Seeking best bets for the upcoming game between the Dallas Stars and the Nashville Predators on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET? You’ve come to 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 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• In 48 games last season, Dallas and its opponent combined for more than 6.5 goals.
• Nashville played 35 games last season that finished with over 6.5 goals.
• The teams combined to score 6.8 goals per game, 0.3 more than this one’s total.
• Opponents of these teams combined to averaged 5.8 goals per game, 0.7 fewer than this one’s over/under.
• In terms of goals scored, the Stars were third in the league, and the Predators were 10th.
• 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 were a moneyline favorite 84 times last season, and went 53-31 in those games.
• When playing as a moneyline favorite at -117 or shorter, Dallas went 52-27.
• Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Stars have an implied win probability of 53.9%.

Predators Moneyline: -103

• The Predators were an underdog in 42 games last season, with 21 upset wins (50.0%).
• Nashville was 17-17 last season when oddsmakers made them underdogs of -103 or longer on the moneyline.
• The moneyline in this matchup implies a 50.7% chance for the Predators to win.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Dallas 3

Stars Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Jason Robertson was one of Dallas’ top contributors a season ago, posting 80 points. He averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 12.6%.
• Wyatt Johnston recorded 65 points (32 goals, 33 assists), adding significantly to the team’s scoring efforts last season.
• With 65 points in 80 games last season (25 goals and 40 assists), Matt Duchene was an important part of Dallas’ offensive efforts.
• In the 54 games Jake Oettinger played a season ago, his save percentage was .905, 31st in the league.

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Filip Forsberg’s 48 goals and 46 assists in 82 games gave him 94 points last season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Roman Josi’s 85 points last season, including 23 goals and 62 assists, made him one of the top offensive threats for Nashville.
• Nashville’s Steven Stamkos had 81 points, courtesy of 40 goals (third on team) and 41 assists (fifth).
• Juuse Saros had a .906 save percentage (30th in the league) last season, conceding 173 goals (2.9 goals against average). He compiled a 35-24-5 record between the pipes for Nashville.

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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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