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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