Searching for best bets for the upcoming contest between the Nashville Predators and the Dallas Stars on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET? You’ve found the right spot. In the piece below, we provide our picks and predictions to help you make smart betting decisions 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)

• Of Nashville’s 88 games last season, 52 finished above this game’s total of 6 goals.
• Dallas played 56 games last season with over 6 goals.
• The teams combined to score 6.8 goals per game, 0.8 more than this one’s total.
• These two teams together gave up 5.8 goals per game, 0.2 fewer than this one’s over/under.
• The Stars were third in the league in goals scored, compared to the 10th-ranked Predators.
• The Stars were eighth in the league in goals allowed, and the Predators were 13th.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -117

• The Predators won 27 of their 44 games when favored on the moneyline last season (61.4%).
• Nashville was 23-14 when it played as a moneyline favorite of -117 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Predators a 53.9% chance to win.

Stars Moneyline: -103

• The Stars were an underdog 17 times last season, and upset their opponent in nine, or 52.9%, of those games.
• Dallas had 14 games last season as an underdog by -103 or longer, and went 7-7.
• The win probability for the Stars, implied from the moneyline, is 50.7%.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Dallas 3

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• With 48 goals and 46 assists last season, Filip Forsberg was one of Nashville’s top contributors (94 points).
• With 23 goals and 62 assists, Roman Josi was one of the top offensive options for Nashville (85 points, one per game).
• Nashville’s scoring effort last season was aided by Steven Stamkos’ 85 points, including 41 assists.
• As Nashville’s top goalkeeper last season, Juuse Saros tallied 35 wins and 24 losses while allowing 173 goals against 1672 saves.

Stars Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Jason Robertson was a top offensive contributor for his squad last season with 80 points (one per game). He totaled 29 goals and 51 assists in 82 games (playing 18:19 per game).
• 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 record of 35-14-4 in 54 games last season, conceding 140 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .905 save percentage, 31st in the league.

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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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