How to Pick the Oilers vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 17
Published 11:36 am Wednesday, October 16, 2024
If you’re seeking best bets for the Edmonton Oilers’ upcoming contest against the Nashville Predators on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right place. Read on, as we offer our picks and projections for this showdown.
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Oilers vs. Predators Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6.5 goals)
- In 50 games last season, Edmonton and its opponent combined for more than 6.5 goals.
- Nashville played 35 games last season with more than 6.5 goals.
- These two teams averaged 6.8 goals per game between them, 0.3 more than this one’s total.
- These teams allowed 5.9 goals per game combined, 0.6 fewer than this one’s over/under.
- In terms of goals scored, the Oilers were fourth in the league, and the Predators were 10th.
- The Predators were 13th in the league in goals conceded, and the Oilers were 10th.
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Moneyline Pick
Oilers Moneyline: -115
- The Oilers won 57 of their 90 games when favored on the moneyline last season (63.3%).
- Edmonton was 57-31 when it played as a moneyline favorite of -115 or shorter.
- The Oilers have a 53.5% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline’s implied probability.
Predators Moneyline: -105
- The Predators were an underdog 42 times last season, and upset their opponent 21 times.
- Nashville was 18-18 last season when bookmakers made them underdogs of -105 or longer on the moneyline.
- The moneyline implies a 51.2% chance of victory for the Predators.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Nashville 4, Edmonton 3
Oilers Points Leaders (2023-24)
- One of Edmonton’s top offensive options last season was Connor McDavid, who put up 132 points in 76 contests.
- With 41 goals and 65 assists, Leon Draisaitl was among the top offensive options for Edmonton last season (106 points, 1.3 per game).
- In 81 games a season ago, Evan Bouchard proved to be a scoring option for Edmonton. He racked up 82 points on the year (18 goals and 64 assists).
- Last season for Edmonton, Stuart Skinner (36-16-5) posted a 2.6 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .905.
Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)
- Nashville’s Filip Forsberg totaled 46 assists and 48 goals in 82 games last season, for 94 points.
- Nashville’s Roman Josi racked up 85 total points (one per game), with 23 goals and 62 assists.
- Nashville’s Steven Stamkos had 81 points, courtesy of 40 goals (third on team) and 41 assists (fifth).
- Juuse Saros’ record was 35-24-5 last season, giving up 173 goals (2.9 goals against average) and having a .906 save percentage (30th in the league).
Oilers’ Schedule
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Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|
10/12/2024 | Blackhawks | L 5-2 | Home | -361 |
10/13/2024 | Flames | L 4-1 | Home | -265 |
10/15/2024 | Flyers | W 4-3 | Home | -207 |
10/17/2024 | Predators | – | Away | -115 |
10/19/2024 | Stars | – | Away | – |
10/22/2024 | Hurricanes | – | Home | – |
10/25/2024 | Penguins | – | Home | – |
Predators’ Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|
10/10/2024 | Stars | L 4-3 | Home | +110 |
10/12/2024 | Red Wings | L 3-0 | Away | -142 |
10/15/2024 | Kraken | L 7-3 | Home | -190 |
10/17/2024 | Oilers | – | Home | -105 |
10/19/2024 | Red Wings | – | Home | – |
10/22/2024 | Bruins | – | Home | – |
10/25/2024 | Blackhawks | – | Away | – |
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Edmonton vs. Nashville Game Info
- Date: Thursday, October 17, 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: Nashville, Tennessee
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
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