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

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Stars vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

• Dallas and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) 15 times this season.
• A total of 11 of Nashville’s games have finished with over 6 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 5.6 goals per game, 0.41999999999999993 less than the over/under set for this contest.
• These two teams give up a combined 5.7 goals per game, 0.3 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -201

• In the 22 times this season the Stars have been a moneyline favorite, they have finished 15-7 in those games.
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -201 or shorter, Dallas has compiled a 5-2 record (winning 71.4% of its games).
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Stars have a 66.8% chance to win.

Predators Moneyline: +167

• Nashville is looking for its first win as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 11 opportunities).
• When the Predators’ moneyline odds are +167 or longer, they are yet to win a game in one opportunity.
• Nashville’s implied probability to win this game is 37.5% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Dallas 4, Nashville 2

Stars Points Leaders

• Matt Duchene is one of Dallas’ top contributors this season with 29 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 26.1%.
• With 12 goals and 15 assists, Mason Marchment is one of the top contributors for Dallas with his 27 points (one per game).
• On 43 shots (for nine goals) and 11 assists, Tyler Seguin has recorded 20 points this season.
• In the 20 games Jake Oettinger has played this season, his save percentage is .912, 13th in the league.

Predators Points Leaders

• Roman Josi is a key offensive option for Nashville, with 23 points this season. He has recorded seven goals and 16 assists in 29 games.
• Filip Forsberg is a top contributor for Nashville, with 19 total points this season. He has netted nine goals and provided 10 assists in 29 contests.
• Jonathan Marchessault has scored seven goals and contributed eight assists for Nashville, giving him a point total of 15.
• Juuse Saros has a record of 6-13-5 in 24 games this season, conceding 64 goals (2.7 goals against average) with 629 saves and a .908 save percentage, 24th in the league.

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Dallas vs. Nashville Game Info

• Date: Thursday, December 12, 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: Dallas, Texas
• Venue: American Airlines Center

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