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

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Stars vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• Dallas and its opponent went over 6.5 combined goals in 48 of 101 games last season.
• Nashville played 35 games last season that ended with more than 6.5 goals.
• These teams scored 6.8 goals per game between them, 0.3 more than this one’s total.
• These teams gave up a combined 5.8 goals per game, 0.7 fewer than this one’s over/under.
• The Predators were 10th in the league in goals scored, compared to the third-ranked Stars.
• The Stars were eighth in the league in goals conceded, and the Predators were 13th.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -117

• The Stars were a moneyline favorite 84 times last season, and finished 53-31 in those games.
• In games when it was a moneyline favorite at -117 or shorter, Dallas went 52-27.
• The Stars have a 53.9% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline’s implied probability.

Predators Moneyline: -103

• The Predators were an underdog 42 times last season, and upset their opponent in 21, or 50.0%, of those games.
• Nashville had a record of 17-17 in games when bookmakers listed them as -103 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• The moneyline set for 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 among Dallas’ leading contributors a season ago, recording 80 points. He averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 12.6%.
• Wyatt Johnston had 32 goals and 33 assists for Dallas last season, totaling 65 points (0.8 per game).
• Matt Duchene contributed 65 points for Dallas in 80 games a season ago, netting a goal on 14.5% of his shots and recording 25 goals and 40 assists.
• Last season for Dallas, Jake Oettinger (35-14-4) recorded a 2.7 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .905.

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Filip Forsberg was an important part of the offense for Nashville last season, with 94 points. He put up 48 goals and 46 assists in 82 games.
• Roman Josi’s 85 points last season, including 23 goals and 62 assists, made him one of the top offensive threats for Nashville.
• Steven Stamkos had 40 goals and 41 assists, for a season point total of 81.
• Juuse Saros’ record was 35-24-5 last season, giving up 173 goals (2.9 goals against average) and having a .906 save percentage (30th in the league).

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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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