Thursday’s NHL schedule includes a matchup between the Dallas Stars and the Nashville Predators at American Airlines Center, with the puck dropping at 8:00 PM ET. Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or plan to put together a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and projections in the article below.

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Stars vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

• Dallas and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s total (6 goals) 15 times this season.
• This season, 11 of Nashville’s games have featured more than 6 goals.
• The Stars score 3.37 goals per game, compared to the Predators’ average of 2.21, adding up to 0.4 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
• These two teams concede a combined 5.7 goals per game, 0.3 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -201

• The Stars have been victorious in 15 of their 22 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (68.2%).
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -201 or shorter, Dallas is 5-2 (winning 71.4% of the time).
• Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Stars’ implied win probability is 66.8%.

Predators Moneyline: +167

• Nashville is looking for its first win as the moneyline underdog this season (in 11 opportunities).
• The Predators are winless in games with moneyline odds of +167 or longer (in one chance).
• Nashville’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 37.5% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Dallas 4, Nashville 2

Stars Points Leaders

• Matt Duchene has been imperative to Dallas’ offense this season, registering 29 points in 27 games.
• Mason Marchment has 27 points (12 goals, 15 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• Tyler Seguin has created 20 points for Dallas in 19 games this season, scoring on 20.9% of his shots and putting up nine goals and 11 assists.
• In the 20 games Jake Oettinger has played this season, his save percentage is .912, 13th in the league.

Predators Points Leaders

• Roman Josi’s seven goals and 16 assists in 29 matchups give him 23 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Filip Forsberg has made a major impact for Nashville this season with 19 points, thanks to nine goals and 10 assists.
• Jonathan Marchessault has seven goals and eight assists, for a season point total of 15.
• Juuse Saros’ record stands at 6-13-5 on the season, giving up 64 goals (2.7 goals against average) and collecting 629 saves with a .908 save percentage (24th in the league).

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Dallas vs. Nashville Game Info

• Date: Thursday, December 12, 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: Dallas, Texas
• Venue: American Airlines Center

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