If you’re searching for best bets for the Nashville Predators’ upcoming contest against the Dallas Stars on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right place. Read on, as we offer our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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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 combined to score more than 6 goals in 52 of 88 games last season.
• Dallas played 56 games last season that ended with more than 6 goals.
• These two teams scored 6.8 goals per game combined, 0.8 more than this one’s over/under.
• These two teams together gave up 5.8 goals per game, 0.2 fewer than this one’s total.
• The Stars were third in the league in goals scored, compared to the 10th-ranked Predators.
• This game features the league’s eighth-ranked (Stars) and 13th-ranked (Predators) teams last season in terms of defense.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -117

• The Predators won 61.4% of their games last season when they were a moneyline favorite (27-17).
• When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -117 or shorter, Nashville had a 23-14 record (winning 62.2% of its games).
• The Predators have an implied moneyline win probability of 53.9% in this matchup.

Stars Moneyline: -103

• The Stars were an underdog 17 times last season, and upset their opponent in nine, or 52.9%, of those games.
• Dallas was 7-7 as an underdog of -103 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• The moneyline for this outing implies a 50.7% chance for the Stars to win.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Dallas 3

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Filip Forsberg was one of Nashville’s top contributors last season, posting 94 points. He averaged 0.6 goals per game, shooting 13.8%.
• With 23 goals and 62 assists, Roman Josi was one of the most important offensive options for Nashville (85 points, one per game).
• Nashville’s offensive effort last season was aided by Steven Stamkos’ 85 points, including 41 assists.
• Across 64 games played, Juuse Saros had a goaltending record of 35-24-5 last season. During those games, he allowed 173 goals while recording 1672 saves.

Stars Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Jason Robertson had 29 goals (0.4 per game) and 51 assists (0.6 per game) last season, averaging 2.8 shots per game and shooting 12.6%. That made him among the leaders for Dallas with 80 total points (one per game).
• Dallas’ Wyatt Johnston racked up 65 total points (0.8 per game), with 32 goals and 33 assists.
• Roope Hintz scored 30 goals and contributed 35 assists for Dallas, giving him a point total of 65.
• Dallas’ Jake Oettinger was 35-14-4 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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