How to Pick the Stars vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 10

Published 7:38 pm Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Seeking best bets for the upcoming contest between the Dallas Stars and the Nashville Predators on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET? You’ve come to the right spot. In the piece below, we offer our picks and predictions to help you make informed betting decisions for this matchup.

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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 played 35 games last season that finished with more than 6.5 goals.
  • These two teams scored 6.8 goals per game combined, 0.3 more than this one’s over/under.
  • Opponents of these two teams scored 5.8 goals per game combined, 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: -117

  • The Stars had a 53-31 record when listed as a moneyline favorite last season.
  • In games when it was a moneyline favorite with odds of -117 or shorter, Dallas had a 52-27 record (winning 65.8% of its games).
  • The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Stars a 53.9% chance to win.

Predators Moneyline: -103

  • The Predators were an underdog in 42 games last season, with 21 upset wins (50.0%).
  • Nashville had a record of 17-17 in games when sportsbooks listed them as -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, Dallas 3

Stars Points Leaders (2023-24)

  • Jason Robertson was among Dallas’ leading contributors a season ago, recording 80 points. He averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 12.6%.
  • Having scored 32 goals and adding 33 assists a year ago, Wyatt Johnston was a key piece on offense for Dallas over the course 82 games.
  • With 65 points in 80 games last season (25 goals and 40 assists), Matt Duchene was a key cog in the Dallas’ offense.
  • In 54 games played last season, Jake Oettinger (35-14-4) allowed 140 goals.

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

  • Nashville’s Filip Forsberg totaled 46 assists and 48 goals in 82 games last season, for 94 points.
  • Roman Josi was key for Nashville’s offense with 85 total points (one per game), including 23 goals and 62 assists in 82 games.
  • Steven Stamkos scored 40 goals and contributed 41 assists for Nashville, giving him a point total of 81.
  • Juuse Saros had a record of 35-24-5 in 64 games last season, conceding 173 goals (2.9 goals against average) with a .906 save percentage, 30th in the league.

Stars’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/10/2024 Predators Away -117
10/12/2024 Islanders Home
10/13/2024 Kraken Home
10/15/2024 Sharks Home

Predators’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/10/2024 Stars Home -103
10/12/2024 Red Wings Away
10/15/2024 Kraken Home
10/17/2024 Oilers Home

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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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