Prior to the puck dropping at 8:00 PM ET in Thursday’s game between the Nashville Predators and the Dallas Stars, here are the best bets you should be thinking about, 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)

• Of Nashville’s 88 games last season, 52 finished above this game’s total of 6 goals.
• Dallas played 56 games last season that finished with over 6 goals.
• These two teams averaged 6.8 goals per game between them, 0.8 more than this one’s total.
• These teams allowed a combined 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: -117

• The Predators were 27-17 when listed as a moneyline favorite last season.
• Nashville was 23-14 when it played as a moneyline favorite of -117 or shorter.
• The Predators have a 53.9% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline’s implied probability.

Stars Moneyline: -103

• The Stars secured an upset victory in nine, or 52.9%, of the 17 games they played as an underdog last season.
• Dallas had 14 games last season as an underdog by -103 or longer, and went 7-7.
• The moneyline implies a 50.7% chance to win for the Stars.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Dallas 3

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Filip Forsberg, a leading offensive player a season ago for Nashville, put up 94 points on the season.
• Roman Josi was another of Nashville’s key contributors last season, posting 85 total points (23 goals and 62 assists).
• Nashville’s scoring effort last season was aided by Steven Stamkos’ 85 points, including 41 assists.
• As Nashville’s top keeper last season, Juuse Saros posted 35 wins and 24 losses while surrendering 173 goals against 1672 saves.

Stars Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Jason Robertson was among the top options on offense for Dallas last season, with 80 points. He put up 29 goals and 51 assists in 82 games.
• Wyatt Johnston was key for Dallas’ attack with 65 total points (0.8 per game), including 32 goals and 33 assists in 82 games.
• Dallas’ Roope Hintz had 65 points (30 goals, 35 assists) last season.
• 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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