Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or have your sights set on building a parlay, Thursday’s game at 8:00 PM ET between the Edmonton Oilers and the Nashville Predators features a variety of betting options. Before the puck drops, check out our best bets for this contest.

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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 that ended with over 6.5 goals.
• The two teams combined to score 6.8 goals per game, 0.3 more than this one’s total.
• These teams allowed 5.9 goals per game combined, 0.6 fewer than this one’s total.
• The Oilers were fourth in goals scored in the league, and the Predators were 10th.
• This game features the league’s 13th-ranked (Predators) and 10th-ranked (Oilers) teams last season in terms of defense.

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Moneyline Pick

Oilers Moneyline: -115

• The Oilers won 57 of their 90 games when listed as a moneyline favorite last season (63.3%).
• When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -115 or shorter, Edmonton had a 57-31 record (winning 64.8% of its games).
• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Oilers a 53.5% chance to win.

Predators Moneyline: -105

• The Predators claimed an upset victory in 21, or 50.0%, of the 42 games they played as an underdog last season.
• Nashville had a record of 18-18 in games when sportsbooks listed them as -105 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• The moneyline in this matchup implies a 51.2% chance for the Predators to win.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Edmonton 3

Oilers Points Leaders (2023-24)

• With 32 goals and 100 assists last season, Connor McDavid was one of Edmonton’s leading contributors (132 points).
• Leon Draisaitl was another of Edmonton’s key contributors last season, tallying 106 total points (41 goals and 65 assists).
• On 220 shots, Evan Bouchard created 82 points (18 goals, 64 assists) for Edmonton last season.
• In 59 games played last season, Stuart Skinner (36-16-5) gave up 147 goals.

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Filip Forsberg was a key offensive option for Nashville last season, with 94 points. He put up 48 goals and 46 assists in 82 games.
• Roman Josi was a key contributor for Nashville, with 85 total points. He scored 23 goals and provided 62 assists in 82 games.
• Steven Stamkos had 40 goals and 41 assists for Edmonton.
• Juuse Saros had a .906 save percentage (30th in the league) last season, allowing 173 goals (2.9 goals against average). He put together a 35-24-5 record between the pipes for Nashville.

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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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