Wanting to place some wagers on the upcoming game (Thursday at 8:00 PM ET) between the Nashville Predators and the Dallas Stars at Bridgestone Arena Below, we submit our best bets, along with our picks and projections for this matchup.

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Predators vs. Stars Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• In 52 games last season, Nashville and its opponent combined for more than 6 goals.
• Dallas’ games last season had more than 6 goals 56 of 101 times.
• The teams averaged 6.8 goals per game combined, 0.8 more than this one’s total.
• Opponents of these teams combined to scored 5.8 goals per game, 0.2 fewer than this one’s over/under.
• The Predators were 10th in goals scored in the league, and the Stars were third.
• The Stars were eighth in the league in goals surrendered, and the Predators were 13th.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -117

• The Predators won 61.4% of their games last season when favored on the moneyline (27-17).
• When playing as a moneyline favorite at -117 or shorter, Nashville went 23-14.
• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Predators a 53.9% chance to win.

Stars Moneyline: -103

• Last season the Stars had nine wins in the 17 games in which they were an underdog.
• Dallas had 14 games last season as an underdog by -103 or longer, and went 7-7.
• The Stars have a 50.7% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Dallas 3

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Filip Forsberg, a productive offensive player last season for Nashville, tallied 94 points on the season.
• Having scored 23 goals and adding 62 assists a year ago, Roman Josi was a top contributor for Nashville over the course 82 games.
• Nashville’s offensive effort last season was aided by Steven Stamkos’ 85 points, including 41 assists.
• As Nashville’s top keeper last season, Juuse Saros posted 35 wins and 24 losses while surrendering 173 goals against 1672 saves.

Stars Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Jason Robertson’s 29 goals and 51 assists in 82 games gave him 80 points last season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Wyatt Johnston’s 65 points last season, including 32 goals and 33 assists, made him one of the top offensive threats for Dallas.
• Dallas’ Roope Hintz had 65 points, courtesy of 30 goals (second on team) and 35 assists (fifth).
• Jake Oettinger had a .905 save percentage (31st in the league) last season, giving up 140 goals (2.7 goals against average). He compiled a 35-14-4 record between the pipes for Dallas.

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Nashville vs. Dallas 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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