How to Pick the Stars vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 12

Published 11:50 am Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Thursday’s contest that pits the Dallas Stars versus the Nashville Predators, which starts at 8:00 PM ET, includes plenty of betting possibilities. Below, we go over the best bets for this matchup, so take a glimpse before making any wagers.

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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 combined for more than Thursday’s over/under of 6 goals 15 times this season.
• A total of 11 of Nashville’s games have ended with over 6 goals this season.
• The Stars score 3.37 goals per game, compared to the Predators’ average of 2.21, adding up to 0.4 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 6.
• 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

• The Stars are 15-7 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
• Dallas is 5-2 (winning 71.4% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -201 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Stars have a 66.8% chance to win.

Predators Moneyline: +167

• Nashville is yet to win as the moneyline underdog this season (in 11 opportunities).
• The Predators are winless in games with moneyline odds of +167 or longer (in one chance).
• Nashville has a 37.5% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Dallas 4, Nashville 2

Stars Points Leaders

• Matt Duchene has been important to Dallas’ offense this season, putting up 29 points in 27 games.
• Mason Marchment has 27 points (12 goals, 15 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• On 43 shots (for nine goals) and 11 assists, Tyler Seguin has recorded 20 points this season.
• In 20 games played this season, Jake Oettinger (14-6-0) has given up 47 goals.

Predators Points Leaders

• Roman Josi is a key offensive option for Nashville, with 23 points this season. He has put up seven goals and 16 assists in 29 games.
• Filip Forsberg is a top contributor for Nashville, with 19 total points this season. He has scored nine goals and provided 10 assists in 29 games.
• Jonathan Marchessault has seven goals and eight assists, for a season point total of 15.
• Juuse Saros’ record stands at 6-13-5 on the season, allowing 64 goals (2.7 goals against average) and compiling 629 saves with 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)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Venue: American Airlines Center

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