Prior to the puck dropping at 8:00 PM ET in Thursday’s contest between the Dallas Stars and the Nashville Predators, here are the best bets you should be considering, whether you’re wanting to place a single wager or have your eyes set on building a parlay.

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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 posted more than 6.5 goals in 48 of 101 games last season.
• Nashville played 35 games last season that finished with over 6.5 goals.
• The two teams combined to score 6.8 goals per game, 0.3 more than this one’s over/under.
• Combined, these teams surrendered 5.8 goals per game, 0.7 fewer than this one’s over/under.
• In terms of goals scored, the Stars were third in the league, and the Predators were 10th.
• This game features the league’s 13th-ranked (Predators) and eighth-ranked (Stars) teams last season in terms of defense.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -118

• The Stars won 53 of their 84 games when favored on the moneyline last season (63.1%).
• When it played as a moneyline favorite at -118 or shorter, Dallas went 51-27.
• Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Stars have an implied win probability of 54.1%.

Predators Moneyline: -102

• The Predators were an underdog 42 times last season, and upset their opponent 21 times.
• Nashville had a record of 16-17 in games when oddsmakers listed them as -102 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• The moneyline implies a 50.5% chance to win for the Predators.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Dallas 3

Stars Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Jason Robertson, a productive offensive player last season for Dallas, recorded 80 points on the season.
• Wyatt Johnston recorded 65 points (32 goals, 33 assists), adding significantly to the team’s offensive efforts last season.
• In 80 games a season ago, Matt Duchene proved to be a scoring option for Dallas. He posted 65 points on the year (25 goals and 40 assists).
• In 54 games played last season, Jake Oettinger (35-14-4) surrendered 140 goals.

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Filip Forsberg was a key offensive option for Nashville last season, with 94 points. He put up 48 goals and 46 assists in 82 games.
• Roman Josi was key for Nashville’s offense with 85 total points (one per game), including 23 goals and 62 assists in 82 contests.
• Nashville’s Steven Stamkos had 81 points, courtesy of 40 goals (third on team) and 41 assists (fifth).
• Juuse Saros had a record of 35-24-5 in 64 games last season, conceding 173 goals (2.9 goals against average) with 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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