Thursday’s contest that pits the Dallas Stars versus the Nashville Predators, which starts at 8:00 PM ET, includes plenty of betting options. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a look before making any wagers.

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Stars vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• Dallas’ games last season finished above this matchup’s total of 6.5 goals 48 times.
• Nashville’s games last season had more than 6.5 goals 35 of 88 times.
• The teams combined to score 6.8 goals per game, 0.3 more than this one’s over/under.
• These teams together gave up 5.8 goals per game, 0.7 fewer than this one’s over/under.
• The Predators were 10th in the league in goals scored, compared to the third-ranked Stars.
• This game features the league’s 13th-ranked (Predators) and eighth-ranked (Stars) teams last season in terms of defense.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -118

• The Stars were 53-31 when listed as a moneyline favorite last season.
• When it played as a moneyline favorite at -118 or shorter, Dallas went 51-27.
• The implied moneyline probability in this matchup gives the Stars a 54.1% chance to win.

Predators Moneyline: -102

• Last season the Predators had 21 wins in the 42 games in which they were an underdog.
• Nashville went 16-17 last season when bookmakers made them underdogs of -102 or longer on the moneyline.
• The Predators have a 50.5% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Dallas 3

Stars Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Jason Robertson was one of Dallas’ leading contributors last season, posting 80 points. He averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 12.6%.
• Wyatt Johnston was another of Dallas’ key contributors last season, tallying 65 total points (32 goals and 33 assists).
• Dallas’ offensive effort last season was aided by Matt Duchene’s 65 points, including 40 assists.
• As Dallas’ top goalie last season, Jake Oettinger recorded 35 wins and 14 losses while giving up 140 goals against 1336 saves.

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Filip Forsberg was a top offensive contributor for his team 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 was a top contributor for Nashville, with 85 total points. He scored 23 goals and provided 62 assists in 82 contests.
• Steven Stamkos had 40 goals and 41 assists for Dallas.
• Juuse Saros had a .906 save percentage (30th in the league) last season, conceding 173 goals (2.9 goals against average). He put together a 35-24-5 record between the pipes for Nashville.

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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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