For people wanting to place a bet on the upcoming matchup between the Nashville Predators and the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET, is Filip Forsberg a player who is a good bet to light the lamp? We dissect all the stats in the piece below.

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Will Filip Forsberg score a goal against the Oilers?

Odds to score a goal this game: +145 (Bet $10 to win $14.50 if he scores a goal)

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Forsberg 2023-24 stats and insights

• In 36 of 82 games last season, Forsberg scored — and 10 times he scored multiple goals.
• He scored one goal versus the Oilers last season in three games (17 shots).
• On the power play, Forsberg picked up 13 goals and 19 assists.
• He posted a 13.8% shooting percentage, taking 4.2 shots per game.

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Oilers 2023-24 defensive stats

• The Oilers conceded 236 total goals (2.9 per game), ranking 10th in league play for the fewest goals against.
• The Oilers did not have a shutout win last season. As a team, they averaged 22.9 hits and 13.5 blocked shots per game.

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Predators vs. Oilers game info

• Game Day: Thursday, October 17, 2024
• Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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