The game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Nashville Predators at 8:00 PM ET on Thursday has a variety of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and projections.

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Oilers vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6.5 goals)

• In 50 games last season, Edmonton and its opponent combined for more than 6.5 goals.
• Nashville played 35 games last season that finished with more than 6.5 goals.
• The teams combined to score 6.8 goals per game, 0.3 more than this one’s total.
• These two teams surrendered a combined 5.9 goals per game, 0.6 fewer than this one’s total.
• The Oilers were fourth in goals scored in the league, and the Predators were 10th.
• This game features the league’s 13th-ranked (Predators) and 10th-ranked (Oilers) teams last season in terms of defense.

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Moneyline Pick

Oilers Moneyline: -115

• The Oilers had a 57-33 record when favored on the moneyline last season.
• When playing as a moneyline favorite at -115 or shorter, Edmonton went 57-31.
• The Oilers have an implied moneyline win probability of 53.5% in this contest.

Predators Moneyline: -105

• The Predators were an underdog 42 times last season, and upset their opponent 21 times.
• Nashville was 18-18 last season when bookmakers made them underdogs of -105 or longer on the moneyline.
• The moneyline implies a 51.2% chance of victory for the Predators.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Edmonton 3

Oilers Points Leaders (2023-24)

• One of Edmonton’s top offensive options a season ago was Connor McDavid, who put up 132 points in 76 games.
• Leon Draisaitl had 41 goals and 65 assists for Edmonton last season, totaling 106 points (1.3 per game).
• Edmonton’s offensive effort last season was aided by Evan Bouchard’s 106 points, including 64 assists.
• In the 59 games Stuart Skinner played a season ago, his save percentage was .905, 31st in the league.

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Filip Forsberg’s 48 goals and 46 assists in 82 games gave him 94 points last season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Roman Josi was a key contributor for Nashville, with 85 total points. He scored 23 goals and provided 62 assists in 82 contests.
• Nashville’s Steven Stamkos had 81 points (40 goals, 41 assists) last season.
• Juuse Saros had a 35-24-5 record last season, with a .906 save percentage (30th in the league). In 64 games, he conceded 173 goals (2.9 goals against average).

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Edmonton vs. Nashville Game Info

• Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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