentage is .912, 13th in the league.
Predators Points Leaders
- Roman Josi is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 23 points (0.8 per game). He has totaled seven goals and 16 assists in 29 games (playing 24:58 per game).
- Filip Forsberg has made a major impact for Nashville this season with 19 points, thanks to nine goals and 10 assists.
- Jonathan Marchessault has scored seven goals and contributed eight assists for Nashville, giving him a point total of 15.
- Juuse Saros has a record of 6-13-5 in 24 games this season, conceding 64 goals (2.7 goals against average) with 629 saves and a .908 save percentage, 24th in the league.
Stars’ Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2024 | Kings | L 3-2 | Away | -118 |
| 12/6/2024 | Golden Knights | L 3-2 | Away | -142 |
| 12/8/2024 | Flames | W 6-2 | Home | -231 |
| 12/12/2024 | Predators | – | Home | -206 |
| 12/14/2024 | Blues | – | Home | – |
| 12/16/2024 | Capitals | – | Home | – |
| 12/18/2024 | Maple Leafs | – | Home | – |
Predators’ Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2024 | Canadiens | L 3-0 | Away | -131 |
| 12/7/2024 | Senators | L 3-1 | Away | +105 |
| 12/10/2024 | Flames | L 4-3 | Home | -189 |
| 12/12/2024 | Stars | – | Away | +170 |
| 12/14/2024 | Avalanche | – | Away | – |
| 12/17/2024 | Rangers | – | Home | – |
| 12/19/2024 | Penguins | – | Home | – |
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Dallas vs. Nashville Game Info
- Date: Thursday, December 12, 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: Dallas, Texas
- Venue: American Airlines Center
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