Prior to the puck dropping at 8:00 PM ET in Thursday’s contest between the Nashville Predators and the Dallas Stars, here are the best bets you should be considering, whether you’re looking to place a single wager or have your eyes set on putting together a parlay.

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Predators vs. Stars Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• Nashville and its opponent posted more than 6 goals in 52 of 88 games last season.
• Dallas combined with its opponent to score over 6 goals in 56 of 101 games last season.
• These teams scored a combined 6.8 goals per game, 0.8 more than this one’s total.
• Combined, these teams surrendered 5.8 goals per game, 0.2 fewer than this one’s over/under.
• The Stars were third in the league in goals scored, compared to the 10th-ranked Predators.
• The Stars were eighth in the league in goals allowed, and the Predators were 13th.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -116

• The Predators were favored on the moneyline 44 times last season, and finished 27-17 in those games.
• Nashville went 23-14 when it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -116 or shorter.
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied win probability of 53.7%.

Stars Moneyline: -104

• The Stars claimed an upset victory in nine, or 52.9%, of the 17 games they played as an underdog last season.
• Dallas had 15 games last season as an underdog by -104 or longer, and went 7-8.
• The win probability for the Stars, implied from the moneyline, is 51.0%.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Dallas 3

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• With 48 goals and 46 assists last season, Filip Forsberg was one of Nashville’s leading contributors (94 points).
• Roman Josi tallied 85 points (23 goals, 62 assists), adding significantly to the team’s offensive efforts last season.
• In 79 games a season ago, Steven Stamkos proved to be a contributor for Nashville. He posted 81 points on the year (40 goals and 41 assists).
• In the 64 games Juuse Saros played a season ago, his save percentage was .906, 30th in the league.

Stars Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Jason Robertson’s 29 goals and 51 assists in 82 games gave him 80 points last season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Dallas’ Wyatt Johnston racked up 65 total points (0.8 per game), with 32 goals and 33 assists.
• Dallas’ Roope Hintz had 65 points, courtesy of 30 goals (second on team) and 35 assists (fifth).
• Jake Oettinger had a record of 35-14-4 in 54 games last season, conceding 140 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .905 save percentage, 31st in the league.

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Nashville vs. Dallas 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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